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Childhood Obesity prevention

Childhood Obesity prevention. Dr. Virginia Asin Oostburg MD, MPH, BPT Head Collective Prevention Services Ministry of Public Health Social Development & Labour , Sint Maarten. Content. Introduction BAHI Interventions Research 0-4 years & 12-18 years Nutrition Matters Get Checked

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Childhood Obesity prevention

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  1. Childhood Obesity prevention Dr. Virginia Asin Oostburg MD, MPH, BPT Head Collective Prevention Services Ministry of Public Health Social Development & Labour, Sint Maarten

  2. Content • Introduction • BAHI • Interventions • Research 0-4 years & 12-18 years • Nutrition Matters • Get Checked • Current pilot project(s)

  3. Introduction

  4. Policy plan for health matters • Build a Healthy Island (BAHI – 2002) • The Government of St. Maarten recognized the importance of a broad based policy plan for health matters. • Promote and protect the well being of the population. • Priority C: Aimed at developing prevention activities targeting health promotion and education pertaining to lifestyle, eating habits, overweight and exercise.

  5. Interventions • Nutrition Manual • Take the Challenge: “A Positive Change in Lifestyle” (2005) • To bring about behavioral changes in lifestyle as it pertains to eating habits as well as physical fitness. • Take the Challenge: “Eat Healthy St. Maarten” (2007) • To educate and motivate the youth to become conscious healthy eaters • Jump In Breakfast Pilot Project • School Educational sessions • Promotional Materials on Nutrition

  6. ResearchYouth Obesity 0-4years • A study from 2009 • To determine if there is a relation with the parents, nutrition and physical activity behavior. • 33% over weight • 44% obese • 36% limited exposure to Fruits & Vegetables • 31% picky eaters

  7. Research Youth Obesity 12-18 years • A study from 2010 • To determine the weight situation of the 0 -4 year old children on Dutch St. Maarten. • 39% over weight • 54% obese • Knowledge

  8. Nutrition Matters8 – 12 years • 2012 • Nutritional knowledge had a positive outcome • Necessity for additional nutritional knowledge for students regarding health dietary behavior

  9. Get Checked Campaign Initiated in 2012 • Aim to promote healthy living and behavior for all people working and living on St. Maarten. • The main objective is to ensure that prevention is integrated in all policies and in all aspects of our programs.

  10. Nutrition and Physical education program • A Comprehensive Nutrition & Physical Education Program • For the prevention, management and control of obesity with special focus on childhood obesity.

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