Childhood obesity is on the rise due to increased screen time and unhealthy diets. The document cites inactivity from many hours watching television and using electronics, as well as easy access to cheap, unhealthy foods as contributing factors. Health risks of obesity include hypertension, diabetes, respiratory issues and orthopedic problems. The growth of new media and its overuse is replacing physical activity in kids' lives. Advertising also influences children to consume more sugary and fatty foods. By 2020, 65% of Australian youth may be overweight if trends continue.

1. Childhood
Obesity
Amanda B

2. Overview
• What is the cause
• Health Concerns
• The digital age
• Advertising
• The media

3. The Cause
• Inactivity
• Many hours spent on the television
• More time spent on electronics than ever
• Diet
• Healthy food more expensive

4. Health Concerns
• Hypertension • Type 2 diabetes
• High Cholesterol • Respiratory ailments
• Orthopedic problems

5. Electronics
• Electronics are new
to our generation
• They take up a very
large amount of time
• Replacing physical
activity

6. Media
• Children watch a lot
of T.V.
• Ads are geared
towards children
• Colors, music,
cartoons
• Advertise high fat,
sugar filled foods

7. The Epidemic is Growing
American Youth
Obesity • Childhood obesity on
the rise
Ages 6-11 • By 2020 65% of
• In 1980 7% Australia's youth will
• In 2008 about 20% be overweight.
Ages 12-19
• In 1980 5%
• In 2008 18%

8. 872 subject survey
Electronic games Television Physical Activity
2.3 hours/ day 2.83 hours/day .8 hours/day
16.1 hours a week 19.81 hours a 5.6 hours a week
week
The Digital age has taken
over.

9. Summary
• Growing problem
• A generation is at risk of dying early
• The media and television are a big factor
in today’s youth
• Obesity is the excessive accumulation of
fat

10. Sources
Benioff Children's Hospital. (2011, September 27). Obesity and the Media. Retrieved February 2012,
from USCF Benioff Children's Hospital:
http://www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/education/obesity_and_the_media/index.html
Better Health Channel. (2011, January). Obesity in Children- causes. Retrieved February 2012,
from Better Health Channel:
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/obesity_in_children
Centers for Disease Control. (2011, September 15). Adolescent and School Health:
Childhood Obesity Facts. Retrieved February 12, 2012, from Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm
Dept. of Human and Health Services. (n.d.). Childhood Obesity. (U.S. department of Health &
Human services) Retrieved February 12, 2012, from ASPE.hhs.gov:
http://aspe.hhs.gov/health/reports/child_obesity/
Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Obesity. (Encyclopedia Britannica) Retrieved February 13, 2012, from
Merriam-Webster: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obesity
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11. Sources cont.
• Jess Sawrey. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lef
• http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Childhood_Obesit
• http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Early_portable_tv.
• http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Doctors_stethosco