Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Special Post for PW
Hey people!
This will be a special post for PW (my group is doing childhood obesity).
After that, your regular posts will resume.
Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or well-being. The diagnosis of obesity is often based on BMI (Body Mass Index). A BMI of 18.5 to 25 indicates optimal weight; anything above 25 indicates the person is overweight, while a number above 30 suggests the person is obese. Any person with a BMI above 40 is considered morbidly obese. Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects, it is being recognized as a serious public health concern.
10% of children worldwide are either overweight or obese. Of these, about 70% grow up to become obese adults. Obesity in childhood is known to have significant impact on both physical and psychological health. Environmental factors, lifestyle preferences, cultural and environmental influences play pivotal roles in the rising prevalence of obesity worldwide. In general, obesity is assumed to be the results of an increase in caloric and fat intake. There is supporting evidence that excessive sugar intake through the consumption of soft drinks, increased portion size, and a steady decline in physical activity are all contributing factors fueling the rapidly rising rates of obesity all around the world.
The main causes of childhood obesity in general can be attributed to a decline in physical activity and an ever available supply of energy-dense, nutrient poor food.
Tips to stay at an acceptable weight:
-Eat only until you are 80% full
-30 minutes of brisk walking 3 times a week
-Have a healthy snack if you fell hungry between meals. E.g. fruits
-include more whole grains and fiber in your diet.
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