Childhood Obesity

1. Childhood Obesity Nathan Zechman & Sam McGovern

2. I. Introduction • Obesity is the fastest-growing cause of sickness and death in the United States. • Childhood obesity has risen by more than fifty percent. • It is a serious disease that causes lifelong health and emotional problems.

3. Introduction Continued.. • Obesity is defined by using the Body Mass Index(BMI) • If ones BMI is above 25 kg/m^2 then they are considered obese.

4. 1 in 3 American children are considered obese!

5. II. Questions 3 questions we will be addressing: • What are the causes of childhood obesity? • What are the complications that are associated with childhood obesity? • What are effective ways to prevent/facilitate childhood obesity?

6. III. Findings • Causes • Complications • Preventions

7. Causes of Obesity • Genetic Factors • Environmental factors

8. Genetic Factors A child who has obese parents is more likely to become obese. Metabolism also plays an important role in obesity

10. Complications of Obesity • Health • Socioemotional

13. Proper nutrition Parental involvement and support Limit television time Extracurricular activities Preventions in the Home

14. Preventions in School • Eliminate soft drinks • Develop programs to encourage healthy eating programs and exercise • Introduce healthy foods • Allow more time for recess and physical education • It is recommended that children get 60 mins. of exercise per day

15. IV. Applications/Conclusion Applications in the Home • Involvement in physical activities with their children • Promote healthy food choices in the home • Use authoritative parenting Applications in the School • Eliminate soft drink machines • Dedicate more time to physical education

16. IV. Conclusion • Obesity is a serious disease that can cause lifelong complications. • It is imperative that families, friends, schools and communities take the proper measures to combat this epidemic. • Obesity is a disease that requires a strong and steady supportive environment. • However, obesity can be prevented with the proper knowledge of the disease, and through this project we hope we have made more people aware of the obesity crisis.

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