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