Obesity prevention for children’s health
Introduction
Background Information and Problem Importance
Problem and Study Purpose Statement Hypotheses, Operational Definitions for Research Questions, and Variables
Hypothesis for the Research Question: Research and Null
Study Variables: Determining and Defining Them
Organize variables for use
Overview
Obesity among children is on the rise.
In recent years, the percentage of overweight kids in the US has substantially climbed. In comparison to 20 years ago, 10% of 4 and 5 year old kids are overweight now. The prevalence of obesity is higher in females than in boys and in older preschoolers (ages 4-5) than in younger ones (ages 2-3).
As kids age, obesity rates rise even higher. At least one in five kids between the ages of 6 and 11 is overweight. This number has climbed by more than 50% over the past 20 years, and the proportion of obese youngsters has almost doubled.
The majority of youngsters who are overweight do so as a result of bad eating habits (too many calories) and insufficient exercise. Since they have become habits are established in early childhood, efforts to prevent obesity should begin early.
Identifying an Overweight Child
Parents shouldn’t alter a child’s diet just because they believe the youngster to be overweight. Every preschooler displays a unique body type and growth trend. Due to their erratic growth spurts, evaluating childhood obesity is challenging. A health care expert should only perform it, utilizing the child’s height and weight in relation to his prior growth trajectory.
Assisting overweight kids
Given that most young children’s bodies are still growing and developing, losing weight is generally not a wise strategy. Children who are overweight shouldn’t start diets unless a doctor prescribes them for health reasons. A rigorous diet could not provide the minerals and energy necessary for healthy growth and development.