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Childhood obesity final
- 1. Childhood Obesity Group Members: LipingShen Hyunah Kim Lu Chen Erica Addoh Lillian Hua
- 2. Advocacy Statement As EarlyChildhood Educator, we believe that child obesity is a big problem which affects children’s well- being and future. Reducing and eliminating child obesity is going to benefit our society, and help building a healthy life style in our community.
- 3. What is ChildhoodObesity? Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child’s health or wellbeing
- 4. Statistic about Childhood Obesity 31% of Canadian kids are overweight or obese In 2004, 26% of children and adolescents aged 2 to17 were overweight or obese, compare with 15% in 1978/1979 Among children aged from 5 to 11, the percentage of obese boys (19.5 %) was more than three times that of obese girls(6.3%) There are twice as many obese Canadian adults in Canada today than there were 25 years ago
- 6. Problems Arising from ChildhoodObesity. Physical problems High blood pressure and high cholesterol , which are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) Increased risk of diabetes 2 Breath problems, such as sleep apnea, and asthma Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort Fatty liver disease, gallstones and heartburn Psychological problems Discrimination Poor self-esteem
- 7. People Affected bythe Issue Children: physical & psychological problems Physical &intellectual development. Parents: worried about their children’s health and well-being
- 8. Society and Government Affected Society Cost lots of money: in 2005, the total cost of obesity was $4.3 billion. $1.8 billion in direct healthcare costs, and $2.5 billion in indirect costs. Adults may die up to 3 to 7 years earlier than counterparts with a healthy weight. Life style and culture Government Concerns about childhood obesity issue, promotes healthy weight and healthy life hobbies
- 9. Cause and Factors Childhoodobesity likely is the result of The body’s natural selection favoring those more parsimonious energy metabolism Today’s consumerist society with easy access to energy dense cheap foods and less energy requirement in daily life
- 11. Factors Influencing Childhood Obesityin Canada Only 49% of youth eat fruit and vegetables more than five times daily Children see more than 50 fast food commercials on television each month 9.7% of households with children are food insecure as a result of financial challenges faced in accessing adequate food 26% of students walk or cycle to school 70% of children are sedentary after school 37% of parents play active games with their children
- 12. Possible Solution HealthyEating Physical Activity Education Community Recreation Programs Medical Clinics Government Founding and Tax Exception Policy
- 13. About Toronto PublicHealth Toronto Public Health (TPH) reports to the Board of Health and is responsible for the health and well being of all 2.7 million residents. TPH has focused on protecting and promoting the health of Toronto residents Programs and Services: TPH offers services to protect the citizens of Toronto against health hazards, diseases and educates the public on how to maintain, promote and improve overall health.
- 14. Nutrition Toronto Public healthprovides a number of nutrition programs and resources to promote healthy eating according to Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide. Nutrition Programs in Toronto Program: Student Student nutrition programs in the City of Toronto are supported by Toronto Partners for Student Nutrition, a partnership which consists of: Toronto Public Health Toronto District School Board Toronto Catholic District School Board Toronto Foundation for Student Success The Angel Foundation for Learning Community representative
- 15. Physical Activity forchildren and Youth Physically active every day as part of a healthy lifestyle. This helps them to build strong bones and strengthen muscles, maintain flexibility, achieve a healthy weight, improve fitness, improve self-esteem, meet new friends and increase relaxation. For more information and resources on physical activity for children and youth go to: Fun and Physical Activity (PDF) Moving On The Spot Outdoors: The Ultimate Playground Canada's Family Guide to Physical Activity for Children (6 - 9 years of age) Canada's Family Guide to Physical Activity for Youth (10 - 14 years of age) Pause to play
- 16. Contact Information Contact TorontoPublic Health For general information about Toronto Public Health programs and services: Phone: 3-1-1 24 Hours a day To speak to a health professional for free, confidential information and advice; or to register for public health programs, such as food handler training and pre-natal classes: Phone: 416-338-7600, for people who are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing call 416-392-0658 for TTY 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday publichealth@toronto.ca
- 17. Stakeholders Government Agencies Community Centre Schools Child Care Centre Parents Early Childhood Educators ECE Students
- 18. Action Posted NewsLetters and Poster at Childcare Centre Develop Facebook page to spread the news of preventing childhood obesity on the world wide web http://www.facebook.com/joesphina.blackson http://www.facebook.com/pages/Change-for- Childhood-Obesity/127221020801235 Distribute pamphlets in a Neighborhood to spread the word of preventing childhood obesity. Community Support ask the parents teachers and student to sign a card in support of preventing childhood obesity
- 19. The Newsletter postedat Shaughnessy children’s Center
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