online visual essay by kiley macadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu en-us 2018-03-27 18:15:10 UTC 2025-11-11 17:28:01 UTC hello@padlet.com Introduction kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/246640038 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. ]]> 2018-03-27 18:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/246640038 Ways to Prevent childhood obesity kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247079217 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).
]]> 2018-03-28 20:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247079217 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247086006 2018-03-28 21:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247086006 The Building Environment kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247086472
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. ]]> 2018-03-28 21:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247086472 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247088527 Obesity means a person has too much body fat and can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and even some cancers.


]]> 2018-03-28 21:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247088527 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247088568 Obesity results from a complex interaction between diet, physical activity, and the environment.]]> 2018-03-28 21:38:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247088568 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247089472 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.
]]> 2018-03-28 21:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247089472 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247089616 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.]]> 2018-03-28 21:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247089616 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247090040 2018-03-28 21:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247090040 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247090894 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.
]]> 2018-03-28 21:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247090894 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247091930 2018-03-28 22:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247091930 Good parental decisions about nutrition really matter: kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247092226 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!]]> 2018-03-28 22:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247092226 Childhood Obesity and Child Well-being Childhood obesity has immediate and long-term effects on physical, social, and emotional health. kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247092484
  • 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.
]]> 2018-03-28 22:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247092484 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247092881 2018-03-28 22:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247092881 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247093422 2018-03-28 22:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247093422 Structural Determinants kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247093576 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. ]]> 2018-03-28 22:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247093576 Can parents prevent obesity? kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247093764 2018-03-28 22:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247093764 Conclusion kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247095330 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.]]> 2018-03-28 22:32:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247095330 kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247099961 2018-03-28 23:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247099961 References kileymacadam https://padlet.com/kileymacadam/zklebjm13qiu/wish/247101000 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

Halfon N, Kandyce L, Slusser W. Associations between obesity and comorbid mental health, developmental, and physical health conditions in a nationally representative sample of US children aged 10 to 17. Academic Pediatrics. 2013;13.1:6–13.
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