NURSING 2LA2 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Childhood Obesity, World Health Organization, Growth Chart
14 Dec 2017
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Between 2009-2011, a reported 32. 8% of 5-11 year olds were overweight or obese. 1/5 children between 12-17 years old are overweight (2005-2013) 1/3 of normal weight 20 year olds will become overweight within 8 years, 1/3 of overweight 20 year olds will become obese in 8 years. If this trend continues, in 20 years we can expect 70% of the 35-44 year olds in canada to be overweight or obese vs. 57% who are currently overweight or obese. The burden on the healthcare system due to obesity-related illnesses, will be enormous, which is why there is so much at stake in halting these trends now. Because children grow at different rates based on age, and because they also vary in growth patterns by gender, ideal weight is based on growth charts. You will likely see a number of different measurement styles, but they will all be based on growth charts specific for a child"s age and gender.
