3. Measured by BMI –
uses height and
weight
◦ Overweight is BMI ≥
85th percentile, but <
95th percentile
◦ Obese is BMI ≥ 95th
percentile
4. Affects 17% of all children in the US
Triple the rate from one generation ago
Only 40% of children meet recommended
activity levels
Most children do not get RDA of vitamins and
minerals
Higher rate in low-income children: 1 in 7
5. High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Increased risk of diabetes
Breathing problems (ie. sleep apnea and
asthma)
Joint problems
Greater risk of social problems (low self
esteem)
Obese children likely to become obese adults
6. Children eat less home cooked meals
More junk food consumed
Bigger portions
Less exercise
More time spend in front of a screen
7. Authoritative parenting - eating healthier,
lower BMIs, more physical activity
◦ Positively associated with availability and feeding of
fruits and vegetables
Authoritarian parenting - negatively
associated with feeding of fruits and
vegetables
Permissive parenting - environment more
conducive to becoming obese
8. Parents rarely only one category of parenting
Best to provide child with guidelines
Do not be overbearing
Focus on keeping children happy and healthy!
Editor's Notes
Intro, yo.
There are typically four different parenting styles identified in psychology: Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive/Indulgent, and Uninvolved/Neglectful.Authoritarian – Parents who tell their children exactly what to doAuthoritative – Provide rules and guidelines without being overbearingPermissive – Allow children to do whatever they wantUninvolved – Disregard the child and focus on own interests
According to the CDC, childhood obesity is determined by using the BMI measurement. BMI is calculated using a person’s height and weight; it does not actually measure amount of fat, but is generally a good indicator. Overweight is defined as a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and lower than the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.Obesity is defined as a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex.
Around 17% (12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. Theprevalence among children and adolescents has tripled since 1980.Read next two bullets directly from slide.There is a higher incidence of childhood obesity in low-income children and within certain ethnicity groups. “In 2007—2008, Hispanic boys, aged 2 to 19 years,were significantly more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic white boys, and non-Hispanic black girls were significantly more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic white girls.” – From CDC website
List of consequences of being an obese child.
Why does childhood obesity exist?Child are eating less at home, consuming more junk food, eating larger portion sizes than previous generations, go outside less and get less exercise, and spend more time in front of a TV or computer screen.All of these can be controlled, or at least limited by parenting.Some parenting styles are more effective than others for dealing with these issues.
Studies indicated that, despite a few inconsistencies, the general trend is that children raised in authoritative homes are associated with eating healthier, having lower BMIs, and being more physically active.Authoritative feeding is positively associated with the availability and feeding of fruits and vegetables; authoritarian, on the other hand, is negatively associate with the availability and feeding of fruits and vegetables.Permissive parenting is associated with an environment that is more conducive to becoming obese.
Parents rarely fall into only one specific category of parenting style all the time. For the most part, though, try to fall in line with an authoritative style – provide your child with some sort of guidance when it comes to eating habits, but do not overwhelm them or be overbearing. Just focus on keeping them happy and healthy.…scary children in photo all have blue eyes.
