4. CHILDHOOD OBESITY
30 years
Overweight or obese children are more likely to be obese as adults.
1 in 3
13 million children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese.
5. CAUSES
Nutrition and physical activity
genetic predisposition
Many children and their families do not have healthy nutrition and physical
activity as part of their daily lives.
X-box, Play station
7. RISK FACTORS
cardiovascular disease
Prediabetes
bone and joint problems
sleep apnea
80%
Bullying
Emotion toll
Fear
Cancer
8. PREVENTING OR OVERCOMING OBESITY
Create healthy eating habits
Physical activity
Support System
9.
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