1. Childhood
Obesity

2. It means having
too much body
fat.

3. Obesity is often based on BMI
(Body Mass Index)

4. Childhood Obesity
• A condition where a child ages 2-17 have to much body fat
that negatively affects the child’s health or wellbeing.
•Childhood •The
obesity has prevalence of
more than obesity was
higher for
tripled in the
boys then
past 30 years
girls in a
study done in
2009-2010.

5. Cause of Childhood Obesity
Lifestyle
Marketing Fast Food
Portion Lack of
Sizes Movement
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player_embedded&v=24oVaeHeBAk

6. Health Effects of Childhood Obesity
(Immediate & Long-term)
Type 2
Heart disease Diabetes Stroke
Many types of High Blood High
Cancer Pressure Cholesterol
Liver &
Bone & Joint
Sleep Apnea Gallbladder
Problems
Disease

7. Socioeconomic & Culture
• Research suggests that Caucasian children are
at a reduced risk for obesity compared to
African American /Hispanics.
• This has a lot to do with socioeconomic
standing
• Culture to culture
different foods are
considered “healthy”

8. Social / psychological
• Low self esteem
• Higher chances of depression
• Social outcasts

9. How can we fix this epidemic?
• Family; Eat a more balanced meals and snacks.
• Engage in more physical activity
• Be patient
• Set good example for children (parents)

10. Education
• Most of child’s day is spent in school; so
schools have a huge role too
• Healthy foods to snack on
• Encourage students in physical activities
throughout the day; other than gym