Health Sciences 1001A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Comorbidity, Playtime, Independent Community And Health Concern
15 Apr 2016
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Canadian children have become progressively overweight and obese. 31. 5% of 5 to 17 year old children are overweight (19. 8%) or obese (11. 7%) compared to 15% in 1978. Linked to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, discrimination, and decrease in social well-being. Obesity is a hallmark of type ii diabetes, with up to 85% of affected children either overweight or obese at diagnosis (american diabetes. Tracks to adulthood therefore important to intervene during childhood. A lifestyle intervention for obese children and their families. 2-year pilot project funded by the lawson foundation (diabetes funding. To develop, implement, and assess the effectiveness of a 40week lifestyle intervention for obese children (ages 10-12) at risk for type ii diabetes and their families. Primary objective: to increase physical activity behaviour during and following the intervention. To improve physiological and psychological outcomes, as well as dietary patterns and self-efficacy. Year 1 (2008)- 15 children (8 females, 7 males), ages 8-14.
