Preventing Childhood Obesity~

Nanncie ConstantinNUR 544

March 19, 2012Professor Fisher

ObjectivesObjectives

Consider changes that families and Consider changes that families and community can made to prevent obesity.community can made to prevent obesity.

Suggest ways to improve health in the Suggest ways to improve health in the home.home.

Tips for parents.Tips for parents. Factors and Effects of obesityFactors and Effects of obesity Behavior change strategiesBehavior change strategies

What are the Factors What are the Factors

Effects of OverweightEffects of Overweight

How to prevent obesityHow to prevent obesity

Regular ExerciseRegular Exercise Health dietHealth diet Portion controlPortion control After School activityAfter School activity The mediaThe media Parents influencesParents influences

Behavior changes StrategiesBehavior changes Strategies Increase awareness of food choicesIncrease awareness of food choices

Increase Physical activityIncrease Physical activity

Spend more time OutdoorsSpend more time Outdoors

19961991

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults1991, 1996, 2004

(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

2004

Obesity Trends* in The US 1991, 1996, 2004

What parents Can What parents Can do to helpdo to help

Set time limits on video games and TV.Set time limits on video games and TV. Encourage after school activitiesEncourage after school activities Include regular activities as a familyInclude regular activities as a family Plan and cook meals at homePlan and cook meals at home

What Community & What Community & Government can doGovernment can do

Federal GovernmentFederal Government- Support grant programsSupport grant programs- Develop and evaluate project to promote Develop and evaluate project to promote

programsprograms State & Local GovernmentsState & Local Governments

- Provide leaderships & support for promoting - Provide leaderships & support for promoting opportunities in communities, neighborhoods, opportunities in communities, neighborhoods, and schoolsand schools

Evaluation surveyEvaluation survey

1) How many times does your family eat out during the week?1) How many times does your family eat out during the week?

___ every day ___ 4 times a week ___ 2 times a week___ every day ___ 4 times a week ___ 2 times a week

___ Once a week ___ rarely___ Once a week ___ rarely

2)      Do you have sports equipment (bike, balls, roller blades, etc.) at home?2)      Do you have sports equipment (bike, balls, roller blades, etc.) at home?

___ Yes ___ No, Explain _____________________________________ Yes ___ No, Explain __________________________________

3)    How many times does the family exercise a week?3)    How many times does the family exercise a week?

___ Once a week ___ twice a week ______ Three times a week____ ___ Once a week ___ twice a week ______ Three times a week____

___ Never ___ Never

  

4). What type of snack foods do you normally purchase?4). What type of snack foods do you normally purchase?

Cookies __chips __yogurt ____fruits ___ peanuts _____others. (list ex.)Cookies __chips __yogurt ____fruits ___ peanuts _____others. (list ex.)

SummarySummary

Key point to rememberKey point to remember

- Improve your health by:Improve your health by:

- staying physically active- staying physically active

- Eat a proper diet- Eat a proper diet

- Set specific goals for you and your - Set specific goals for you and your family.family.

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