Preventing Childhood Obesity
CHILDHOOD OBESITY 1
Childhood Obesity Ala Stechlinski Goodwin College
CHILDHOOD OBESITY 2
Abstract
Childhood obesity is major public health crisis in America. The commonness of childhood obesity had increase over the years. There are many health problems that are due to childhood obesity. Effective strategies need to be put into place to help prevent obesity in children. It is important to address factors that help contribute to childhood obesity and create interventions that will have an impact in helping as well. Childhood obesity can be tackled through safe interventions by healthcare facilitates, schools, and families. …show more content…
Addressing socioeconomic factors, such as poverty and education, has the largest potential impact on population health (Frieden TR). Communities will also decrease both the health costs and financial burden that childhood obesity generates. In doing so, creating healthier, more vibrant communities for children and families that will help in long term success. Along with education, social and physical environment changes will help with healthy choices and potential have a great impact. Childhood obesity prevention efforts should become a focus in schools and …show more content…
Children who aren’t shown healthier lifestyle choices, don’t know any better. In order to prevent childhood obesity and future health complications associated with this disease, changes in the committees and there families must take place. It is essential that these changes are implicated. It 's important to implement certain programs for children and making sure the right strategies are being used. Childhood obesity can affect that child for the rest of their lives. A good understanding among families and communities of the causes and consequences of this disease is important in order for change to take action. The most important factor should be based on health benefits rather than weight loss. Communities and healthcare facilities can play an important role in improving the health of its children by promoting health lifestyle choices. Effective strategies for reducing childhood obesity, should be focused on environment in communities, schools, homes, and health care providers. Creating certain strategies with the right tools is key for keeping children at a healthy
Childhood Obesity Ala Stechlinski Goodwin College
CHILDHOOD OBESITY 2
Abstract
Childhood obesity is major public health crisis in America. The commonness of childhood obesity had increase over the years. There are many health problems that are due to childhood obesity. Effective strategies need to be put into place to help prevent obesity in children. It is important to address factors that help contribute to childhood obesity and create interventions that will have an impact in helping as well. Childhood obesity can be tackled through safe interventions by healthcare facilitates, schools, and families. …show more content…
Addressing socioeconomic factors, such as poverty and education, has the largest potential impact on population health (Frieden TR). Communities will also decrease both the health costs and financial burden that childhood obesity generates. In doing so, creating healthier, more vibrant communities for children and families that will help in long term success. Along with education, social and physical environment changes will help with healthy choices and potential have a great impact. Childhood obesity prevention efforts should become a focus in schools and …show more content…
Children who aren’t shown healthier lifestyle choices, don’t know any better. In order to prevent childhood obesity and future health complications associated with this disease, changes in the committees and there families must take place. It is essential that these changes are implicated. It 's important to implement certain programs for children and making sure the right strategies are being used. Childhood obesity can affect that child for the rest of their lives. A good understanding among families and communities of the causes and consequences of this disease is important in order for change to take action. The most important factor should be based on health benefits rather than weight loss. Communities and healthcare facilities can play an important role in improving the health of its children by promoting health lifestyle choices. Effective strategies for reducing childhood obesity, should be focused on environment in communities, schools, homes, and health care providers. Creating certain strategies with the right tools is key for keeping children at a healthy