1. Childhood Obesity Period:7 Mrs. Barresi

2. What is Childhood Obesity? The increase in storage of excessive body fat. Present when total body weight is more than 25% in boys and 32% in girls. Based on age-height-weight

3. Why is Childhood Obesity a Problem in the United States? Increases risk of adulthood obesity and heart disease in the future. Leading cause of high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and emotional tenseness

4. What Problems will progress in the Future for Kids with Childhood Obesity? Type 2 diabetes Foot problems Liver problems Respiratory problems Cardiomyopathy Health risks Problems with the joints Public Problems

5. Causes vs. Preventions Causes  Food sources  Lack of exercise/physical activity  Genetics Preventions  Improve diet  Exercise daily  Change your actions

6. Age Targets for Childhood Obesity Targets children from age 2 and up

7. Government Activity on the Situation NSW Government Education School Activities

8. What Can I Do to Help? Encourage and accept an obese child Constant physical education Nutrition Plan

9. Credits go to: Leslie Tiffany Anne Special Thanks to Mrs. Barresi!!!