Child Growth Dev. Technology Project

1. Technology Project
Liani Adair
10/1/2020

2. Why is a
Healthy Diet
Important?
 Helps child have more
energy
 Stronger muscles and
bones
 Healthy body weight
 Lower risk of disease
 (i.e Diabetes, High
Blood Pressure)
 Better overall health

3. Middle Childhood Matters:
Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Children 6-12)

4. What can parents do to
reduce obesity rates?
• Build positive attitude towards
food
• Experiment with new foods
• Be a role model
• Have distraction free eating and
dinner time
• Let child decide how much (not
necessarily what) they want to eat
• Have meals as a family

5. What can schools do to
reduce obesity rates?
• Serve healthy choices in the lunchroom
• Limit the marketing and availability of
unhealthy foods and sugary drinks
• Make water readily available
throughout the day
• Encourage students to participate in
breakfast, lunch, and after-school
snack programs
• Incorporate nutrition education into
school meal programs

6. Example of a Healthy Diet
½ Fruits and Vegetables
(can be fresh or frozen)
¼ Whole Grains
(multigrain/whole wheat vs.
white)
¼ Proteins
(plant-based, 2 servings of
fish, limit deli meats, hot
dogs, bacon)
Water and Milk
(2 cups)
vs. fruit juice and soda

7. EAT WELL
PLATE

8. What factors
contribute to
obesity in
school age
children?
Obese parent increases risk for child to
be/become obese
Convenience of processed foods
Fast food and dining out easily accessible
Parents allow children to choose what they
want to eat/picky eating
Parents lack nutrition knowledge of how to
prepare meals or shop for healthy options
Families no longer eat together
Technology “boom”

9. Causes of Childhood Obesity

10. What are the benefits
of physical activity
and exercise?
Improved physical and mental
health
Increased coordination and skill
development
Higher academic performance
and mental processes
Improved social skills
Boosts self-esteem

11. Exploring the importance of physical activity for brain health in
children and youth

12. How can schools
structure
physical
education so
that it appeals to
children of
varying skill
levels?
Partner with:
• Recreation and Parks
• YMCA’s PE Program
Provide:
• Engaging activities that encourages teamwork
• Opportunities for collaborative active play
• Instructor led activities
• Inclusive and diverse activities which fosters the
abilities of students with challenges or
disabilities
• Variety of choice stations in P.E.

13. 12 Fun Physical Education Games

14. Summary:
The importance of regular exercise and a
healthy diet for all children cannot be
understated. Exercise enhances physical and
mental development. Physical health as well
as brain health are important for the learning
outcomes of middle schoolers. Parents,
teachers, and administrators in
communication and collaboration are key to
helping children eat healthy and stay active.

15. Bibliography
Adapted Physical Activity. 2018, January 12. 12 Fun Physical Education Games. YouTube.
https://youtu.be/qCQ7BcTG4yQ
Dept, C. (2019). Language Development Domain. Retrieved September 25, 2020, from
https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/itf09langdev.asp
Everyday Health. 2012, April 2. Causes of Childhood Obesity.
YouTube.https://youtu.be/XLl_vuum0ts
Exercise. (n.d.). Retrieved October 02, 2020, from
https://www.gracepointwellness.org/1262-child-developmentparentingmiddle-8
11/article/38343-exercise
IHDCYH Talks. 2018, November 1. Exploring the Importance of Physical Activity for Brain Health
in Children and Youth. YouTube. https://youtu.be/UzWd8ynGLEM
School Obesity Prevention Recommendations: Complete List. (2016, April 13). Retrieved
October 02, 2020, fromhttps://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention
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read-and-print/