child obesity
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Childhood Obesity
Presented by Presented by
Shri Madhwa Yoga Shri Madhwa Yoga Academy. Chennai.Academy. Chennai.
Statistics• Global Epidemic• 58 % obese by 2030• 1/3 rd already obese• 22 million under 18 yrs obese or over
weight• 22% Boys obese in 2002( 2 to 15 yrs)• 28% Girls obese in 2002 (2 to 15 yrs)
BMI calculation• For Adults Formula: weight (kg) /
[height (m)]2 • For children Formula: weight (lb) /
[height (in)]2 x 703
InterpretationAdults
• Below 18.5 Underweight• 18.5 – 24.9 Normal• 25.0 – 29.9 Overweight• 30.0 and Above Obese
Children
Reasons for obesity
• Energy imbalance• Dependence on machines• Urbanization• Positive incentive value• Super size syndrome• Cafeteria Diet effect• Snacking
Factors that influence obesity
• Parental diet pattern• Elevated socioeconomic pattern• Less opportunity to exercise• Marketing strategies• Media
Health Hazards due to Obesity
Hypertension Dyslipidemia (for example, high LDL cholesterol, low
HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides) Type 2 diabetes Coronary heart disease Stroke Gallbladder disease Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea and respiratory problems Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
Management of obesity• Walking / Gardening• Public transport• Cycling / Stair climbing• Yogasanas for at least 15 minutes• Parental influence• Cutback of TV, video etc
Thanking You Parents, Teachers and Management
V. Satyanarayan… The Yoga Guru
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