Secondary prevention identifies individuals in the early stages of the disease process before symptoms manifest (Turnock, 2012, p. 54) For children, this might involve tracking body mass index (BMI) over time and identifying those who may be overweight (Hoelscher, Kirk, Ritchie, Cunningham-Sabo, & Academy Positions Committee, 2013)
To better understand what roles a public health nurse can assume when combating the obesity epidemic in children, this essay will examine this health issue through the lens of prevention. Roles of Public Health Nurses in Obesity Prevention Disease prevention strategies can be stratified into primary, secondary, and tertiary (Turnock, 2012, p
A child can be classified as obese if his or her weight is above the stipulated average for the age and height bracket. Weight gain occurs when energy in the form of drink and food is more than the energy burnt off (Koplan et al
Children are less likely to be obese or overweight if they are fed on milk and dairy products, whole grains, nutrient-dense fruits and food low in fat. Childcare providers and parents should ensure that they feed their children with age-appropriate portions and healthy foods (Langwith, 2013)
Childhood Obesity The prevalence of childhood obesity has grown into a significant health issue over the past three decades. Research indicates that 70% of obese youths become obese adults (Gierzynski et al
Assessment and Reflection Over the past several weeks, my understanding of the national health-promotion and disease-prevention issue has become far more acute. The extent of the childhood obesity problem in this country became increasingly apparent as study after study confirmed the existence of the problem and cautioned that unless actions are taken now, members of this generation may be the first in 200 years to die before their parents due to weight-related health issues (Hannan, 2014)
There are some important ethical implications involved in childhood obesity programs, though, that must be taken into account in the program design and administration. Of particular importance is the fact that young people that participate in such programming may experience stigma from their peers (Hersen & Van Hasselt, 1998)
By stressing the need for appropriate classroom behavior for all, students are able to learn to 'play by the rules' of the classroom environment, even if they may share differinging ethical and cultural beliefs when they leave the classroom confines. (Arnold 1990, pp
This may sound like a radical challenge to current feelings-centered educational pscyhology. But the behaviorist objection," wrote Skinner, "to inner states is not that they do not exist, but that they are not relevant in a functional analysis" (Skinner 1953, p
This may sound like a radical challenge to current feelings-centered educational pscyhology. But the behaviorist objection," wrote Skinner, "to inner states is not that they do not exist, but that they are not relevant in a functional analysis" (Skinner 1953, p
This may sound like a radical challenge to current feelings-centered educational pscyhology. But the behaviorist objection," wrote Skinner, "to inner states is not that they do not exist, but that they are not relevant in a functional analysis" (Skinner 1953, p
This may sound like a radical challenge to current feelings-centered educational pscyhology. But the behaviorist objection," wrote Skinner, "to inner states is not that they do not exist, but that they are not relevant in a functional analysis" (Skinner 1953, p
This may sound like a radical challenge to current feelings-centered educational pscyhology. But the behaviorist objection," wrote Skinner, "to inner states is not that they do not exist, but that they are not relevant in a functional analysis" (Skinner 1953, p
¶ … obesity is a growing problem that negatively strikes the health of many children in Canada. From a statistical analysis of childhood obesity in Canada in 1996, reports show that 23% to 36% of Canadian children with age ranging from 7 to 13 are considered overweight and obese (Willms, 2004)
However, children often lack the cognitive understanding about what they are putting into their bodies and how it can impact them today and throughout their lives. According to the research, "Fast food has become a prominent feature of the diet of children in the United States and, increasingly, throughout the world," (Bowman et al
Childhood Obesity Dangers Being Linked to Fast Food Diets Unfortunately, there is a major concern that is threatening the health and well-being of American children around the country -- obesity. Childhood obesity levels have risen dramatically over the past two decades (Ebbeling et al
According to (Bishop, 2005), convenience is the main criteria for food choices, school and community limitation of resources creates barriers for physical activity, and heredity contributes five to 40% of risk for obesity. Inadequate funding of school activities and competition in school sports alienates less physically gifted students and diminishes the importance of physical activity (Ashton, 2004)
The majority of unhealthy food advertisements are shown during popular children viewing times and encompass cross promotions between food and entertainment to increase interest preferences (Termini, 2011). Convenience in food choices, decreased free time and physical activity in school programs, cultural attitudes, parental factors, role models, and biological relatives with poor weight management (Bishop
Weight bias and stigma (Washington, 2011, Aug 15), discrimination, feelings of inadequacies from too many failed attempts, and stereotyping are social issues that affect weight loss efforts. Marketing practices tend to cover up truths in product labeling concerning the nutritional value in products creating confusion with symbols, misunderstanding in daily value, and the level of nutrients (Bronell, 2011, June 23)
Cultural beliefs, family perceptions, as well as available income can limit weight loss efforts. The AMA has declared childhood obesity as a disease (Frelick, 2013)