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Obesity in children

Obesity in children. By: China Jackson. Why is obesity so important?. Unhealthy Overweight Diabetes Heart disease Breathing problems Death. What causes Obesity?. “Genetics” “Behavioral” “Biological” “Cultural Factors” “Medical illness” Overeating No exercise Depression.

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Obesity in children

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  1. Obesity in children By: China Jackson

  2. Why is obesity so important? • Unhealthy • Overweight • Diabetes • Heart disease • Breathing problems • Death

  3. What causes Obesity? • “Genetics” • “Behavioral” • “Biological” • “Cultural Factors” • “Medical illness” • Overeating • No exercise • Depression

  4. What is Obesity? • “Gain weight easily” • “Weight is 10% or more higher” • “Excessive amount of body fat”

  5. Data for obesity in the united states 2005-2006 • “2-5yrs is 11%” • “6-11yrs is 15%” • “12-19yrs is 18%” • “20-over is 34%”

  6. What should parents do to keep children healthy? • Fruits • “Reduced-fat milk” • Walk • “Hour of outdoor play” • “Low-fat dairy products” • Set meal times • Vegetables • “Low-sugar cereals” • Avoid fast foods • Avoid junk foods

  7. How can obesity affect children in schools? • Miss school • Depression • Shy • Loner • Uninterested • Low grades

  8. How can schools affect obesity? • Junk foods • Snacks • Soda and juice machines • Fast foods near school • Candy stands

  9. What schools should do about obesity? • No junk foods • Healthy snacks • Inform students more • No soda

  10. What are possible future directions for obesity? • More studies • More causes • High obese rate

  11. Conclusion Remember Stay happy, healthy and informed • Death • Vegetables and fruits • Exercise and play • Inform students

  12. references • CDC/NCHS. Prevalence of Overweight Among Children and Adolescents: United States, 2003–2004. Health E-Stats. Hyattsville, MD: NCHS. 2006. • Kotz, Deborah. "It's Never Too Early To Be Heart Smart." U.S. News & World Report. 146.1 (2009): 28,32. • All images are clip art from Microsoft PowerPoint

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