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https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/26/health/childhood-obesity-in-the-us-study/index.html

Obesity and the Built Environment

Katie M. Booth, PhD, Megan M. Pinkston, MA, Walker S. Carlos Poston, PhD, MPH

http://www.who.int/end-childhood-obesity/facts/en/

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/obesity/facts.ht

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The growing problem with childhood obesity can be slowed, if we as a society focus on the causes. There are many elements that play into childhood obesity, some being more crucial than others. The most important being, the parents supervising healthy food choices and encouraging exercising regularly. If parents enforce a healthy lifestyle many children obesities cases could be avoided. Focusing on these causes may, over time, decrease childhood obesity and lead to a healthier society as a whole.

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Behaviours that influence excess weight gain include eating high-calorie, low-nutrient foods and beverages, not getting enough physical activity, sedentary activities such as watching television or other screen devices, medication use, and sleep routines.

A well structured day with planned meals and activities leaves little time for children to be "bored" and in your cupboards or begging to play a video game. Team sports, extra curricular activities and limits to junk food are all part of the structural demands which effect childhood obesity today.

Consuming a healthy diet and living physically active lifestyles will help children grow as well as maintain a healthy weight throughout adolescence.

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Childhood Obesity and Child Well-being Childhood obesity has immediate and long-term effects on physical, social, and emotional health.

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Childhood Obesity and Child Well-being Childhood obesity has immediate and long-term effects on physical, social, and emotional health.

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Children with obesity are at higher risk of having other chronic health conditions and diseases that influence physical health. These include asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, type 2 diabetes, and risk factors for heart disease.

Children with obesity are bullied and teased more than their normal weight peers and are more likely to suffer from social isolation, depression, and lower self-esteem.

In the long term, a child with obesity is more likely to have obesity as an adult. An adult with obesity has a higher risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and many types of cancer.

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Good parental decisions about nutrition really matter: 

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Good parental decisions about nutrition really matter: 

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It’s important not to overfeed babies, to keep junk food and sugary drinks out of the house, to not let kids eat in front of the screen, and to encourage kids to eat fruits and vegetables, Help kids stay active!

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The food industry can play a significant role in reducing childhood obesity by:

reducing the fat, sugar and salt content of complementary foods and other processed foods;

ensuring that healthy and nutritious choices are available and affordable to all consumers;

practicing responsible marketing especially those aimed at children and teenagers.

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In the United Kingdom, obesity is estimated to affect around one in every five children aged 10 to 11. Across the WHO African region, the number of overweight or obese children increased from 4 to 9 million between 1990 and 2016, according to the World Health Organization.

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Children are our future and are at a very high risk for adult obesity. The commonness and magnitude of childhood obesity are increasing fiercely.

In the US, the percentage of children and teens affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. It's estimated that nearly one in five children and teens are obese, however, obesity is not just an American problem.

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Obesity results from a complex interaction between diet, physical activity, and the environment.

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Obesity means a person has too much body fat and can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and even some cancers.

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The built environment goes over a range of physical and social elements that make up the structure of a community and may influence obesity. Area of residence, resources, television, walkability, land use, and level of deprivation are all factors contributing to the built environment of a child.

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School-aged children and adolescents should:

limit energy intake from total fats and sugars;

increase consumption of fruit and vegetables, as well as legumes, whole grains and nuts;

engage in regular physical activity (60 minutes a day).

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This material will be look at obesity rates in children and examine the built environments and structural determinants in children, regarding their weight. The media encourages us to have narrative on body size, the structures of constraint individuals feel and the marginalization they may be going through. The information below regards how structural demands and built environments can prevent obesity from a young age. Living a healthy, active, and responsible lifestyle is set by example.

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The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines was designed to help Americans eat a healthier diet. Intended for policymakers and health professionals, this edition of the Dietary Guidelines outlines how people can improve their overall eating patterns - the complete combination of foods and drinks in their diet. This edition offers 5 overarching Guidelines and a number of Key Recommendations with specific nutritional targets and dietary limits.

How to Obtain Your Copy of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

You can download the Dietary Guidelines [PDF - 10.8 MB] or order a hard copy.

Businesses and industry professionals can purchase copies from the U.S. Government Bookstore.

Additionally, a free ePub download is available through Apple iBooks, Barnes and Noble NOOK Books, Google Play Books, and Overdrive - use ISBN: 9780160934650 to find it through their platforms or the U.S. Government Bookstore.

You can download an Errata sheet [PDF - 145 KB] describing a minor typographical error identified in the original printing of the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This error has been corrected in the online versions.

Suggested Citation

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015 - 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition. December 2015. Available at https://health.gov/our-work/food-nutrition/previous-dietary-guidelines/2015.

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Every 5 years, HHS and USDA publish the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the Nation's go-to source for nutrition advice. Learn about the 2015 - 2020 Dietary Guidelines.