Childhood Obesity Presentation

Childhood Obesity Presentation

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  What Does ChildhoodObesity Mean for You???
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  About us... Ellenvan der Wee Emma Edwards Karina Vizor   Ross Videna Jenny Um
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  Objectives Target schools,particularly Kaurilands Primary, to promote physical activity Implement meeting night(s) to educate parents, teachers and caregivers about ways of stopping childhood obesity through physical activity in and outside of school
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  “ Lunchtime Funtime”to encourage children to get involved in physical activity at least 30 mins a day Improve food choices at tuck shops
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  Relevance Commitment tote Tiriti O Waitangi/ the Treaty of Waitangi Promoting equality amongst Maori According to the 2002 National Children’s Nutrition Survey: Childhood obesity is more of a problem for Maori AND Pacifica Suggests inequalities appearing in health protection standards (Littlies, 2004)
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  Background Condition thataffects the health of children Increasing problem for New Zealand society According to TVNZ (n.d.), genetic and environmental factors both contribute to obesity occurring in children
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  31% of childrenin New Zealand aged between 5-14 are considered overweight and obese (TVNZ, n.d.) Cultural variation 2002 National Children’s Nutrition Survey (Littlies, 2004) Childhood obesity varies in between cultures Childhood obesity is more of a problem for Maori AND Pacifica
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  Causes
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  Other Causes SocietyLiving environment Socio-economic status = money available to eat well …
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  Emotional well-being Relationshipwith Maori health models Spiritual aspect of well-being Those that exercise live longer? Those that participate in religious groups have better mental health?
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  Politics “ Hottopic” in media? Who is at fault? Available legislation Laws on junk food in canteens? School regulation? ...
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  Consequences According tothe Child Health Research Foundation, obesity can lead to many lifestyle changes for children such as: Metabolic syndrome Type II diabetes Obstructive sleep apnea Coronary artery disease ( Vickers, Ikenasio & Breier, 2001)
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  CHILDHOOD OBESITY =PREDICTOR FOR OBESITY IN ADULT LIFE
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  Reducing Health RisksEat 5+ fruit and vegetables a day Do at least 30mins of physical activity a day Avoid junk foods and sweets Only eat when hungry
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  Evolution Continues… (Lay,2004)
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  Parenting Role CaregiversProviders Shelter Food Education Emotional support
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  So Can Ihave a Role in Preventing it? Yes! Now you understand the condition! Your understanding helps Factors that parents can influence include: Environment, Eating habits, etc. School canteen regulations Support change and improvement Enforce
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  References Lay, C.(2004). Evolution [Image]. Retrieved May 31, 2008, from http://www.evolutionminute.com/humor/6-Cartoon_evo_obesity.gif Littlies. (2004). Obesity. Retrieved April 29, 2008, from http://www.littlies.co.nz/page.asp?id=360 . TVNZ. (n.d.). Obesity in children . Retrieved April 29, 2008, from http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411307/776687 . Vickers, M.H., Ikenasio, B.A., & Breier, B.H. (2001). IGF-I Treatment Reduces Hyperphagia, Obesity, and Hypertension in Metabolic Disorders Induced by Fetal Programming. Endocrinology , 142 (9), 3964-3973. database. Retrieved May 31, 2008, from http://endo.endojournals.org/cgi/content/full/142/9/3964 .
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