Child And Obesity
...Statement
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Introduction
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What is Obesity?
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Prevention of Obesity
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Status of Iowa’s Children
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Action Plan for Preventing Child and Adolescent Obesity
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Bibliography
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Supplements
Supplement A. Promoting Healthy Lifestyles at Home
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Supplement B. Promoting Healthy Lifestyle and Preventing Obesity in the
Child Care Setting
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Supplement C. Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Preventing Obesity in the
School Setting
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Supplement D. Promoting Healthy Lifestyles to Prevent Obesity in the
Community Setting
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Supplement E. Preventing Obesity and Further Weight Gain in the Health
Care Setting
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Acknowledgements 43
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Child and Adolescent Obesity Prevention
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Child and Adolescent Obesity Prevention
Child and Adolescent Obesity
Position Statement
The Child and Adolescent Obesity Task Force includes professionals representing a
variety of agencies that work with Iowa youth, ages 0-21, and encourages Iowans to
address the problem of obesity. The Task Force proposes reversing the upward trend in
childhood obesity prevalence by:
• Increasing awareness of obesity as a public health issue that seriously impacts
children’s quality of life.
• Promoting education for parents and professionals regarding prevention and
appropriate intervention.
• Encouraging parents and caregivers to choose and model healthy lifestyles.
• Encouraging communities to mobilize resources, creating opportunities for children
and families to choose healthy lifestyles.
Introduction
Childhood obesity is a major concern in the United States and in Iowa. The National
Health Examination Surveys (NHES) and National Health and Nutrition Examination
Surveys (NHANES) monitored obesity for children based on a Body Mass Index1 for age...
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