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Childhood Obesity
The prevalence of childhood obesity has grown into a significant health issue over the past three decades. Research indicates that 70% of obese youths become obese adults (Gierzynski et al., 2010). The purpose of this longitudinal study is to determine the effects of a health promotion program administered by nurse practitioners to raise awareness of the determinants of good health will have on the general health of a select population particularly as it pertains to obesity and the resultant health issues.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) (2010) reports childhood obesity has more than tripled over the last 30 years. Incidences of obesity among children ages 6 to 11 rose from 6.5% in 1980 to 19.6% in 2008. Among adolescents ages 12 to 19 the obesity rate increased from 5.0% to 18.1% during the same period.
Obesity is the result of consuming more calories than one expends. It is a condition that is influenced by behavioral, environmental, and genetic factors and potentially leads to serious health issues. Losing weight requires a combination of eating less and exercising more. For most adults it is difficult to stay motivated to do these things. For...
The CDC (2010) notes that obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. In a population-based sample of 5 to 17-year-olds, 70% of obese youth had at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Children and adolescents who are obese are at greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and poor self-esteem.
As for long-term consequences, overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight or obese adults, which increases to 80% if one or more parent is overweight or obese. Obesity in adulthood increases the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, arthritis, and a general poor health status. In 2009 the total health care cost associated with obesity in the United States was estimated to…
References
Center for Disease Control. (2010, June 3). Childhood obesity. CDC/Healthy youth. Retrieved February 1, 2012, from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/index.htm
Gierzynski, A., DePatie, J., Walsh, K., Fournier, K., Lidofsky, B., Waingortin, R.K., & Woodie, J. (2010, November 16) The overall costs of obesity. James M. Jeffords Vermont legislative research service. University of Vermont. Retrieved February 1, 2012, from http://www.uvm.edu/~vlrs/Health/Overall%20costs%20of%20obesity.pdf
"Nutrition and weight status." (2012, January 10). Healthy people 2020. Retrieved February 1, 2012, from http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topicsobjectives2020/overview.aspx?topicid=29
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