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KIN 350-Team 11

Picking Apples in Orchard

Environmental Factors

and Childhood Obesity

Graphic Spiral

Childhood obesity rates in U.S. (2000-2020)

Highest
Ages 2-4: A 19.9%
Ages 10-17: WV 26.0%

Lowest
Ages 2-4: CO 8.6%
Ages 10-17% CO 10.8%

stateofchildhoodobesity.org

Average
Ages 2-4: CT 14.4%
Ages 10-17: FL 16.2%

The 4 environmental factors

Socio-economic Status

Financial Chart

Ethnic-specific populations lack access to health care and insurance.

Inadequate access to diabetes prevention programs.

Parental Perception

Image by Suzi Kim

The lack of experience with physical activity and a healthy diet.
Negative associations and cultural beauty standards.
Little to no support from family members.

Physical/Social Environment

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Children need a safe route to school (addition of crosswalks and bike lanes).
High crime rates may interfere with physical activity in the community.
No promotion of exercise in low-income communities

Marketing Strategies

Television Sillouhette

Advertising unhealthy food choices to children.
Food advertisements in place of educational messages during commercials.
Processed foods are more affordable than fresh ingredients.

Environmental Solutions

Implement standards in school cafeterias.

Edit guidelines for food marketing.

Addition of community gardens, parks, and recreation centers.

Increase the focus on effective patient education and support of healthy behaviors.

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