1. Ana Mora Psychology Major CSU-Monterey Bay
Childhood obesity: awareness & support for mental and physical stability in children nancy kotowski, Monterey county office of education
Ana Mora
Psychology Major
CSU-Monterey Bay

2. The issue
Center for Diseases Control & Prevention (CDC)-17 % (12.5 million) of children and adolescents ages 2-19 are obese
Brings a range of health problems and social problems.
Negatively affect the child’s life.

3. Factor contributors Inactive Lifestyle Poor diet Advertising Heredity
Lack of Education
Income

4. Social implications Difficult time at school Ashamed of their body
Higher probability of depression
Depression may lead to suicidal thoughts
Targets of teasing & bullying
Social Isolation

6. Awareness & support Health Corps Educate & Promote: self-esteem
Fight obesity & mental resilience crisis through education, community outreach & advocacy
Educate & Promote:
self-esteem
enhance decision-making & communication skills
healthy relationships
set long-term goals
provide 1 on 1 counseling

7. Call to action! Community Schools Parents Educate & Inform
Raise Awareness
Community Outreach

8. references
Andrews, J.M.Social implications of overweight children and obesity. Livestrong.com. (2011).
Caryn, Roni.Child obesity risks death at early age, study finds. New York Times. (2010).
Lawson, Willow. The obesity depression link. Psychology Today. (2003).
Overweight and Obesity. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011).
Smith, Peter.Kids Watch Thousands of Hours of Fast Food Advertisements
(Almost None of Its Healthy). Good Food. (2010).
U.S Department of Health and Human Services. (2011)
Whitesell, Amanda. Health. Advocates seek “community solutions” to childhood obesity .LivingstonDaily.com. (2011).

9. Questions or comments?