childhood obesity

1. Childhood Obesity and
Chronic Diseases
BY
Sowmiya Gunasekaran
II M.Sc (N&D)

2. Childhood obesity is a condition where excess
body fat negatively affects a child’s health or
well being.

3. PREVALENCE
• 8.82 % of school children in India are Obese
(Times of India,may28,2017)
• India has second obese children in world wide
(The Indian Express, June 13, 2017)

4. Childhood Obesity is determined
using the BMI (Body Mass Index)

5. BMI
Weight (Kg)
• BMI =
Height (m2)
After BMI is calculated it is expressed as a percentile.
Which can be obtained from either a graph or percentile
calculator.

6. Weight status category Percentile Range
Under Weight Less than 5th percentile
Normal or healthy weight 5th to less than 85th percentile
Over weight 85th to less than 95th percentile
obese Greater than 95th percentile

8. Obesogenic Environment
Genetics

9. Increased consumption of Fast Foods / High Calorie Foods

10. Inactive / Sedentary Life Style

11. Prevention
Schools play a important role in preventing
childhood obesity by providing a safe and
supporting environment.

12. Increased Physical Activity

13. Healthy Eating Habits

14. Add Fibre rich foods in Our Daily
Diet

15. Childhood Obesity Increases the
Risk For:

17. THANK YOU…….