NSE 31A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Healthy People Program, Childhood Obesity, Asthma
14 May 2019
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Healthy people 2010 have ranked obesity as number one health problem showing that prevalence of childhood obesity has increased over the years. This may lead to a potential challenge for these children to come forward and opt for healthy programs. Stigmatization of these children by their peers and by others acts as a mental barrier leading to negative body image and fear of food. Can affect the health of the child even in adulthood need to look at effective interventions and motivation strategies. Increased prevalence of childhood obesity may have adverse morbidity and mortality implications in the adult life of the child. Results in health-related problems in the future leads to health risks in adulthood. Results in physiological problems ( health risks: high risk of cv diseases, high blood pressure, increased cholesterol levels, increases the risk of having insulin resistant type 2 diabetes, asthma obesity can cause sob and apnea.
