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Extent of the Problem
Scenario


Nick and Miguel

Resource


The Epidemic

Collaboration


Find Local Data


Behavioral Factors

Environmental Factors

P.E.R. Factors

Module 2 Wrap-Up
  

Extent of the Problem

The proportion of overweight and obese children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate. The percentage of children and adolescents in the U.S. who are overweight has tripled since the 1970s to about 16%. This increasing prevalence has been ranked as a critical public health threat by policy makers.

In this section, we'll be discussing the prevalence of the problem and its impacts.

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After completing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe the prevalence, trends, and consequences of childhood obesity
  • Locate statistics on the prevalence of childhood overweight and related behaviors in your area
  • Identify health and social consequences associated with childhood overweight

Suggested Learning Path

Scenario Scenario: Nick and Miguel
Meet Nick and Miguel, two sixth grade boys.

Resource Resource: The Epidemic
The number of overweight and obese children has risen so rapidly that we are now facing an epidemic of childhood obesity.

Collaboration Collaboration: Find Local Data (Required)
What is the prevalence of childhood overweight and its related behaviors in your area? Share the data you find with your fellow learners.

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