Download or read book The Relationships Among Dietary Habits Media Usage Physical Activity and BMI in Preschoolers Born to Overweight obese Mothers written by Anne Eyre Bowman and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The purpose of this study was to describe the dietary habits, media use, and physical activity of 2 to 5-year-olds born to overweight and obese mothers. Data were collected on 390 preschoolers enrolled in the KAN-DO study. As part of the study's baseline survey, mothers reported the time her preschooler spent watching TV and using the computer, the frequency with which certain food were eaten, and the average daily duration of outdoor play. Preschoolers were compared based on weight classification. A larger percent of healthy weight preschoolers ate dessert once per day as compared to overweight and obese preschoolers. A higher percent of obese preschoolers consumed juice

Download or read book Obesity in the Early Childhood Years written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the many troubling aspects of the rising prevalence of obesity in the United States and elsewhere in recent years, the growth of early childhood overweight and obesity stands out. To explore what is known about effective and innovative interventions to counter obesity in young children, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Roundtable on Obesity Solutions held a workshop in October 2015. The workshop brought together many of the leading researchers on obesity in young children to describe the state of the science and potential solutions based on that research. Participants explored sustainable collaborations and new insights into the implementation of interventions and policies, particularly those related to nutrition and physical activity, for the treatment and prevention of obesity in young children. Obesity in the Early Childhood Years summarizes the presentations and discussions from the workshop.

Download or read book Childhood Obesity Factors Affecting Physical Activity written by Cynthia A. Bascetta and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Parental Time and Obesity written by Alex McIntosh and published by Nova Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uses unique dataset to examine parental influence on children's dietary intake and whether or not the children will become obese. The study shows that household income, parents' time spent with children, and parents' work experiences significantly affect children's energy and fat intake and obesity-related outcomes. For example, the more time mothers spent with their children, the lower the children's Body Mass Index (BMI) was. On the other hand, the more time fathers spent with their children, the higher the children's BMI was. And the more time both fathers and mothers spent with their children, the higher their children's fat intake (as a percentage of energy) was. In general, mothers tended to have a greater effect on their children's dietary intake than fathers did. Both parents seemed to influence children ages 9-11 more than they did children ages 13-15. This publication is based on a government report augmented by a full index and related literature report.

Download or read book The Poisoning of Our Children written by Keeley Christine Drotz and published by Keeley Drotz. This book was released on 2012 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children born today will live shorter lives than their parents and grandparents because of the obesity epidemic in America. Despite heightened awareness of the problem and advances in healthcare, present strategies are not working to reverse the trend. This book aims to honestly answer questions currently weighing on the minds of many parents: How can I prevent or reverse obesity in my child or adolescent? How do I ensure that my child will not become obese during his or her lifetime? Written by a registered dietitian and mother, The Poisoning of Our Children contains practical advice that can be incorporated into a family's daily life immediately. Based on credible research, it gives parents the knowledge and tools they need for raising healthy children from the start. And it provides pediatricians and health professionals with the evidence they need when working with families. This book goes beyond the obvious problems of unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity; it closely examines the roles of modern-day American culture and lifestyle habits. Rather than offering a list of "do's" and "don'ts," the emphasis is on developing healthy habits to last a lifetime.

Download or read book Advances in Communication Research to Reduce Childhood Obesity written by Jerome D. Williams and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rates of childhood obesity are alarmingly high and increasing each year. Studies have shown that obese children are more likely to become obese adults and are likely to suffer with numerous health consequences like coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and Type II diabetes, among others. Studies also indicate that television viewing and exposure to advertising for food products influences children's attitudes toward, food preferences and food purchase requests for foods with low nutritional value. It is important to better understand the role of media in childhood obesity and to learn how media may be used to address this issue in a positive way. This book focuses on communication and media research that can have an impact on reducing childhood obesity. Emphasis is placed on topics related to how the media communicate health-related messages about food, nutrition and diet that influence childhood obesity. Particular emphasis is on the new media, given the fact that media now have more central roles in socializing today’s children and youth than ever before. Advertising and marketing messages reach young consumers through a variety of vehicles – broadcast and cable television, radio, magazines, computers through the Internet, music, cell phones – and in many different venues – homes, schools, child-care settings, grocery stores, shopping malls, theaters, sporting events, and even airports. In addition, given the disparity in obesity rates between children of color and the general population, special attention is given to research on media targeting these populations.

