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How can Parents and Family Members help Overcome Childhood Obesity Epidemic. Crystal Hosford CHHS-302 Professional Writing for Human Health Services. Professional Interest. Mother of two Psychology major Child counselor. Critical Situation/Problem.
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How can Parents and Family Members help Overcome Childhood Obesity Epidemic Crystal Hosford CHHS-302 Professional Writing for Human Health Services
Professional Interest • Mother of two • Psychology major • Child counselor
Critical Situation/Problem • Rates are still high in most of the country • Health problems • Future complications • Almost tripled over the last quarter century
Rhetorical Timing Problems now? Taking the fun out of being a kid http://youtu.be/1t_H_DBHmGQ • Problems in social interactions • Interfering with school • Abnormal cholesterol levels • 75% of parents don’t recognize it as a problem • Causing distress
“They Say” Causes Effects Social discrimination Low-self esteem Health problems Depression • Diet • Television • Video games • Parental neglect • Lack of exercise • Media
Community Connection Who needs to hear? Why should they hear? Informed Help Support • Parents • Families • Children • Marketing • Teachers • Counselors • Community
References • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). CDC grand rounds: Childhood obesity in the united states. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 60(2), 42-45. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Obesity in k-8 students - new york city, 2006-07 to 2010-11 school years. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 60(49). • Irwin, C., Irwin, R., Miller, M., Somes, G., & Richey, P. (2010). Get fit with the grizzlies: A community-school-home initiative to fight childhood obesity. Journal of School Health, 80(7), 333-338. • Jones, A., Hyland, R., Parkinson, K., & Adamson, A. (2009). Developing a focus group approach for exploring parents' perspectives on childhood overweight. Nutrition Bulletin, 34(2), 214-219. • Unkown., (2007). You can do it! overcoming obesity through fitness. Magazine of Physical Therapy • Williams, A., (2011). Childhood obesity dooms day countdown. IDEA Fitness Journal, 8(10), 48-57.