1. Childhood
Obesity is on
the rise.
Prevention is
key.
 Related to a nutrition
imbalance : Overnutrition
 Consequences of obesity can
lead to diabetes, hypertension,
cardiovasular diseases,
depression and many types of
cancers that include colon,
breat, kidney, thyroid and
many more (5)
 Obesity is associated with
low-grade inflammation
 Obesity can be related to
lifestyle, environment, and
genes.
 Family modification is
important (1)
References
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Nutrition Therapy, 12th Edition. Medicine
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Childhood
Obesity
Childhood obesity is a national epidemic. In
America, there are over 17% of children
that are overweight or obese. (2) This
affects 12.7 million children and
adolescents which is 1 in 3 children.
Modifications in dietary intake will assist
to prevent diseases. There is so much we
can do to prevent obesity in children.

2. Keep Moving
Benefits of physical activity: (4)
 Lowers blood cholesterol levels
 Helps prevent diseases
 Helps with weight loss
 Helps with well-being
 Keeps bones strong
 Better sleep and mood
 Improves skin
 Improves concentration
 Prevention of depression
Create a healthy
environment
 Limit time in front of the TV or
playing video games
 Have fresh fruit and vegetables on
hand
 Limit junk foods
 Keep active with your children daily
 Say words like “Healthy Choices”
 Keep a positive environment
 Incorporate superfoods in daily meals
“Slowly but surely, we're beginning to turn
the tide on childhood obesity in America.
Together, we are inspiring leaders from
every sector to take ownership of this
issue." Michelle Obama
Preparation is key for weight loss
and maintenance
 Pack lunches for your children
 Have sit down meals with the family
(3)
Additional Resources
American Diabetes Association
(Diabetes.org)
American Heart Association
(Heart.org)
USDA (myplate.gov)
)
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
(eatright.org)