Download or read book Physical Activity Fitness Nutrition and Obesity During Growth written by Jana Pařízková and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An imbalance between high energy intake – due to inadequate diet – and reduced energy expenditure – caused by sedentary habits – is believed to create an inherent risk of obesity among individuals. Lifestyle changes among preschool children coupled with health problems (cardiovascular, metabolic, orthopedic, psychological etc.) correlate to an observed increase in body mass index and may even predispose growing children towards obesity in their adult life. Adequate physical activity in the form of regular exercise (in terms of intensity, frequency and duration) has been shown to reduce BMI and have a positive impact on health and physical fitness levels among children. Thus physical activity programs have been applied for obesity prevention and treatment with some degree of success. Physical Activity, Fitness, Nutrition and Obesity During Growth focuses on research findings and recommendations to mitigate obesity risk in children during early growth stages. The reviews presented in this volume give readers an interdisciplinary insight into the realm of obesity as a global epidemic in early childhood. The review also discusses interventions based on physical activity, which can help combat obesity among children while avoiding undesirable strategies (such as strict diets). The book is intended for public health officials, social workers, as well as general medical practitioners and counsellors.

Download or read book Parent child physical activity sedentary behaviour and obesity written by Erik Sigmund and published by Palacký University Olomouc. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theoretical part of the monograph presented theories and models of parent-child health-related behaviours, including parental involvement in the physical activity, screen time, and eating behaviours of their children. The findings of retrospective, experimental, and meta-analytic studies indicate that a long-term positive outcome for the reduction of the excessive body weight of children or the formation of an active lifestyle requires the active participation of parents. Therefore, the main objective of the monograph is to describe the parent-child patterns of the physical activity and sedentary behaviour of Czech families with pre-schoolers and school-aged children and answer the question of which family-based determinants affect the likelihood of the overweight/obesity of children.

Download or read book We re Killing Our Kids written by Todd Hollander and published by Worthy Press, LLC. This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Book For Everyone Who Cares About ChildrenThe CrisisThe problem of overweight children has reached an epidemic level- More than 30% of American children are overweight; at least 15% are obese- Due to poor nutrition and lack of exercise, millions more are at risk- According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, "Overweight is now the most common medical condition of childhood"- The physical, psychological, and economic consequences of this epidemic are staggeringThe SolutionThis informative, motivational, and practical book reveals:- How to objectively assess a child?s weight- The 10 leading causes of overweight children- The consequences of poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles- The myths and facts about nutrition, exercise, and weight loss- A step-by-step plan for helping children develop lifelong habits of good nutrition and physical fitnessOffered as a motivational and practical guidebook, We're Killing Our Kids enable parents, grandparents, educators, and other concerned adults to help children develop lifelong habits of healthy eating and physical fitness.

Download or read book The Relationship Between Parental Healthy Literacy and Obesity in Preschoolers written by Erik Contreras and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increase in childhood obesity is linked to serious diseases such as diabetes and hypertension. Diabetes and hypertension are characteristically diagnosed in adults who have an unhealthy regimen of improper nutrition and inactive lifestyle, but now these diseases are appearing at a younger age. Obese children more often lived in neighborhoods characterized by high disadvantage and by the proximity to convenience stores. The key to preventing childhood obesity in these communities is to educate parents on healthy eating habits and creating an environment to promote an active lifestyle and access to healthy foods. Parental low health literacy can lead to a misunderstanding of appropriate caloric intake and physical activity. It can be attributed to not knowing what healthy eating habits or activities are. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between parental health literacy and 3-5-year-old preschool children obesity of individuals living in San Diego County. The results of the study may support interventions that increase health literacy levels in parents, especially related to appropriate diet and exercise to decrease obesity in themselves and their children.

