The Changing Cultural Phenomenon

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The Changing Cultural Phenomenon

• Childhood Obesity
• By Stephen Stanfield

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Then Now
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So, am I obese?

• A person has traditionally been considered to be
  obese if they are more than 20 over their ideal
  weight
• That ideal weight must take into account the
  person's height, age, sex, and build
• BMI Weight (in kg.) / Height (in meters)
  Squared (m x m)

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Nova Scotia Study

• 1996 Group of 5th Grade Students
• 26 Overweight
• 2005Group of 5th Grade Students
• 32.9 Overweight
• 9.9 Obese

WHY?
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Food Intake

• 3,307 Children ages 2-19
• US Department of Agricultures 1989-1991
  Continuing Surveys of Food Intakes by Children
• 30 met fruit, grain, dairy and meat
• 36 met vegetables
• Total fat and added sugars
• Definitely above recommended levels

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• 10 year study in Bogalusa, Louisiana
• Groups of 5th graders (10 years of age)
• Ponderal Index
• Weight (kg)/height (m3)
• 1973-1974 Ponderal Index
• 12.31
• 1992-1994 Ponderal Index
• 13.71

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Sedentary Activities
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• San Jose, California 1996-1997
• Two different elementary schools
• 3rd and 4th Grade Students
• Education and Encouragement
• No Education nor Encouragement

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Series 1 (Intervention) Series 2 (Control)
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-Eating Habits-Activities
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References

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  G. Trends in nutrient intake of 10-year children
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• Robinson T. Reducing childrens television
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