1. Childhood Obesity and Early Chronic Diseases MaryJane Fuhrer Angela Romano

2. Obesity BMI of 30 and above BMI=(weight in pounds) x 703(Height in Inches) 2

3. Childhood Obesity  A third of U.S. children ages 2 to 19 are overweight or obese  Male, African American or Hispanic, sedentary, have obese parents  1 in 8 preschoolers are obese  Childhood obesity rates have stayed the same or slightly fallen

4. Diseases  Type 2 diabetes  Development of heart disease  High cholesterol and blood pressure  Asthma  Cancer: Kidney, prostate, bladder, and testicular

5. Body Image  Psychologically suffer  Bullying  Low self esteem  Tripled in the last 30 years

6. Influences of Childhood Obesity  Calories  Physical activity  Food advertising to children

7. Economic Impact  $117,000,000 a year  Associated with 36% increase in health care spending  More than smoking and alcoholism

8. Preventing and Reversing Obesity  Parents setting examples  Lifestyle changes  Achievable goals and loving support

9. Drops and Theories  Drops in middle-upper class families  Less sugar beverages being consumed  More breast feeding  More appeals to healthy meals and activity

10. A Bigger Challenge  Technical problems can occur during surgery  Intervention: Behavioral therapy, energy modification, pharmacological intervention

11. Educational Resources  MyPlate  Eat Smart, Play Hard  Let’s Move: America’s Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids

12. Why We Shouldn’t Make it a Big Deal  Labeling and bullying  Mental health  Eating disorders  Negative views towards peers

13. Our Interviews  Better education, more recess, nutrition at home  Mostly society  Parent responsibility

14. Video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24oV aeHeBAk