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Childhood Obesity By Rachel Anderson
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Childhood Obesity Approximately 17% of American children aged 2-19 are obese. That’s about 12.5 million kids. The obesity rate since 1980 has almost tripled.
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What causes Childhood Obesity? Obesity is caused by eating more calories than are burned off. It can be prevented by a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.
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Other Factors Some other factors contributing to childhood obesity include: Genetics Environment Diseases and Medications A sedentary lifestyle
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Health Concerns Children who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of developing many diseases and disorders, including: Diabetes Cancer Coronary Heart Disease Hypertension (high blood pressure) High cholesterol Stroke Liver Disease Gallbladder Disease Sleep Apnea Respiratory problems Osteoarthritis Gynecological problems
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What is BMI? BMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is calculated from your height and weight. It is a fairly reliable indicator of body fat, with athletes as the exception.
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Understanding BMI Children with the lowest and highest BMIs tend to have the greatest health risks. Children have different BMI calculations than adults because body fat distribution differs at various ages. For kids, use the “BMI Percentile Calculator for Children and Teens” at the American Dietetic Association website.
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Healthy Eating Children in America generally do not receive the proper nutrition needed for a healthy lifestyle. Sugary drinks and fast food are major contributors to the growing number of obese children.
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A Healthy Diet… Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, and sugars. Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy.
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Healthy Eating Tips Know your fats- Most of the fats you eat should be monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Variety- Eating a variety of food from different food groups will get ensure that you get the nutrients you need. Make calories count- Eat nutrient-rich foods.
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The Nutrition Facts Panel Calories and Fat- Watch out for foods high in fat and calories. Percent Daily Values- These are the percentages based on a 2000-calorie diet. 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Limit fat, sodium, and cholesterol. Look for foods high in fiber, Vitamin A and C, calcium, and iron.
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Popular Marketing Terms “Natural-” contains no added colors, artificial flavors, or synthetic substances “Whole”- not processed or refined, no added ingredients “Organic”- made with no synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, bioengineering, or ionizing radiation; or, the animal was feed no antibiotics or growth hormones
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A Healthy Start A healthy breakfast for children should include: Protein Lean meats, eggs, cheese, yogurt, peanut butter Nutritious whole grains Cereals, muffins, breads, waffles, pancakes, oatmeal Fruits and Vegetables Bananas, apples, veggie omelets
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How to Make a Nutritious Meal Fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables. Fill a quarter of the plate with whole grains. Fill the remaining quarter with protein. Low-fat milk and water are the healthiest choices for a beverage.
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Smart Snacks Fruits and Vegetables Try a variety- dried, canned, frozen or fresh Nuts or peanut butter Popcorn Whole-grain crackers Pretzels Yogurt Trail mix
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Tips for Picky Eaters Let kids help plan and prepare meals; they’ll be more likely to try new foods. Make sure it looks appealing- use bright colors and fun shapes.
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Body Image A positive body image can help prevent children from becoming obese. Don’t obsess over weight- yours included. Focus on health. Try to encourage children to consume more nutrients. Children should not be counting calories.
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Physical Activity Children should participate in at least an hour of physical activity a day. This should be made up of… Aerobic activities- running, walking, playing Muscle strengthening activities- push-ups, gymnastics Bone strengthening activities- jumping rope, running.
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Ways to Get Moving Swimming Dancing, gymnastics, cheerleading Sports Organized play (hopscotch, dodge ball, frisbee) Family activities (walking, biking, running) Playing
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Works Cited Eatright.org Cdc.gov Kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/ healthy_snacks
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