Childhood Obesity

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Childhood Obesity

• A Question of Balance

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Dr. Bob ShaynePrivate PediatricianVCU Bundy
Professor for Community Pediatrics
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What We Will Cover

• Where are we now?
• How did we get there?
• What happens if we continue?
• What can we do?
• What can you do?

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First.Definitions
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Obese
Big
Fat
Like Her Grandma
Overweight
Pleasingly Plump
Husky
Generous
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Is This Child Obese or Overweight?
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Is This Child Obese or Overweight?
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BMI Growth Chart
Obesitygt95 Overweightgt 85
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What The Weight Distribution Should Be
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What The Weight Distribution Is
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3 Points in Time- 2000
Adult Obesity Rates
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3 Points in Time- 2005
Adult Obesity Rates
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3 Points in Time- 2009
Adult Obesity Rates
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And Who is Obese(Boys)?
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And Who is Obese (Girls)?
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What is Responsible
Coke
McDonalds
Genes
School Lunches
No PE
Parents
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What is the future?
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What can be done (intake)?

• Eat a good breakfast that does not include
  sugared cereals or other quick high sugar and fat
  items.
• Pay attention to what your child is getting and
  choosing for lunch. Take control.
• Eat family meals four times or more/wk.

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What can be done (intake)?

• Eat more fruits and vegetables.
• Eat lean meats. Reserve sweet treats for eating
  out and special occasions
• Limit food treats as a reward for good behavior.
• Set a personal example

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What can be done (burning calories)

• Have your child exercise every day or every other
  day.
• Exercise with your child.
• Walk or bike to school.
• Start a walking, running, dance club at a school,
  church, scout group.

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What Can Be Done (Advocacy)?

• School measures
• Limit sodas and junk food from vending machines
• Offer healthy snacks for school events and sales
• Petition the school to increase physical activity
  time
• Increase nutrition ed in the curriculum

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What can be done (Advocacy)?

• School and community projects
• Join up with the safe routes to schools movement.
• Partner with the school to use recreation
  facilities for after school activities.
• Encourage sports teams to have healthy snacks.
• Make community safety a priority.

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THE END