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Childhood Obesity Education
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Introduction
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control,
    childhood obesity has increased tremendously in
    the past 30 years. The American Academy of Child
    and Adolescent Psychiatry states that some of the
    reasons for this problem include family history,
    lack of exercise and overeating.

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Causes
  • Childhood obesity can be linked to genetic and
    hormonal factors, but the main cause is consuming
    too many calories and not getting enough
    exercise. There are two specific diseases that
    can contribute to a child being obese. One is
    known as Prader-Willi syndrome, and the other is
    Cushing syndrome. These diseases are quite rare
    and only affect a small percentage of children

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Risk Factors
  • Family history is the first factor. If there are
    overweight adults in the family, chances are your
    children might become overweight as well.
    Remember, they watch your behaviors and follow
    your eating habits. If there are already bad
    eating habits in place and minimal exercise, your
    child is more likely to gain weight.

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Prevention
  • The first priority in preventing obesity is to
    educate parents. It is more difficult to treat
    obesity, so prevention is key. Parents need to be
    informed of how to care for their infant from day
    one. Doctors and hospitals need to promote the
    health benefits of breastfeeding.

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Obesity Education Programs
  • There are several programs that have been created
    to help prevent childhood obesity. One is called
    We Can! It stands for Ways to Enhance Children's
    Activity and Nutrition. Their goal is to provide
    parents, caregivers and communities strategies to
    help children 8 to 13 maintain a healthy
    weight.

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Be a Role Model
  • Remember, you are your child's first teacher. He
    looks up to you for everything and observes the
    choices you make each day. Once you decide to
    make healthy choices yourself, your child will
    soon follow your lead and make healthier choices
    for himself.
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