An Early Prevention Of Healthy Diet And Physical Activities

Policy Overview An early prevention of healthy diet and physical activities can prevent obesity. U.S. Department of Health Human Services (n.d) concluded that about 80.3 million Americans are physically inactive and about 78 million Americans are obese. By the year 2018, healthcare cost is projected to be US $344 billion (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010). Kim Basu (2016) studied 12 different articles that indicated that since 1990s, the rate of obesity has increased by 30 percent. Due to this high prevalence, the American Medical Association (AMA) has officially recognized obesity as a disease (Kim et al, 2016). An average cost of obesity is US$4,879 for women and US$2,646 for men per year were estimated (Center†¦show more content†¦Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) indicate a large majority of children do not meet the dietary recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake (Krebs-Smith, Guenther, Subar, Kirkpatrick, Dodd, 2010). A nother contributing factor to increase the risk of obesity was lack of physical activity. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (2016) states that no more than 1/2 of children in the United States met the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. The foundation discussed that physical activity has shown to improve academic performance, enhance attention and memory, and reductions in unhealthy behavior among student. RWJF’s health policy suggests an early intervention in nutrition and physical activity. Schools have a unique opportunity to help children become more healthy and active (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2016). Comprehensive analysis done by RWJF showed that healthy diet and physical activity varies across country. In order to reach the goal proposed by the foundation, changes in dietary and physical education must be made equally and nationally. All schools will make healthy foods by eliminating high caloric, fats, and sodium from meals. Furthermore, physical activities will become part of children’s daily experience in schools. Make a healthy school environment the norm and not the exception across the United States (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2016). UpdatedShow MoreRelatedCampaign Strategies718 Words   |  3 PagesImproving Physical Fitness and Activity with Campaign Strategies This writer agrees that the strategies are effective in increasing physical activity. The Task Force conducted reviews of community intervention and recommended six interventions. Additionally, they recommend community-wide campaigns strategy to be effective in increasing physical activity and improving physical fitness among adults and children because it promotes a healthier lifestyle, it prevents life-threatening diseases, andRead MoreHow to Prevent Obesity in Adults and Young Children857 Words   |  4 Pagesmain ones being the consumption of junk food, lack of a proper diet and exercise. Huff, E. (2010, Novembers) (p6-p8) states that are several ways to preventing obesity in adults and young children which include; having an active lifestyle, keeping a check on weight, drinking plenty of water, keeping away from junk food, eating slowly and eating only when you are hungry, and most importantly maintaining a proper diet. Simple activities, such as taking the stairs instead of using an elevator, morningRead MoreEthics And Prevention Of Childhood Obesity946 Words   |  4 PagesPractice Issue and Significance of Obesity management and prevention The practice issue in question is the management and prevention of childhood obesity. Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to the 95th percentile (Lopez, 2016. p 243). This problem is highly influenced by factors such as lack of activity, high caloric intake more than what the body needs to function well. Childhood obesity is at alarming rate in the United States. It is one of the major publicRead MoreNutritional Requirements For Children Aged869 Words   |  4 Pagesfor children aged 8-11 years old, for a child to remain healthy they must consume nutritious foods from each of the five food groups these being breads, cereals and pasta, Vegetables and fruits, Dairy, Meat and poultry and fats and oils group. The groups that children need to consume most of is the groups that contain more colour like vegetables, fruits and many more. Children aged 8-11 must partake in physical activity to maintain a healthy weight. The RDI (recommended daily intake) of the nutritionalRead MoreObesity, Lack Of Nutrition And Physical Activity945 Words   |  4 PagesObesity, Lack of Nutrition and Physical Activity Health is about creating a balance between input and output of energy and materials that are necessary for normal body growth, and the purpose of health is having a positive outlook for further survival. Abnormal nutrition practices have a significant role in an increase in non-communicable diseases. Todays, one of the biggest health concern is obesity that unfortunately is leading causes of death. According to World Health Organization (WHO), obesityRead MorePreventing Childhood Obesity1689 Words   |  7 Pagesprevent childhood obesity. It can be prevented if it is addressed at an early age. In an effort to decrease the number of obese children in the United States several measure need to take place through primary, secondary, and Tertiary prevention. Monitoring the proportion of overweight children was identified as one of the ten leading health indicators in Healthy People 2010. Read MoreMy Life At The High School1257 Words   |  6 Pageset al. 2097). Of those cases, only 5-10% are caused by hereditary and genetic factors. The remaining 90-95% are related to environmental factors including diet, alcohol and tobacco consumption, infections, radiation, environmental pollutants, obesity, and physical inactivity, while three of those factors, obesity, physical inactivity, and diet, account for one-third of all cancer deaths (Anand et al. 2098; â€Å"American Cancer Society Guidelines† 1) This staggering statistic provides evidence that anRead MoreChildhood Obesity : The United States1202 Words   |  5 Pagesresources need to be available in low-income areas and entire family units need to be involved in the cause. One approach in combating childhood obesity is the education of mothers early in a child’s life. Education is especially important for mothers of low-income and socioeconomic status. The Early Childhood Obesity Preventi on Program (ECHO), introduced to low-income neighborhoods in Hartford, CT, is a program that aims to educate mothers and modify their behavior to prevent childhood obesity. TheRead MoreObesity Increased Over The Last 30 Years918 Words   |  4 Pagesthe last 30 years? Having a poor diet along with a lack of physical activity can create the perfect atmosphere for becoming obese; nonetheless, obesity can lead a child to an unhealthy lifestyle and serious health problems. Unfortunately, children have been exposed to poor diet and lack of physical activity now more than ever, and parents are not as aware of this as they should be. We can blame the rise of obesity in children on poor diet, lack of physical activity and most importantly, parental unawarenessRead MorePreventing And Managing Diabetes, A Global Health Challenge872 Words   |  4 Pagesissue and prevention is the best approach towards reducing its attendant complications. There are lots of concerted efforts globally to ad dress this chronic disease and this has led to an increased awareness and better management of the disease. No effort, no matter how small is misplaced and every effort targeted at diabetes prevention and control is well targeted, since there is an increased risk of diabetes, the older one gets (American Diabetes Association [ADA] (2015). Prevention and proper