Childhood obesity by Limbu, Rosmi (r.limbu324@canterbury.ac.uk) https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7 Final draft en-us 2019-12-30 15:07:33 UTC 2024-06-03 15:54:17 UTC hello@padlet.com Childhood obesity r_limbu3241 https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7/wish/428212402 Some of the facts and figures about obesity in the UK

1. According to the World Health organisation (WHO), the numbers of obese people outnumbers the number of the world hunger. 

2. The UK is one of the most overweight country in the Europe. 

3. Every 1 in 3 children are over the weight limit by the time one leaves primary school. 

This assignment will explore one of the well-known public health concerns i.e. childhood obesity. it will also further investigate its impact and some possible ways to tackle the issue. 
childhood obesity or obesity in general refers to a condition where a person is over the limit of the ideal weight. obesity are often diagnosed with the help of body, mass and index (BMI). Childhood obesity is one of the growing public health concerns. it can have an adverse effect on both physical and mental growth of a child. Obesity can be contributed by different factors and circumstances. According to the Public Health England (PHE), children from Bangladeshi and black communities tend to be more obese compared to the others. weight is highly influenced by the lifestyle and behavioural aspects of an individual. The negligence of overweight ness and its impact can also be a major contributor in this case. ]]> 2020-01-07 01:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7/wish/428212402 Effects of childhood obesity r_limbu3241 https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7/wish/428213966  Childhood obesity is one of the burning problems in the society. However, it is one of the few overlooked case scenarios in the society. As every other health condition childhood obesity triggers both physical and mental instability. According to WHO, obesity in children can contribute to premature death and can progress to disability in the adulthood. Evidently, obesity does not have any advantages and should be eradicated. On the worst case scenario, obesity can trigger life threatening and serious diseases as diabetes type 2, high blood pressure, stroke and so on. According to Public Health England (PHE), obese children have higher chances of remaining obese as adults. Moreover, obesity has equal impact on the mental wellbeing. Obese people tend to be bullied in the workplaces, schools and daily aspects of life. Children are no exception to bullying either. According to Bacchini et al, bullying among overweight children occurs more than bullying contributed by other cases like ethnicity, race, disability and religion. Even though, there is few to no research about the co-relation between children and obesity, it is still prevailing. Bullying is often the act provoked by the sense of superiority and abuse of power against the peers. Bullying in children is very common than one believes. Children are unfamiliar with the coping mechanism and the strategies to overcome the situation if faced. Therefore, it can have one term effect on an individual and interrupts the process of growth and achieving knowledge. According to Wolke D, children who were the victims of bullying tend to be at higher risk of mental health problems. anxiety disorder, depression, depression, self harming habits and suicide attempts can also often be the measures taken to escape the bullying. The lack of mental wellbeing can be worst for children as it makes one feel like outsider and lonely. It also triggers social anxiety and trauma which can result in low self esteem. The lack of confidence and self esteem often result in one becoming vulnerable. Bullied victims also have difficulties in progressing in both academic and personal aspects of lives. In the UK, over 16,000 of 11-15 years old tend to remain absence in state schools due to bullying. Around 78,000 of absences are reasoned up with bullying alone. Even though the main cause of bullying is not specified, it leaves the probability of bullying contributed by the overweight open. ]]> 2020-01-07 01:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7/wish/428213966 How to tackle the issues contributed by overweight? r_limbu3241 https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7/wish/428216952 Even though childhood obesity is a burning problem of Public Health England (PHE), the bullying action cannot be justified with this.
What can parents do to tackle this issue? 
Even though, most of the parents are aware of the bullying aspect. some of the parents are unaware about the impact it has on the child's mindset. Parents should take the obesity as a serious problem and should start to monitor the diet. One can pack healthier and green vegetables as lunch for the child. Parents should open to communicate about the issues one is facing at the school. Child can be encouraged to lose excessive weight by parents in a non-blaming language. Healthy body weight are often the result good dietary plan and good portion of nutritive food. Parents should take extra care whilst the children are at home and promote healthier environment to encourage a child. Child obesity is also often contributed by sugary foods and drinks. Unhealthy foods are often visually pleasing and appealing for a child. However, according to NHS, the sugar intake in children are higher than the advised level. Therefore, parents should advise and encourage a child to take only limited amount of the sugar.

]]> 2020-01-07 01:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7/wish/428216952 What can schools and institutions to help the overweight child? r_limbu3241 https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7/wish/428219765 Children of a certain age group spend most of one's time at school. However, the responsibility does not entirely rely on the teaching staffs and administration. The responsibility maintaining healthy weight relies equally to the parents and a child. Schools can introduce the sports weeks and extracurricular activities plan to diminish inactivity and boost self esteem in students at the greater extent. Schools can also encourage students to implement nutritional habits by adapting healthier diet policy. The canteens and food counters should provide more healthier foods than the sugary and high calorie level foods. Schools should also closely monitor the students with the mental health on the sight. Personal tutors and teachers should supervise the children individually if one Is facing problems at schools. Schools should schedule more physical activities and provide adequate playground facilities. The general knowledge regarding physical education can be equally beneficial for the children. However, for a child of a certain age ground in a daycare and pre schools should replace chocolates and sweets with non food rewards. Childhood is a base Of an individual and it can have significant amount of effect on how one can progress. Therefore, the good start of life can make one live more prosperous life in the future. ]]> 2020-01-07 02:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7/wish/428219765 References r_limbu3241 https://padlet.com/r_limbu3241/rstuv7/wish/428243329 1. Bacchini D., Licenziati R. M., Garrasi A., Corciulo N., Driul D., Tana R., Fiumani M. P., Pietro D. E., Pesce S.,Crino A., Maltoni G., Lughetti L., Sartorio A., Deiana M., Lombardi F., Valerio G., (2015), '

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2. Government of South Australia, 

'What can I do as a teacher or school to encourage healthy eating habits and to be active?', Available at:https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/healthy+living/healthy+communities/schools/what+can+i+do+as+a+teacher+or+school+to+encourage+healthy+eating+habits+and+to+be+active (Accessed on 25/2/19)


3. National Health Service (NHS), (2007), 'Obesity in children', Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/news/2007/Pages/Obesityinchildren.aspx (Accessed on 25/12/19)

4.  Public Health England (PHE), (2019); 'Childhood obesity: applying All Our Health', Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childhood-obesity-applying-all-our-health/childhood-obesity-applying-all-our-health (Accessed on:19/12/19)

5. Wolke D., Lereya T.S.,(2015), 'Long term effects of bullying', NCBI, doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-306667 (Accessed on 24/12/19)

6. World Health Organisation (WHO), 'Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health',  Available at: https://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/childhood_consequences/en/
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