adolescent obesity
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Kristin Wiley Parents of obese children. Adolescent Obesity. Introduction. Past 3 decades the number of youth obese has tripled Today, 12.5 million children and adolescents are obese (age 2-19). Why is obesity increasing?. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ADOLESCENT OBESITY
Kristin WileyParents of obese children
Introduction Past 3 decades the number of youth
obese has tripled Today, 12.5 million children and
adolescents are obese (age 2-19)
Why is obesity increasing? Common reason: eating more calories in
food then they burn off in exercise) Increase in “convenience foods” : high in
calories and fat Inactive lifestyle:30 years ago: Kids play outsideToday: Video games, TV, computers Technology Exercise
Immediate Effects Psychological impact of being
overweight is devastating Higher rates of sickness Lower self- esteem Diabetes Decreased social life/ interaction
Long-Term Health Effects Heart problems High blood pressure Higher rates of sickness and death as
an adult Overweight kids are at higher risk than
adults to become obese Stroke Diabetes
Measurement and Identification of Obesity
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculated by measuring:Proportion of weight to height Calculated same for adults and children Categorized differently (BMI- for- age) http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/ BMI
calculator for children and teens
Example Calculation Johnny is a 11 year old boy, weighs 150
pounds, height: 5’1’’RESULTS:BMI: 28.3 BMI- for –age: 98th percentile for boysObese and likely to have health- related
problems due to weightSee health care professional
Categories of Obesity Class I: BMI of 30-34.9 Class II: BMI of 35-39.9 Class III: BMI 40 or higher*Based on this 1/3 of all Americans are
considered obese
Most Affected? African American girls Non- Hispanic girls Mexican- American boys
Influences and Causes School pressures Family conflict Environmental influences Parents, community, and school CAN
make a difference
Parental Influence Development of a healthy home
environment Quantity of foods they provide Time children eat Amount/ type of food they eat Exercise?!
Parental Influence Continued
Increase in dual- earning families results in:
Less time being activeCooking less nutritious foods
Allowing increased computer and TV time
Community Influences First social group youth encounter
beyond family Promote active lifestyles:Encourage more walking
More green spaceIncreased recreational activitiesLimit number of fast food options
School Influence Continuous, intense contact with
children Positive impact by promoting: Physical activityProviding foodsEducating children on nutrition
Obesity effects on school Hunger, inadequate nutrition: cognitive functioningAcademic achievement
Intervention Earlier treatment, Higher success rates Treatment to kids 10-14 (highest
success rate):They can grasp basis nutritionHighest number to become “healthy, and
stay healthy”
Prevention Many… school based Healthy living curricula Changes in physical education Changes in food service Parent/ family changes
Treatment Medical Educational School- based Family- based**Research indicates most successful and
long term
Recommendations for Families Turn off the TV More vegetables during dinner Get off the bus earlier and walk Smaller portion, skip dessert Walks after dinner Involve kids in grocery shopping and
cooking Family goals: healthy eating 4x’s a week
Sources: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/
facts.htm http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy932 http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/facts.ht
ml http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/