Obesity and Teens

Lisää tämän kaltaisia

BIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH

luonut Jigena Yishabeir

Litter

luonut Иван Станкович

Ethics

luonut Desi McKeown

Variations In Development In The World

luonut Lookesh Panirselvam

Obesity and Teens

Overweight teens bear extra burden

Increased Nagging from Parents about looks

Taunted

Bullied

Emotional torture

Social stigma

Inability to attract friends and partners

Pain

Stress

Affects self esteem

Proposed School Policy

Controversial

Supporters

Perpetuates and highlights unhealthy food choices

Other methods (Healthier)

Creativity

Focus

Change

Critics

Profit is properly used

Trips

Fitness activities

Sports teams

Lifts school spirit

Raises money for worthy cause

Nothing wrong with occasional treat

Excessive restriction

Restrictions

Special occasions

Fundraising events

Nova Scotia

Passed Provincial Policy

Regulating food offered in Cafeteria

Access to school breakfast and snack programs

Meets Nutritional Needs

Special care for disadvantaged

Putting control on snack and drink dispensers

Educating Parents and Children

Obesity rate 32%

Higher than national average 26%

Weight Loss strategies

Dieticians advise

Teens Interviewd

Party Wisely

Dine out with care

Snack smart

Don't deprive yourself

Swap the carbs

Eat regular meals

Eat more fruits and vegetables

Reduce Portions

Cut fat with simple substitutes

Watch the beverages

Success is attributed to

Being ready to lose

Setting realistic goals

Physically active

Helping Parents

Healthier choices (other half)

Eliminating sugary drinks

Reducing food portions

Cutting Calories

Fitness (Half the teens)

Summer weight loss camps

Health Professionals

Weight Loss Programs

Changes lifestyle