Childhood Obesity University of Windsor儿童肥胖温莎大学.ppt

Childhood Obesity    Childhood Obesity A child who is above the 85th percentile for weight (weighs more than 80 percent of children of the same age and height) is considered overweight, and a child above the 95th percentile for weight is considered to be obese (Miller, Rosenbloom Silverstein, 2004; Thompson, Manore Sheeshka, 2007). Statistics: the Significance of the Problem According to Health Canada (2008), childhood obesity has nearly tripled in the last 25 years. A study done by the Dieticians of Canada (2004), reported that over half of children between the ages of 7-12 years are either overweight or obese, and nearly half of children between the ages of 5-12 years are not active enough for normal growth and development. Worldwide, 22 million children under the age of five years are either overweight or obese and in some parts of Africa obesity has surpassed malnutrition as the number one nutritional disorder (Miller, Rosenbloom Silverstein, 2004). The Risks Related to Obesity There are several risks that are associated with children being obese Research studies are reporting that obese children are more frequently being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and showing early signs of insulin resistance syndrome and cardiovascular disease. These risks are found to be greatest in children of African American, Hispanic or Native American descent (Goran, Ball, Cruz, 2003; Thompson, Manore Sheeshka, 2007). It has been estimated that about 50% of children that are obese will also be overweight or obese into adulthood, which will further increase their health risks and their risk of premature death (Thompson, Manore Sheeska, 2007). Children that are Overweight are also more at risk for: Obstructive sleep apnea GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) Impaired balance and Joint problems Social isolation and teasing Low self esteem a