By: Rani Laha
Computers in Nutrition
Spring 2013
According to the CDC: Overweight- having excess body weight for a particular height from
fat, muscle, bone, water, or a combination of these factors.
Obesity- having excess body fat.
Result of “caloric imbalance”— Too few calories expended for the amount of calories consumed
Affected by various genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors.
In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Children aged 6–11 years in the U.S. increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in
2008.
Adolescents aged 12–19 years increased from 5% to 18% over the same period. http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm http://www.ronjones.org/Weblinks/childobesity.html
According to the CDC: Type 2 diabetes-
The body develops a resistance to insulin and no longer can use it properly.
The pancreas loses its ability to produce sufficient amounts of insulin to regulate blood sugar.
More children with type 2 diabetes have been diagnosed even though it is seen in adults over the age of 40.
Factors- Obesity, Low physical activity among young people, Exposure to diabetes in utero (in the womb)
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/projects/cda2.htm
Children and adolescents diagnosed with type 2 diabetes Between 10 and 19 years old
Obese
Strong family history for type 2 diabetes
Insulin resistance.
Poor glycemic control (A1C = 10% - 12%).
http://www.emaxhealth.com/11306/childhood-type-2-diabetes-preventable-and-difficult-treat-disease
According to cancer.org:
Physical activity helps prevent cancer- 38% of adults in the U.S. do not engage in any physical activity in their leisure time. A child’s increased use of technology combined with a lack of finances in
schools for gym classes or nutrition education programs is a major concern
Only 1 in 8 adults does any kind of vigorous physical activity in their leisure time for the recommended 5 times a week. Their children learn that inactivity is okay and therefore they do not exercise
either
Inactivity/poor nutrition are factors in the growing obesity problem.
http://www.cancer.org/research/researchprogramsfunding/behavioralresearchcenter/theimportanceofbehaviorincancerpreventionandearlydetection/index
Incorporate fibrous fruits and vegetables One stays fuller/more energetic for a longer time
Stay away from oily, deep-fried or battered foods Try to cook more at home
Avoid sugar or fat laden snacks from the vending machines at school Add one healthy side at school such as a salad or apple for lunch or
healthy food options from the vending machines such as baked chips or milk.
Add a supplement such as Pedia-Sure or Boost As directed by the doctor
http://nutritionistics.wordpress.com/2012/02/06/improve-your-nutrition-increase-your-fruit-and-vegetable-intake
Exercise can be in any form (see chart below)
Should be encouraged for at least 30-45 minutes 3-4 times per week
http://ilenequander.com/exercise-and-play-set-good-habits-for-our-kids.html/activity-pyramid-2
Healthy You
Eating Less Sugars, Fats and
Salt
Eating More Fruits, Vegetables
and Fiber
Cooking At Home
Increasing Physical Activity
Diabetes Prevention and Control ProgramTennessee Department of Health, Nutrition
and Wellness425 5th Avenue North Cordell Hull Building, 5th floorNashville, Tennessee 37243Program phone number: (615) 741-5379Program fax number: (615) 532-8478
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/stateprograms/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/solutions.html
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/index.html
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diabetes-preventable-and-difficult-treat-disease8. http://ilenequander.com/exercise-and-play-set-good-habits-
for-our-kids.html/activity-pyramid-29. http://nutritionistics.wordpress.com/2012/02/06/improve-
your-nutrition-increase-your-fruit-and-vegetable-intake/11. http://www.ronjones.org/Weblinks/childobesity.html