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EDINAM LONG
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - GREEN BAY
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY
CHILDHOOD OBESITY
WHAT IS CHILDHOOD OBESITY
 Childhood obesity is the buildup of excessive fat
 Every human being has a body shape that is just right for
them, but sometimes the body can store excessive body fat
which causes changes to the body.
 It is very important that height and weight change evenly
together as children develop.
WHAT IS CHILDHOOD OBESITY
 If a child stores too much fat they can be classified as overweight
or obese.
 A sign of childhood obesity is a weight well above the normal for a
child’s height and age.
 These children are more likely to become obese adults and more
likely to experience health issues due to chronic diseases.
WHAT ARETHE CAUSES OF OBESITY IN
CHILDREN?
 Children can often become overweight if their parents are
overweight, which can be genetic of the family's pattern of
eating and exercise.
 An unhealthy diet is one of the main causes of obesity -
especially eating fatty foods or eating too much food.
 Children not exercising can lead to obesity - eg. sitting
around a lot, spending hours on a computer playing video
games and watching television for more than an hour a day.
 Not getting enough sleep can affect the body's hormones
causing obesity.
CHILDREN AT RISK OF BECOMING
OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE INCLUDE
 Children who consume food and drinks that are high in sugar
and fat on a regular basis such as fast food, candy, baked goods,
pop and other sugar-sweetened beverages
Children who are not physically active
 Children who watch a lot of television and play a lot of video
games, usually children who are not involved in activities that
burn calories
 live in an environment where healthy eating and physical
activity are not encouraged
 Children who eat to help deal with stress or social problems
PROBLEMS CAUSED BY OBESITY
 Unhealthy weight during childhood may result in serious medical problems such as:
 High blood pressure and high cholesterol; risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)
 Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes
 Breathing problems such as asthma and sleep apnea
 Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort
 Fatty liver disease, gallstones, and gastro-esophageal reflux (eg. Heartburn)
PROBLEMS CAUSED BY OBESITY
 Overweight or obesity in childhood may result in serious psychological difficulties such as:
 The child likely to be teased and bullied
 The child likely to bullied by others
 The child having poor self-esteem and may feel socially isolated
 Risk for depression
 The child having poorer social skills
 The child experiencing a high stress and anxiety
HOWTO AVOID OBESITY
 Eat more fruit and vegetables such as legumes, whole grains and nuts;
 Limit fats by shifting fat consumption away from saturated fats to unsaturated fats;
 Limit the intake of sugars;
 Stay physically active;
 Get a good nights sleep
REFERENCES
What is obesity? Retrieved from:
www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id
What is childhood obesity? Retrieved from:
www.childhoodobesityfoundation.ca/what-is-childhood-obesity/

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Childhood obesity

  • 1. EDINAM LONG UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - GREEN BAY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY CHILDHOOD OBESITY
  • 2. WHAT IS CHILDHOOD OBESITY  Childhood obesity is the buildup of excessive fat  Every human being has a body shape that is just right for them, but sometimes the body can store excessive body fat which causes changes to the body.  It is very important that height and weight change evenly together as children develop.
  • 3. WHAT IS CHILDHOOD OBESITY  If a child stores too much fat they can be classified as overweight or obese.  A sign of childhood obesity is a weight well above the normal for a child’s height and age.  These children are more likely to become obese adults and more likely to experience health issues due to chronic diseases.
  • 4. WHAT ARETHE CAUSES OF OBESITY IN CHILDREN?  Children can often become overweight if their parents are overweight, which can be genetic of the family's pattern of eating and exercise.  An unhealthy diet is one of the main causes of obesity - especially eating fatty foods or eating too much food.  Children not exercising can lead to obesity - eg. sitting around a lot, spending hours on a computer playing video games and watching television for more than an hour a day.  Not getting enough sleep can affect the body's hormones causing obesity.
  • 5. CHILDREN AT RISK OF BECOMING OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE INCLUDE  Children who consume food and drinks that are high in sugar and fat on a regular basis such as fast food, candy, baked goods, pop and other sugar-sweetened beverages Children who are not physically active  Children who watch a lot of television and play a lot of video games, usually children who are not involved in activities that burn calories  live in an environment where healthy eating and physical activity are not encouraged  Children who eat to help deal with stress or social problems
  • 6. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY OBESITY  Unhealthy weight during childhood may result in serious medical problems such as:  High blood pressure and high cholesterol; risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)  Increased risk of impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes  Breathing problems such as asthma and sleep apnea  Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort  Fatty liver disease, gallstones, and gastro-esophageal reflux (eg. Heartburn)
  • 7. PROBLEMS CAUSED BY OBESITY  Overweight or obesity in childhood may result in serious psychological difficulties such as:  The child likely to be teased and bullied  The child likely to bullied by others  The child having poor self-esteem and may feel socially isolated  Risk for depression  The child having poorer social skills  The child experiencing a high stress and anxiety
  • 8. HOWTO AVOID OBESITY  Eat more fruit and vegetables such as legumes, whole grains and nuts;  Limit fats by shifting fat consumption away from saturated fats to unsaturated fats;  Limit the intake of sugars;  Stay physically active;  Get a good nights sleep
  • 9. REFERENCES What is obesity? Retrieved from: www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id What is childhood obesity? Retrieved from: www.childhoodobesityfoundation.ca/what-is-childhood-obesity/