Obesity and Teens
Weight Loss strategies
Changes lifestyle
Fitness (Half the teens)
Weight Loss Programs
Health Professionals
Summer weight loss camps
Healthier choices (other half)
Cutting Calories
Reducing food portions
Eliminating sugary drinks
Success is attributed to
Helping Parents
Physically active
Setting realistic goals
Being ready to lose
Dieticians advise
Teens Interviewd
Watch the beverages
Cut fat with simple substitutes
Reduce Portions
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Eat regular meals
Swap the carbs
Don't deprive yourself
Snack smart
Dine out with care
Party Wisely
Nova Scotia
Obesity rate 32%
Higher than national average 26%
Passed Provincial Policy
Educating Parents and Children
Putting control on snack and drink dispensers
Regulating food offered in Cafeteria
Special care for disadvantaged
Access to school breakfast and snack programs
Meets Nutritional Needs
Proposed School Policy
Restrictions
Fundraising events
Special occasions
Controversial
Critics
Excessive restriction
Nothing wrong with occasional treat
Raises money for worthy cause
Lifts school spirit
Profit is properly used
Sports teams
Fitness activities
Trips
Supporters
Other methods (Healthier)
Change
Focus
Creativity
Perpetuates and highlights unhealthy food choices
Overweight teens bear extra burden
Affects self esteem
Emotional torture
Stress
Pain
Inability to attract friends and partners
Social stigma
Bullied
Taunted
Increased Nagging from Parents about looks