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