1. Adolescent Obesity
FNL Unit 8

2. Obesity Facts Childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years.
The percentage of adolescents who are age increased from 5%-18% from
Obesity – having excess body fat
Overweight – having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water or a combination of these factors.

3. Obesity Fact Cont. Obesity is a caloric imbalance.
Too few calories are expended for the amount the amount of calories consumed
Effected by genetics, behavioral, and environmental factors.

4. Causes of Obesity Poor Eating Habits Overeating or binging
Lack of exercise (to many video games)
Family History
Medical Illnesses (endocrine, neurological)
Medications (steroids & psychiatric meds)
Stressful life or events (moves, divorce, death, separations or abuse)
Family & Peer Problems
Low Self Esteem
Depression or other emotional problems

5. Immediate Health Effects
More likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease (ex: high cholesterol or high blood pressure)
More likely to have pre-diabetes
At a greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea & social and Psychological problems.

6. Long-Term Health Effects
More likely to be obese as adults
At a greater risk for heart problems
Increased risk of cancers
-Breast - Colon
-Esophagus - Kidney
-Pancreas - Gall bladder
-Thyroid - Ovary
-Cervix - Prostate

7. Prevention
Healthy eating habits
Physical Activity (60min/day)

8. Who Plays a Part in Prevention?
Society
Families
Community
School
Child Care Settings
Faith Based institutions
Media
Food and Beverage companies
Entertainment industry
Government Agencies
Medical care providers

9. Schools
Schools play an important part in providing a safe and supportive environment
Policies and practices that support healthy behavior.
Opportunities to learn and practice healthy eating habits as well as physical activity habits.

10. Obesity Prevention Activity
Instructions
Elements
Plan an obesity program for our school.
Make a program that can span the whole school year helping those who need to loose weight get in better health.
Make sure you include all of the elements listed on the right.
Goals for the club as a whole
Personal Goals – how will they know how to set them?
Physical Activity plan for the group (60min/day)
Healthy eating plan
Marketing to students
Journals/outlet for them to record their progress
Reward for completion of the project.
Group activity that is planned for the community to participate in (ex: 5K).
Name of program