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Adolescent Obesity

Adolescent Obesity. FNL Unit 8. Obesity Facts. Childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years. The percentage of adolescents who are age 12-19 increased from 5%- 18% from 1980-2008 Obesity – having excess body fat

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Adolescent Obesity

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  1. Adolescent Obesity FNL Unit 8

  2. Obesity Facts • Childhood obesity has tripled in the last 30 years. • The percentage of adolescents who are age 12-19 increased from 5%-18% from 1980-2008 • Obesity – having excess body fat • Overweight – having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water or a combination of these factors.

  3. Obesity Fact Cont. • Obesity is a caloric imbalance. • Too few calories are expended for the amount the amount of calories consumed • Effected by genetics, behavioral, and environmental factors.

  4. Causes of Obesity • Poor Eating Habits • Overeating or binging • Lack of exercise (to many video games) • Family History • Medical Illnesses (endocrine, neurological) • Medications (steroids & psychiatric meds) • Stressful life or events (moves, divorce, death, separations or abuse) • Family & Peer Problems • Low Self Esteem • Depression or other emotional problems

  5. Immediate Health Effects • More likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease (ex: high cholesterol or high blood pressure) • More likely to have pre-diabetes • At a greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea & social and Psychological problems.

  6. Long-Term Health Effects • More likely to be obese as adults • At a greater risk for heart problems • Increased risk of cancers -Breast - Colon -Esophagus - Kidney -Pancreas - Gall bladder -Thyroid - Ovary -Cervix - Prostate

  7. Prevention • Healthy eating habits • Physical Activity (60min/day)

  8. Who Plays a Part in Prevention? • Society • Families • Community • School • Child Care Settings • Faith Based institutions • Media • Food and Beverage companies • Entertainment industry • Government Agencies • Medical care providers

  9. Schools • Schools play an important part in providing a safe and supportive environment • Policies and practices that support healthy behavior. • Opportunities to learn and practice healthy eating habits as well as physical activity habits.

  10. Obesity Prevention Activity Instructions Elements Goals for the club as a whole Personal Goals – how will they know how to set them? Physical Activity plan for the group (60min/day) Healthy eating plan Marketing to students Journals/outlet for them to record their progress Reward for completion of the project. Group activity that is planned for the community to participate in (ex: 5K). Name of program • Plan an obesity program for our school. • Make a program that can span the whole school year helping those who need to loose weight get in better health. • Make sure you include all of the elements listed on the right.

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