Risk Factors of
Childhood Obesity
Morbidity & Morality
Extent of the
Problem
Psychosocial
Extent of
Childhood Obesity
Interventions:
Childhood Obesity
Preventions:
Childhood Obesity
100
High Calorie Foods, Such As Fast Foods, Baked Goods, And Vending Machine Snacks
What is diet factors contribute to childhood obesity?
100
Common Symptoms Include: Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia
What is diabetes?
100
Feeling of Sadness, Worthlessness, And Thoughts of Death or Suicide
What is depression?
100
Includes medications or weight-loss surgery
What is the treatment for obese children with health concerns?
100
Taking child for doctor visits on a preset schedule
What is yearly well-child visists?
200
Sedentary Lifestyle such as Watching TV, Playing Video Games
What is inactivity?
200
Cluster of Conditions: Increased B/P, Elevated Insulin Levels, Excess Body Fat And/Or Abnormal Cholesterol Levels
What is metabolic syndrome?
200
Poor Social-Skills, Acting Out And Causing Disruptions
What is behavioral problems?
200
1 pound a week to 1 pound a month, depending on your child's situation
What is the recommended weight loss?
200
Having adults make healthy choices and exercise regularly
What is setting a good example?
300
Parents Are Overweight
What is genetics?
300
“The Silent Killer”
What is high blood pressure?
300
School Related Anxiety, And Declining Academic Performance
What is learning problems?
300
Depends largely on your commitment to helping your child make these changes
What is success?
300
Using food as reward or punishment
What is food-related power struggles?
400
Stress or Boredom
What is Psychological Factors?
400
Symptoms Include: SOB, Chest Pain, Coughing And/Or Wheezing
What is asthma?
400
Children Mimic Learned Poor Eating Habits
What is family?
400
Encourage participation in organized sports and limit T.V. and video game time
What is physical activity?
400
Parents and adults encouraging a healthy lifestyle and emphasize the benefits of exercise
What is positive reinforcement?
500
Low Economic Backgrounds And Decreased Resources
What is socioeconomic factors?
500
Loud Snoring And Labored Breathing
What is sleep disorders?
500
Sexual Behaviors That Contribute To Unintended Pregnancy and STD’s, And Alcohol And Drug Use
What is risky behaviors?
500
Choose fruits and vegetables as snacks over convenience foods high in sugar
What is healthy eating?
500
Talking to the child about his or her feelings
What is coping and support?
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