Childhood Obesity

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Childhood Obesity

Hinders Weight Loss Treatment

Governmental zoning

Food marketing practices

Food and beverage industry

Effective Weight Loss Treatment

Tertiary Prevention

Intensive and Comprehensice Medical Treatments

Secondary Prevention

Structured Interventions and Strategies

Reduce Glycemic Load

Low Carb Diets

Primary Care Provider

Increase physical activity and improve eating behaviors

Primary Prevention

Other Health Related Behaviors

The time children spend at school being physically active have improved the time children spend being active

In a 4yr study that decreased the amount of SSB, Energy dense snacks, and increase fruit and vegetables, there was a significant lower prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Obesity Treatment

Position Statement

Environmental Support from all sectors

Registered Dietitions

Treatment requires a systems level approach

Diet

Mediterranean Diet

Weight loss has been reported in short and long term

Reduction of inflammatory markers & CVD risks

Recommended by the American Diabetes Association

Strong metabolic benefits

Intermediate Fasting (IF)

Although research shows growing metabolic evidence, IF is NOT recommended for children.

Physical Activity

Children 6-17 should get 60 minutes of physical activity each day

helps with weight management

Helps reduce blood pressure

Professional Goal

Discuss in detail with WIC participants the importance of physically activity and how it plays a role in overweight and obesity prevention