PPT-Childhood obesity in Scotland

Alex White Nutrition Scientist British Nutrition Foundation Why is childhood obesity an issue Obese children are more likely to become obese adults Childhood obesity applying All Our Health . acsmorg One in 3 children in t he United States is overweight or obese Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults like type 2 diabetes high blood pressure and heart disease The good news Childhood obesi 0 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 120 459 405 144 136 130 129 128 122 122 89 311 54 217 95 203 153 180 167 153 144 516 485 1001 SIGMA 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 100 Obesity has reached epidemic . proportions. . Serious health problem that is “crippling” the U.S.. $190. Billion annually in healthcare expenditures. 27% of 18-24 year-olds are too overweight or obese to enlist in the military. Healthy Lifestyle Modification. Presented by . Kara Viggiano, MPH. Choose . to Change . Choose to Change Description . The Choose to Change . Project . E. arly . childhood obesity prevention study, . Jasmine Hayes. Parents of children under 13 . Are you aware of child obesity?. Mayo Clinic states childhood . obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. It occurs when a child is well above the normal weight for his or her age and . Shumei Yun, MD, PhD. Eduardo Simoes, . MD, MSc, DLSHTM, MPH. Outline of the Presentation. Prevalence of obesity among adults, adolescents, and children in Missouri. Factors associated with childhood obesity. - a better start. Eustace de Sousa. National Lead Children Young People and Families. A Better Start Learning and Development event, March 2016. . 2. Tackling childhood obesity. . 3. Tackling childhood obesity. EPID 624. 9 January 2015. The Basic Facts on Obesity. Definition: . Overweight. VS . Obese. What form of measurement do we use to tell the difference? . Body Mass Index . aka . “BMI”. and . Waist Circumference. Although adverse childhood events may account for only a small proportion of the current obesity epidemic in the U.S. (Alvarez et al., 2007), risk of obesity in this select group is highly relevant. Health care providers who work with trauma survivors may be well poised to assist in delivery of health promotion and preventive interventions targeting this group. While continued research would be useful in determining and clarifying potential moderators and mechanisms, this study along with others suggests that adverse childhood events are important risk factors for not only poor psychological outcomes in adulthood, but also risky lifestyle factors and poor physical health outcomes.. Key Role PTAs Play to . WELCOME. !. Objectives. Review . childhood obesity’s . causes. and problems.. Highlight the Missouri Children’s Services Commission prevention and treatment recommendations.. Presented by: Erica Timmermann. Dietetic Intern 2009. NTR 622 . Case Study. Seminar. Julie . Moreschi. Spring 2009 . Childhood Obesity. Obesity among children and adolescents is on the rise today and is a major health concern. . PwO. ?. Dror Dicker. 1. , Assim Alfadda. 2. , Ian Caterson. 3. , Walmir Coutinho. 4. , Ada Cuevas. 5. , Jason CG Halford. 6. , Carly Hughes. 7. , Masato Iwabu. 8. , Jae-Heon Kang. 9. , Rita Nawar. 10. Paediatric Dietitian. Aim and objectives. Aim:. . Identify the obese child, the influences that contribute to obesity and the interventions to help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Objectives: . Obesity. is a . medical condition. in which excess . body fat. has accumulated to the extent that it may have a negative effect on health, leading to reduced . life expectancy. and/or increased health problems..