Download or read book Understanding the Underlying Social Maternal and Environmental Risk Factors for the Development of Overweight and Obesity from Birth to Adolescence written by Margaret Mochon Demment and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background The relationship between changes in family socioeconomic status (SES) and the development of obesity in childhood is unknown. The purpose of this research was to investigate the relationship between growth and two measures of SES change in childhood: family income trajectory and early-life food insecurity, and whether SES modified the relationship between the school nutrition and physical activity (N & PA) environment and growth during middle school, 6th to 8th grade. Methods This longitudinal research employed a birth cohort (n=595) located in rural New York State, followed from birth to 15 years. Data were collected through an audit of medical records, mailed questionnaires, and an assessment of the middle school N & PA environments. Family income and body mass index (BMI) z-score trajectories were created using latent-class modeling techniques to group children based on similar trends across time. Linear mixed models were used to estimate rate change in BMI zscore. Results 1. Children with poorer income trajectories were more likely to be in overweight and obese trajectories. Children who were persistently low-income were more likely to be in the overweight-stable BMI trajectory, and downwardly mobile children were more likely to be in the obese BMI trajectory. 2. The association between food insecurity and growth status varied across time. Foodinsecure children had a lower estimated BMI z-score in early childhood compared to food-secure children, but their elevated rate of growth during childhood resulted in a higher estimated BMI z-score by the age of 15 compared to food-secure children. 3. The association between the school environment and change in BMI z-score depended on income trajectory. Specifically, reductions in BMI z-score were associated with better physical education and general physical activity promotion environments among adolescents with unstable and persistent low-income trajectories. Conclusion Low SES trajectories and food insecurity were positively associated with the development of overweight and obesity in complex ways across childhood. Depending on an adolescent's income trajectory, better middle school environments for physical activity were associated with decreased obesity risk.

Download or read book Food for Thought written by Jordana Cooperberg and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Approximately 21.2% of children aged 2-5 years are considered overweight or obese, and the consequences of the high rates in pediatric obesity are extensive, as childhood obesity is linked to both physical and psychosocial complications. This study evaluated the efficacy of Food for Thought (FFT), a 16-week Internet-based behavioral intervention for parents of children aged 2-6. FFT included a study website with weekly sessions; online self-monitoring diary forms for diet, activity, and weight; web links to related sites; and a monitored message board. FFT was compared to Bright Futures (BF), a website that provided information about children's healthy eating and activity. A sample of 56 parents/guardians of obese children aged 2-6 (mean=4.7 ±1.2) with an average BMI percentile of 99.2 were randomized to FFT or BF. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at 4 months (post-treatment). Only 30 of the 56 participants returned for post-treatment assessment, so analyses were run (a) for only completers, and (b) as intent to treat (ITT) with baseline values carried forward. The primary outcome variable, BMI z-score (zBMI; BMI converted to a standard score for age and sex), was analyzed using an analysis of variance (ANOVA), and secondary behavior change outcomes (i.e., eating and activity habits) were analyzed with a multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Results of the study indicated no effect of FFT, as compared with BF, on child zBMI, BMI percentile, or any weight-related behaviors in the ITT or completers analyses. However, in both the ITT and completers analyses a time effect was found, showing that children in both groups had a significant decrease in zBMI at post-treatment. However, a significant reduction in BMI percentile was not found, and the minimal zBMI change observed in this study is unlikely to produce improvements in health parameters. Future studies are needed in order to determine how the magnitude of the effects from FFT can be improved, with the goal of a treatment that is maximally robust and disseminable.

Download or read book Examining a Developmental Approach to Childhood Obesity written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent scientific evidence points to the origins of childhood obesity as an outcome of the dynamic interplay of genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors throughout early development, with a compelling body of evidence suggesting that both maternal and paternal nutritional and other exposures affect a child's risk of later obesity. The burgeoning field of epigenetics has led researchers to speculate that many of the observed associations between early developmental exposures and later risk of childhood obesity are mediated, at least in part, through epigenetic mechanisms. To explore the body of evolving science that examines the nexus of biology, environment, and developmental stage on risk of childhood obesity, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council convened a workshop in February 2015. The workshop focused on the prenatal period, infancy, and early childhood and addressed evidence from both animal and human studies. Workshop objectives were to (1) identify epigenetic-mediated relationships between exposure to risk factors during sensitive periods of development (gestation through age 3) and subsequent obesity-related outcomes; (2) explore the science around periods of plasticity and potential reversibility of obesity risk in the context of early childhood development; and (3) examine the translation of epigenetic science to guide early childhood obesity prevention and intervention to reduce obesity risk. This report summarizes the information presented and discussed at the workshop.

