What is Child Obesity
What is child obesity?
Childhood obesity is a complex disease that can occur when your child is above a healthy weight for their age and height.
Eating after _______ leads to more weight gain.
supper.
True or False. A higher level of screen time increases the likelihood of obesity?
True, according to the 2009 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth by Active Healthy Kids Canada, only 19% of the children are currently meeting the guideline of less than 2 hours per day of recreational screen time.
What needs should a nurse be sensitive to when working with children?
social and emotional
When filling a plate with food it is good to be aware of the _________ of food on the plate.
amount
Some children may be vulnerable to heavier weights because of ________?
Genetics
More parents work outside the home. Children get home and go to what kind of foods?
Comfort foods, which are usually more unhealthy.
True of False. Childhood obesity is only commonly seen in minority groups living in Canada.
False, According to the article, A National Crisis, A National Response, "childhood overweight and obesity is a critical health issue across all socio-economic groups in Canada, like most other health problems, the influence of socio-economic status is clear.
For a nurse to _______ the child's weight out loud after weighing them is inappropriate.
say
Eating which meal is proven to increase test scores and help with behavioural and emotional functioning?
Breakfast
What percentage of children (aged 6-18 years) were considered obese in 2019?
20%
We live in a world with more _____________. This leads to a more inactive lifestyle.
technology
True or False, a positive outlook in life, and stable mental health influence a child's risk of developing obesity?
True, the need for children and their families to have a positive mental health can help promote strategies that lessen their risk of being overweight and obese.
If a child-sized gown is too small for a child what could you do?
Grab an adult sized gown, the child does not need to know.
To avoid weight gain, a simple practice is to look at food labels and avoid foods with added ________.
sugars
Evaluating adult and children's body fat is not calculated the same way. Body fat and muscle are harder to calculate in children because of height and weight constantly __________.
changing
A possible cause of child obesity is that more snacks and meals consumed away from _______.
home. These foods tend to have more fat, more calories, and are eaten in larger portions.
True or False. Accessibility of proper nutrition and health support to parents and caregivers do not affect the child's chances of being overweight or obese later on in life.
False. The levels of awareness, skills and knowledge of Canadians, including parents and caregivers, regarding the importance of healthy eating and physical activity.
What is one of the first things we can do as nurses to help prevent obesity?
Encourage breast feeding and have information on how it can lead to a healthier childhood.
Children are always _________ from their parents. Therefore parents need to be aware of their own habits and food choices.
Learning
What are physical risks associated with child obesity?
Obesity can increase a child's risk for serious and chronic medical problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, orthopedic problems, and liver disease.
Simple carbohydrates can wear off and make a person feel hungry sooner, so make sure supper includes enough ________ and fats.
Proteins
True or False, Supportive environments do not play a significant role in a child's course of action into managing his/her weight, and overall efforts into improving is health status.
False, Supportive environments are one of the three key policies within coordinating efforts to which making social and physical environments where children live, learn and play more supportive of physical activity and healthy eating.
What can we as nurses do to help our patients who are experiencing childhood obesity?
We can have knowledge about resources available in our communities (dietician, nutritionist, healthy baby group), set a good example by being a healthy weight, and be non-judgemental about questions that people have.
If a child refuses eating breakfast before going to school, another way to make sure they are getting nutrition before lunch is to pack a healthy ______.
snack