How to Fight Childhood Obesity - 5 Things You NEED To Know!

Childhood obesity is a growing issue affecting 1 in 5 children in the U.S. Learn how to fight it with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC! In this video, we cover 5 important things you need to know including causes, risk factors, and management/prevention strategies. Don't miss out on your chance to learn about this pressing issue and get tips on what you can do to reduce childhood obesity in your community!

Definitions:
- Overweight is defined as being at or above the 85th percentile for BMI and less than the 95th percentile for children and teens of the same age and sex.
- Obesity is defined as being above the 95th percentile for BMI.
- Children with obesity are at a higher risk for Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Asthma, Sleep Apnea, and joint disease.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), causes of obesity are multifaceted and include genetic, socioeconomic, environmental, and physiologic factors.

Risk factors for obesity include physical inactivity, challenged socioeconomic factors, a family history of obesity, excessive screen time, a diet high in processed foods, and a diet high in added sugar.

According to the AAP, management/ prevention of childhood obesity may include
-Nutrition support
- Physical activity treatment
- Behavioral therapy
- Pharmacotherapy (i.e. Wegovy for children 12 and others)
- Intensive Health Behavior and Lifestyle Treatment (IHBLT)
- Bariatric surgery (i.e. gastric sleeve) for children with BMIs at or above the 120th percentile
- Structural racism and lack of access to healthy foods are issues that must be addressed in order to fight childhood obesity

Visit the CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics websites to learn more about how to fight childhood obesity.

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Very important information, thank you

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Short and to the Point, Thank you, Dr. Frita 😊!