2. Kelly Vogt Information for Parents CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN LOW INCOME AREAS

3. STATISTICS The amount of overweight children is rapidly growing Around 2.7 million children ages 2- 19 are obese Obesity was found more prevalent in Hispanics over whites Growing up in a low income area, children have two times the odds of becoming obese than regular income areas

4.  There is a direct correlation between income and overweight children  Low income areas are filled with fast food restaurants  The cheapest easiest food is fast food OBESITY AND INCOME

5.  In low income areas most parks are not safe for children  Parents will not allow the kids to play outside  This leads to a sedentary lifestyle  Video games are the biggest go to activity SAFETY

6.  In low income areas children and parents may not be educated on a proper diet  Proper education on diet is important  Portion size and ingredients need to be managed EDUCATION

7.  Overall, children whose parents went to college had half the prevalence of obesity than those who did not OBESITY CYCLE

9.  A food desert is an area where there are no fresh supermarkets  This is very common in low income areas  A study showed that a higher presence of super markets has a lower percentage of obese people  Fast food is the only option for families  High in Saturated fats and sodium FOOD DESERTS

11.  Obesity is not just a problem now, it has a ripple affect  Obesity causes heart disease and type 2 diabetes  Our health care will have to take care of this when our younger generations grow older  We will be paying more for health care to pay for the obese WHAT THIS WILL LEAD TO

13.  When a child is obese at a younger age it is harder to become a healthy body weight later in life  This will lead to depression and laziness Junk Food

14.  Parents have a huge role on their children  If the parents are eating unhealthy, so will the child  Healthy options need to be provided and encouraged  Portions need to be correct and controlled PARENTS ROLE

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16.  Low fat intake  A lot of water  Fruits, vegetables, dairy, and whole grains CORRECT DIET FOR CHILDREN

18.  Be a good example  Provide healthy options  Limit video games WHAT PARENTS SHOULD DO

19.  Fill up on vegetables  Use games as exercise  Eat fruit for dessert  Limit eating out EASY WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY

20.  Tag  Hide and seek  Kickball  Whiffle ball  Games are the easiest way to get exercise into your child's day GAMES

21.  Education, influence, and income are the three main things causing childhood obesity. If we focus on improving these areas, obesity in children can decrease dramatically. REVIEW

22.  http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/childhood.html SOURCES