Welcome to Diet and Exercise!By: Miss Amy and Miss Dani
from google images
Introduction:
We decided to do our multimedia project over the importance of diet and exercise in a child's daily life. We thought it was important to address this issue due to the growing prevalence of child obesity in America. The obesity rate is rapidly increasing, studies have shown that almost 60% of American children are obese. In 2002 statistics showed that preschoolers in America, that are overweight, is shocking 22%. With this information it's scary to think of what the statistics are today. In simpler terms approximately one in five children in the US between the ages of 6 and 17 are overweight. Lastly, since the 1980's the percentage of overweight adolescents has risen by nearly 300%.
With the help of an instructional podcast, digital pictures, informational pictures, and fun activities we want to create a fun and interesting wiki to help guide children and parents to a healthy way of living.
Incidence of Weight-Related Disease in ChildrenAccording to surveys:
60 percent of overweight children already have one risk factor for heart disease
85 percent of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are obese
25 percent of overweight children are already showing early signs of type 2 diabetes.
Environmental Causes of Child Obesity
1. Insufficient Calorie Expenditure Through Exercise
The average American child spends a significant percentage of leisure time watching TV, or playing computer games. Few calories are expended during this sedentary activity. Not surprisingly, obesity rates are higher among children and teenagers who frequently watch television. Only a small minority of children regularly participate in after-school sports or extra-curricular physical activity.
2. Excessive Snacking
Excess snacking is a probable cause of obesity in children. The average American child eats the equivalent of a fourth meal every day. Often surrounded at school by high-calorie snack vending machines dispensing sugary soft drinks, regular TV-watching exposes the child to high-energy snack foods and drinks.
3. Fast Food Diet
The consumption large amounts of fast food is another probable cause of child/teen obesity. In 1992, children aged 6-14 years ate in quick-serve restaurants on average 157 million times a month. Children are courted and targeted by many fast food chains, who promote super-size portions and all-you-can-eat offers.
Welcome to Diet and Exercise!By: Miss Amy and Miss Dani
from google images
Introduction:
We decided to do our multimedia project over the importance of diet and exercise in a child's daily life. We thought it was important to address this issue due to the growing prevalence of child obesity in America. The obesity rate is rapidly increasing, studies have shown that almost 60% of American children are obese. In 2002 statistics showed that preschoolers in America, that are overweight, is shocking 22%. With this information it's scary to think of what the statistics are today. In simpler terms approximately one in five children in the US between the ages of 6 and 17 are overweight. Lastly, since the 1980's the percentage of overweight adolescents has risen by nearly 300%.With the help of an instructional podcast, digital pictures, informational pictures, and fun activities we want to create a fun and interesting wiki to help guide children and parents to a healthy way of living.
For any extra information or help feel free to email us:
Amy- lawyera@indiana.edu
Danielle- drolley@indiana.edu
Statistics:
Incidence of Weight-Related Disease in Children According to surveys:
Environmental Causes of Child Obesity
1. Insufficient Calorie Expenditure Through Exercise
The average American child spends a significant percentage of leisure time watching TV, or playing computer games. Few calories are expended during this sedentary activity. Not surprisingly, obesity rates are higher among children and teenagers who frequently watch television. Only a small minority of children regularly participate in after-school sports or extra-curricular physical activity.2. Excessive Snacking
Excess snacking is a probable cause of obesity in children. The average American child eats the equivalent of a fourth meal every day. Often surrounded at school by high-calorie snack vending machines dispensing sugary soft drinks, regular TV-watching exposes the child to high-energy snack foods and drinks.3. Fast Food Diet
The consumption large amounts of fast food is another probable cause of child/teen obesity. In 1992, children aged 6-14 years ate in quick-serve restaurants on average 157 million times a month. Children are courted and targeted by many fast food chains, who promote super-size portions and all-you-can-eat offers.References:
http://www.annecollins.com/child-obesity-prevalence.htmhttp://obesity.ygoy.com/category/diet-nutrition/