Genetics of Childhood Obesity

Sep 02, 2012

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Obesity: A Complex Disease. Complex diseases are not inherited in a strictly Mendelian manner (dominant, recessive or sex-linked).Complex diseases are characterized by increased susceptibility among related individuals (family clustering).Complex diseases can involve multiple genes and environm

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Genetics of Childhood Obesity

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1. Genetics of Childhood Obesity Nancy F. Butte, Ph.D. Children�s Nutrition Research Center Baylor College of Medicine

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Childhood Obesity. Pauline Williams, PhD, RD. Preventing and Treating Overweight Obesity. Lifestyle Guideline: Standard Comparison. Nutrition Continued. Food associated with overweight Fruits and vegetables ↓ overweight Dairy and calcium maybe ↓ overweight

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Childhood Obesity. Is it a growing problem? Dr Gerry McCartney Public Health Specialist Registrar NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde . What is obesity?. Defined in adults using the ‘body mass index’ (BMI) – which is a function of weight and height

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Childhood Obesity. Khalid Hassan Mrs.Timm 12G 10 March 2013. What is Obesity? Causes of Obesity. Contribution to Obesity. Effects on Health. Is fast food the major contributor to childhood obesity?. What is Obesity?.

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Childhood Obesity. Health Outcomes of Breastfeeding. Dennette Fend, NP William Beaumont Hospital Nutrition and Preventive Medicine Outpatient Breastfeeding Clinic March 28, 2014. Outline. Obesity Epidemics Etiology of Obesity Medical and Psychosocial Consequences

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Childhood Obesity: . Are parents to blame?. By: Shea McMurry. Why did I choose this topic?. Researched in another class and grew an interest Was not familiar with the topic Had questions and concerns . Paper. Argument: Are parents to blame for childhood obesity? THESIS STATEMENT HERE.

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Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity. By: Molly Pratt. Next. Directions. Next Slide. Skip to Quiz. Next. Where would you like to start your adventure?. Long-Term Health Problems. statistics. Statistics. 19% of children 6- 11 are over weight. 17% of children ages 12-19 are over weight. Skip to quiz.

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Childhood Obesity . A Guide to Healthy Habits. Jacqueline Kennelly. Definition of Obesity. The state of being above one’s normal weight More than 20% over their ideal weight BMI (Body Mass Index) above 30. Obesity Continued . . . . Obesity is one of the most common diseases in

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Childhood obesity. Dr Michal Ajzensztejn The Evelina London Children’s Hospital July 2014. Overview. Definition Size of the problem? Aetiology What is the cause for concern? Management prevention Investigation Treatment. Definition of obesity. Gold standard is body composition

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Childhood Obesity . Taylor Haury. Obesity Rates Among U.S Children . A pproximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and aged 2—19 years are obese S ince 1980, obesity prevalence among children has almost tripled . Causes?.

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Childhood OBESITY

Childhood OBESITY. By: Ryan Householder. What did you do as a child?. Play sports Watch television Play video games. Have you ever been judged?. Guys are judged for being to skinny Girls are judged for being to big. Startling Fact. 20,666,666 which is 1/3 of Americas youth.

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Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity. Attention Parents & Teachers. Lack of exercise. Children these days are more worried about getting the mental stimulation from video games rather than getting the physical stimulation from physical activity. Snack time all the time.

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Childhood Obesity. By: Courtney Hall. Introduction .

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CHILDHOOD OBESITY

CHILDHOOD OBESITY . Kara Elkins, Kelli Erb , Marisa Gariglio , and Ashley Westrate. US STATISTICS. Child obesity has more than tripled over the last 30 years Approximately 17% of children (12.5 million) , ages 2-19 are obese in the US.

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Childhood Obesity. Pediatrics: October In-Service Employee Training Presentation by: Lillian Nelson. Childhood Obesity and Physical Therapy. Number of pediatric PT patients with obesity has increased in recent years.

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Childhood Obesity. Thomas N. Robinson, MD, MPH Division of General Pediatrics Solutions Science Center for Healthy Weight Stanford Prevention Research Center http://prevention.stanford.edu http://healthyweight.lpch.org. Childhood Obesity in the U.S.

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Childhood Obesity. Advertising influences children's eating habits, the FSA has found. Child obesity due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise is a "ticking timebomb" for life expectancy levels, the UK's food watchdog has warned.

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Childhood Obesity. a growing problem. Understanding This Disease. Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign. Your Children...Your Choices. “It’s hard to be a parent these days…”. “…40 percent less likely to be obese...”. Our Township’s Efforts?. How Are We Supporting This Campaign?.

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CHILDHOOD OBESITY

CHILDHOOD OBESITY. Patrice Clark. EEC-4731 Professor Towle. Definition. An over-compulsive eating disorder that has dramatically increased in school-aged children. Causes : Poor Eating Habits Lack of exercise Depression/Stress Genetics Medical Conditions Emotions.

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Childhood Obesity

Childhood Obesity. An American Epidemic Desiree Williams. What’s the Problem?. Obesity defined Often difficult to define childhood obesity Based on percentile norms Above 95 th percentile is obese More than 16% children ages 6-19 are overweight or obese –over 9 million children

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Childhood Obesity. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985. (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person). No Data <10% 10%–14%. CDC, 2011. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1989. (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person).

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