Transcript Implementation of Health Education to Combat Childhood Obesity

Implementation of Health
Education to Combat
Childhood Obesity
Presented by Melisa Morrow
Alarming Statistics
O obesity among children age 6 to 11 has
nearly tripled from 1980 to 2004
O one-third of youth from age 2 to 19 are
overweight
O among 2-5 year olds, 27% are overweight or
obese
Which Children are at Risk?
O Factors to consider
• Level of education of parents
• Socio-economic status of family
• Ethnic minorities (ie African American &
Latino)
• Immigration/Acculturation
Why Start Young?
O Impressionable
O Eating becomes pleasurable
O Lifestyle habits are still being established
O “Young children are more likely than older
children to be influenced by adults, and eating
and activity habits acquired early can track into
adulthood” (Reynolds et al., 2013, p. 8)
O Obesity as early as preschool can continue
into adult life
Impact of Childhood Obesity
O Lack of nourishment can impede proper development
O Mental and social repercussions
O Health risks later in life
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Hypertension
Coronary heart disease
Type 2 diabetes
Osteoporosis
Dyslipidemia
Stroke
Sleep Apnea
Some cancers
Gall bladder disease
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Implications for
U.S. Health Care
O “Obesity is a key driver of the health care
system because it greatly increases the risk
for acquiring many high-cost diseases.”
• Treatment
• Providing care
O “We recognize that working with children-
through schools and sports programs-is
where obesity prevention needs to begin.”
(Kovner & Knickman, 2011, p. 359)
Solutions
O Home:
O Education for parents/caregivers
• Healthy choices
• Portion sizes
• Modeling
Solutions
O School:
• Nutrition education
• Strategies aimed at appealing to children
• Encourage physical activity
• Involve parents/caregivers
Solutions
O Community
• Enlist local sports teams
• Public service
• Community events
Conclusion
O Obesity in childhood is common and
becoming more prevalent
O Obesity in childhood can contribute to a host
of diseases and health conditions in
adulthood
O Caring for obese patients puts a strain on
the health care system
O Obesity is preventable and there are ways to
combat the trend
Questions?
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