Childhood Obesity

Physical Activity

Professional Goal

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

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

Helps reduce blood pressure

helps with weight management

Diet

Intermediate Fasting (IF)

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

Mediterranean Diet

Strong metabolic benefits

Recommended by the American Diabetes Association

Reduction of inflammatory markers & CVD risks

Weight loss has been reported in short and long term

Position Statement

Treatment requires a systems level approach

Registered Dietitions

Environmental Support from all sectors

Primary Prevention

Diet

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.

Physical Activity

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

Other Health Related Behaviors

Secondary Prevention

Structured Interventions and Strategies

Primary Care Provider

Increase physical activity and improve eating behaviors

Low Carb Diets

Reduce Glycemic Load

Tertiary Prevention

Intensive and Comprehensice Medical Treatments

Food and beverage industry

Food marketing practices

Governmental zoning