OBESITY

SHARMILA A/P RAJENDRAN

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DIPLOMA SAINS DAN MATEMATIK

WHAT IS OBESITY?
Obesity is often defined as the state of being grossly fat or overweight.
Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has
accumulated to the extent that it may cause
Reduced life expectancy
Increased health problem
CAUSES OF OBESITY IN CHILDREN
Busy families are cooking less and eating out more.
Easy access to cheap, high-calorie fast food and junk food.
Food portions are bigger than they used to be, both in restaurants and at
home.
Kids spend less time actively playing outside, and more time watching TV,
playing video games, and sitting at the computer.
Many schools are eliminating or cutting back their physical education
programs.

RISK FACTORS FOR OBESITY
Food choices these include choosing high fat and sugary foods
instead of healthier options.
Lack of physical activity
Spending a lot of time on sedentary pursuits
Overweight parents a familys eating patterns can have a major
influence on whether a child maintains a healthy weight.
Genetics some rare gene disorders cause severe childhood obesity.
WHO IS AT FAULT?
Student: Primary students for lack of awareness or know-how as they
purely reply on the guidance of those around them. But for secondary
students, they should know better and be the first to realize that they
ought to do something about their weight and appearance.
Parents:Parents should never use their careers as an excuse. Your
childrens well-being is your responsibility. Making sure they eat well is
your responsibility.


School canteen: Well yeah but they are a commercial entity and will supply what is
in demand. That is the cruel reality. Well either limit the food options to mainly
healthy options so that the canteen operator can still make a decent profit and the
whole canteen so that everything is controlled by the schools.

Facebook:the whole internet revolution, gaming and technology is probably to
blame for an ever so dormant lifestyle.

Government: it is that our education system DOES NOT encourage all students to
be active

COMPLICATIONS CAUSED BY
OBESITY
PHYSICAL COMPLICATIONS
Type 2 diabetes-
Metabollic syndrome
High cholesterol level and high blood pressure
Asthma
Sleep apnea
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Early puberty or menstruation.
Social and emotional complications
Low self-esteem and bullying.
Behavior and learning problems.
Depression

OBESITY PREVENTION
Nutrition and physical activity lessons can be woven into the
curriculum
school physical education should focus on getting students engaged
in high-quality and regular activity.
surround students with opportunities to eat healthy and stay active.
develop safe walking and biking routes to school.
can promote active recess time.
Monitoring students body mass index regularly.


7 SECRET TIPS FOR
PARENTS TO OVERCOME
OBESITY AMONG STUDENTS
1.GET THE WHOLE FAMILY INVOLVED

What you eat: Tell your child about the healthy food you are eating, while you are
eating it. You might say, Im eating broccoli with garlic sauce. Want a bite?
When you cook: Cook healthily in front of your children. Better yet, give them an
age-appropriate job. Tell them about what you are making and why its good for
your body.
How you move: Exercise in some way, every day. Be authenticdo things you
enjoy. Tell your kids what youre doing, and invite them to join you.
Your free time: Avoid the television or too much computer time. Kids are much
less likely to turn screens on if they are off and you are doing something they can
get involved in.

2. ENCOURAGE HEALTHY EATING HABITS

Eat the rainbow. Serve and encourage consumption of a wide variety
of fruits and vegetables.
Make breakfast a priority. Children who eat breakfast are less likely
to be overweight or obese than those who skip the first meal of the
day.
Cut back on fat. Your child does need some fat to maintain good
health, but these fats should come from sources of polyunsaturated
and monounsaturated fatty acids.
Schedule regular meal times. The majority of children like routine
Limit dining out. If you must eat out, avoid fast food

3. BE SMART ABOUT SNACKS AND SWEETS

Dont ban sweets entirely. limit the amount of cookies, candies, and
baked goods your child eats and introduce fruit-based snacks and
desserts instead.
Limit juice and soda. Instead of soda, offer your child sparkling
water with a twist of lime or a splash of fruit juice.
Keep snacks small. Dont turn snacks into a meal. Limit them to 100
to 150 calories.
Focus on fruit. Keep a bowl of fruit out for your children to snack on. \

4. WATCH PORTION SIZES

Learn what a regular portion size looks like. Limit portions to the
size of your fist.
Read food labels. Information about serving size and calories can be
found on the backs of packaging.
Use smaller dishes. Portions will look bigger and youll eat less when
you use small bowls or plates.
Dish up in the kitchen. To minimize the temptation of second and
third helpings, serve food on individual plates.
Divide food from large packages into smaller containers. The
larger the package, the more people tend to eat without realizing it.
Downsize orders. When eating out, share an entre with your child
or order an appetizer instead.
5. GET YOUR KID MOVING

Play active indoor games. Put the remote away and organize some
active indoor games.
Get outside with your child. Take a walk together, bike around the
neighborhood, explore a local park, visit a playground, or play in the
yard.
Do chores together. Mopping, sweeping, taking out trash, dusting or
vacuuming burns a surprising number of calories.
Enroll children in after school sports or other activities. sign
children up to play a sport or get involved in an activity where they are
physically active.

6. REDUCE SCREEN TIME

Limit daily screen time. Studies show a link between screen time
and obesity, so set limits on your childs TV-watching, gaming, and
web surfing. Experts recommend no more than two hours per day.
Stop eating in front of the TV. Limit your childs calorie intake by
limiting time spent eating in front of the tube.
Pick a different reward or punishment. Instead of rewarding your
child with more time in front of the television or computer, promise
something different, such as an outing or an activity of their choice.

7. GET INVOLVED

Talk to your children. Listen to their concerns and take action if there
is something they need.
Be in touch with teachers. Speak to your childs teachers
Defy busy schedules. If you need to, treat getting involved like
another appointment or meeting in your day.
Spend time with your children. Playing, reading, cooking, or any
other activity, when done together, can supply your child with the self-
esteem boost he or she may need to make positive changes.
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