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Medical Problems Associated With Obesity Among Children

Medical Problems Associated With Obesity Among Children. Gianna Waddy April 27, 2012 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RJWF) Center to Prevent Childhood Obesity
. Intro. Obesity has a significant impact on a child’s physical and mental health

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Medical Problems Associated With Obesity Among Children

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  1. Medical Problems Associated With Obesity Among Children Gianna Waddy April 27, 2012 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RJWF) Center to Prevent Childhood Obesity


  2. Intro • Obesity has a significant impact on a child’s physical and mental health • In order to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic, we need to implement more programs and services that reduce the medical complications that affect obese children.

  3. Findings • “Obesity-related diseases account for nearly 10 percent of medical spending in the United States, or an estimated $147 billion a year” (Yancy, para2).

  4. Findings • Causes • Bullying by normal-weight children. • Depression from social isolation and low self-esteem. • Effects • A sedentary lifestyle. • Emotional eating.

  5. Solutions • At home: • prepare nutritious meals for the family • Decrease child’s time spent watching television • In the community: • After school physical activities at recreational centers (leagues and teams) • At school: • No vending machines • Physical activity

  6. Synthesis • Class sessions during after school hours for parents and kids • Awareness, prevention

  7. Thank You • Questions?

  8. Reference • Yancy, C. (2009 August 16). SOLUTIONS: Dealing with America's obesity problem. Retrieved February 16, 2012, from The Washington Times Web site: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2009/aug/16/solutions-dealing-americas-obesity-problem/

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