Childhood obesity is discussed in two parts: poor nutrition and inactive lifestyle. Part 1 explains that energy-dense foods high in fat and sugar but low in nutrients make up a major part of daily routines. The CDC recommends focusing on healthy foods in moderation and portion control. Part 2 discusses how technology increases sedentary time and the invention of cars led to fast food. Inactivity is a leading cause of heart disease. The article recommends limiting screen time, promoting outdoor activities, and parents being role models for physical activity.

1. Childhood Obesity
Part 1: Poor Nutrition
Part 2: Inactive Lifestyle
By: Nelly Emerson

2. Part 1: Poor Nutrition

3. Energy foods in disguise
 WHO1 points out that energy-dense foods
are high in fat and sugars, but low in healthy
micronutrients, like vitamins and minerals,
which make up a major part of our daily
routine.
1World Health Organization

4. Example: The Hershey
Chocolate Bar
Source: http://www.31dayfatlosscure.com/mcdonalds-

5. How to avoid it?
 The CDC2 state to focus on eating
healthy foods in moderation, and
practice a portion control to help
maintain a healthy bodyweight.
2 Centers for Disease Control

6. Example of control portioned
meal
Source: http://www.goldsgym.com/healthy/newsletter/2010-
04/controlling-portion-sizes

7. High Calories Snacks
 Excessive snacking and soft drinks are both
calorie heavy items that provide little or no
nutritional value.

8. How to replace it?
 Replace these unhealthy snacks with
healthier options: fruits and vegetables.
 Set a time to make a healthy family dinners.
 Do it with LOVE

9. Part 2: Inactive Lifestyle

10. Technology Evolution
 The rise of technology increased our
time staying indoors i.e., in front of
computer, watching television, etc.
 The invention of automobiles literally
paved the way to the creation of fast
food restaurants.

11. What happen next?
 The CDC notes that inactivity is the #1
cause of heart disease.
 According to the NHLBI3 Obesity
Education, patients who are
overweight and have two or more risk
factors for developing a obesity-
related disease, should be treated for
being overweight as well as the obese
people.
3 National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

12. Potential illness being obese
 Increased risk of stroke
 Higher instances of endometrial,
breast and colon cancers
 High blood pressure
 Liver problems
 Gallbladder problems
 Sleep problems
 And more…

13. Want to be Healthy? Be
Active!
 Restrict your child/children’s time in
front of TV/games; instead, promote
outdoor activities.
 Make plans for camping trips, hikes,
jogs, or any family physical activities
(even hide and seek will do).
 Parents be a role
Model to your kids!