Childhood Obesity Through a Young Adults Eyes. By Jenna Glassman Childhood Obesity Through a Young Adults Eyes.

You Said What!? Doubled in children over past 30 years. Nearly one in three children are obese. Approximately 12.7 million children and adolescents, ages 2-19 are obese. If habits do not change, the number of overweight or obese infants, children, and adolescents around the world will increase to 70 million by 2025. Average American eats fifteen more pounds of sugar a year then in 1970.

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Overweight VS. Obesity Overweight Obesity Excess body weight for a specific height. Body weight is contributed from fat, muscle, bone, and water. Excess body fat. Child or adolescent is well above the normal weight for his/ her height.

Obesity On the Rise 30 years ago 21st century Children walked to school. Participated in more outside activities. Home cooked meals were provided. Normal portion sizes. Less access to fast food. Children have more screen time. Children do not walk to school. Less home cooked meals. Gym class and afterschool activities suffer because of budget cuts. Larger portion sizes Eating 31% more calories then four years ago.

Causes Of Childhood Obesity Continued Environment Lack of physical activity Socioeconomic Status Dietary Patterns Access to food

How Childhood Obesity is Measured

Screen Time Average 18 year old spends about 7.5 hours a day using an electronic device. Recommendations states less then two hours of screen time a day!!

States Categorized by Obesity and Overweight Percentages

Risk Factors Heart Disease High Cholesterol High Blood Pressure Diabetes Sleep Apnea Cancer Risk Factors Continued

Emotional Effects Low Self Esteem Depression Anxiety Poor body image

Ways to Mange Obesity Proper education in the schooling system and at home Introduce healthy food options for lunch Teach about proper nutrition in the classroom Incorporate physical education with nutrition and stress the importance of both topics

How to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle Focus on good health rather then a certain weight goal Family first! Do not set overweight child apart from others Establish premade meals Encourage family dinners

Healthy Lifestyle Continued Take child grocery shopping to show how fun it can be Encourage child to prepare meals Teach portion control and sizes with objects that are tangible and relatable

Proper Serving Sizes: Grains 1 slice of bread ½ cup of cooked rice or pasta ½ cup of oatmeal 1 ounce of cereal

Portion Size: Vegetable ½ cup of chopped raw or cooked vegetables 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables

Portion Control: Fruit 1 piece of fruit or melon ¾ cup of juice ½ cup of canned fruit ¼ cup of dried fruit

Portion Control: Meat and Milk 2/3 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry ½ cup of cooked dry beans 1 cup of low fat or fat free milk or yogurt 2 ounces of cheese

Portion Control Compared to Objects

Overall Snapshot Now that obesity has affected many around the world, education and change has been in effect The reason I am majoring in Health Promotion and Fitness Management is to help children before it is too late. Easy and fun education is the best way to teach an important topic.

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