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Alison Skellenger, R.N.Amanda Sprague , R.N.

Childhood Obesity

issue and its relevance to nursing was made clear. The learner objectives for the seminar are clear, measurable, and relevant to the issue. (1 -2 slides)

The prevalence of childhood obesity has risen rapidly. The issue is affecting the very rich and the very poor This issue is an urgent public health concern.Children with obesity have long-term morbidity and mortality risks.

INTRODUCTION

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Identify risk factors associated with childhood obesity

Identify diseases that are associated with obesity and how to educate children and their families

Be able to identify approaches that are successful in tackling this epidemic

Let’s Take Action

Improve access to healthy foodsdecreasing the exposure that children have to unhealthy choicesaccess to waterlimit the amount of unhealthy foods in schoolsIncrease the nutrition literacy of childreninclude health education in core curriculumfood preparation classes available to children and caregiversWeight Management services to children affected by being overweight or obesefamily based servicesmulti-approach including: physical, nutritional, and psychosocial

As healthcare professionals it is our responsibility to educate and motivate our youth to good health. The healthcare sector is collaboratively accountable along with members of the community and lawmakers to act promptly so that future risk of this epidemic will be avoided.Professional nurses witness first-hand the effects of childhood obesity as they treat children in emergency rooms, primary care offices, school clinics and other settings.Preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles are standards of nursing practice— fundamental to almost everything nurses do in patient and community education.The ANA believes if America does not mount a concentrated effort to control childhood obesity, the American child will have a life span that is years less than any previous American generation.

Healthcare Professional's Responsibility

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Inferences and ImplicationsIncreased healthcare costsHealthcare premiums go up for everyone, overweight or notIncreased risk of childhood asthma, sleep apnea and depressionOverweight children had 5-year combined medical bills 9.8 million higher than normal weight kids

Inferences and Implications

Increased non-communicable diseases

Early type 2 diabetes

Cardiovascular disease

Emotional problems and low self esteem

Increased musculoskeletal disorders

Overweight children become overweight adults

Inferences and Implications

Multifocal approachInvolves home, school, and communityFocus on meals, classroom activities, sports, and play activitiesChange the community-fast food restaurants and accessibility to healthy options

Inferences and Implications

Healthy kids out of school.org - drink right-choose water not sugary sodas and juices - move more-get out and exercise - snack smart-choose fruits and vegetablesLet’s move childcare initiative -created by Michelle Obama -provide 1-2 hours of physical activity a day -limit screen time to 30 minutes per week -stop sugary drinks and provide low fat milk

Appetite control learned earlyphysical activity earlyAssess parents nutrition education and health literacyfamily eating and exercise behaviorInappropriate marketing to kids and excessive availability

Recommendations

Conclusion

Children are our future. It is so important that we take a stand and work together to ensure our nation’s children grow up healthy. Teaching them how to eat right and showing them the importance of physical activity will go a long way towards helping fight the war against childhood obesity. They deserve the right to become healthy, active adults with a bright future that isn’t haunted by chronic disease and disability.

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