Download or read book Childhood Obesity written by Kenneth L. Lichstein and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1990-08-31 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume highlights recent research findings which elucidate the biological and behavioral underpinnings of childhood obesity. The book is divided into four sections: Perspectives, Determinants, Prevention, and Treatment. Topics include the social and psychological factors that comprise the obese child's world; eating patterns early in life and their influence on adiposity later in development; two types of opoid peptides, their respective receptor sites, and the effects they produce when released; putative relationships between food preferences and obesity; relationships between inactivity and obesity; design and implementation of school-based programs to prevent obesity in school children; medical care to the obese child and family; metabolic factors of dieting; the role of parental and family influences in childhood obesity; and treatment intervention. The book is a must for advanced graduate students and practitioners in medicine and psychology dealing with child health. It is an invaluable reference for clinicians and researchers alike.

Download or read book Relationships Between Preschool Children s BMI Parental Knowledge and Use of Food Labels and Food Offered at Home written by Samantha Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Physical Activity Fitness Nutrition and Obesity During Growth written by Jana Pa?ízková and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-23 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An imbalance between high energy intake - due to inadequate diet - and reduced energy expenditure - caused by sedentary habits - is believed to create an inherent risk of obesity among individuals. Lifestyle changes among preschool children coupled with health problems (cardiovascular, metabolic, orthopedic, psychological etc.) correlate to an observed increase in body mass index and may even predispose growing children towards obesity in their adult life. Adequate physical activity in the form of regular exercise (in terms of intensity, frequency and duration) has been shown to reduce BMI and have a positive impact on health and physical fitness levels among children. Thus physical activity programs have been applied for obesity prevention and treatment with some degree of success. Physical Activity, Fitness, Nutrition and Obesity During Growth focuses on research findings and recommendations to mitigate obesity risk in children during early growth stages. The reviews presented in this volume give readers an interdisciplinary insight into the realm of obesity as a global epidemic in early childhood. The review also discusses interventions based on physical activity, which can help combat obesity among children while avoiding undesirable strategies (such as strict diets). The book is intended for public health officials, social workers, as well as general medical practitioners and counselors.

Download or read book A Proposed Psychosocial Consequences Model of Childhood Obesity written by Helen Anne Hayden Wade and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prevalence of pediatric obesity is rising, which has implications for long-term physical health. Obese children are at increased risk for social problems, and those obese children with clinically significant social problems are less likely to derive long-term benefit from weight loss (WL) treatment than their more socially well-adjusted overweight peers. In the current study, two new models regarding eating pathology and physical activity (PA) among overweight children were tested. This study investigated factors that mediate the relation between Percent Overweight (POV) and two outcome variables: Eating Pathology and PA Participation . Additional latent constructs examined included Level of Social Adjustment (social withdrawal, social problems, aggression) and Level of Personal Adjustment (self-esteem, teasing, loneliness, social dissatisfaction). A sample of 108 overweight (BMI 20-100%) children [mean age = 9.8(SD = 1.3), 64.8% Caucasian, mean POV = 63.5%(SD = 19.9%)], were recruited to participate in a family-based WL study. Path analyses and cross-sectional SEM were used to examine relations between observed variables. Tests of the eating-pathology model yielded excellent goodness of fit indices (ײ = 31.34, df = 24, p = .15; ײ to df ratio = 1.31; GFI = .94; NNFI = .96; CFI = .97; RMSEA = .05, 90%CI = .00-.10). Level of Personal Adjustment was found to mediate the relation between Level of Social Adjustment and Degree of Eating Pathology. Zero-order correlations revealed that increased POV was significantly related to teasing experiences (r = .23, p