2. Advocacy Statement
As Early Childhood Educator, we believe that child
obesity is a big problem which affects children’s well-
being and future. Reducing and eliminating child
obesity is going to benefit our society, and help building
a healthy life style in our community.
3. What is Childhood Obesity?
Childhood obesity is a condition where excess body fat
negatively affects a child’s health or wellbeing
4. Statistic about Childhood
Obesity
31% of Canadian kids are overweight or obese
In 2004, 26% of children and adolescents aged 2
to17 were overweight or obese, compare with
15% in 1978/1979
Among children aged from 5 to 11, the
percentage of obese boys (19.5 %) was more
than three times that of obese girls(6.3%)
There are twice as many obese Canadian adults
in Canada today than there were 25 years ago
5.
6. Problems Arising from
Childhood Obesity.
Physical problems
High blood pressure and high cholesterol , which
are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD)
Increased risk of diabetes 2
Breath problems, such as sleep apnea, and
asthma
Joint problems and musculoskeletal discomfort
Fatty liver disease, gallstones and heartburn
Psychological problems
Discrimination
Poor self-esteem
7. People Affected by the Issue
Children:
physical & psychological problems
Parents:
worried about their children’s health and well-being
8. Society and Government
Affected
Society
Cost lots of money: in 2005, the total cost of
obesity was $4.3 billion. $1.8 billion in direct
healthcare costs, and $2.5 billion in indirect
costs.
Adults may die up to 3 to 7 years earlier than
counterparts with a healthy weight.
Community
Government
Concerns about childhood obesity issue,
promotes healthy weight and healthy life hobbies
9. Cause and Factors
Childhood obesity likely is the result of
The body’s natural selection favoring those more
parsimonious energy metabolism
Today’s consumerist society with easy access to
energy dense cheap foods and less energy
requirement in daily life
10.
11. Factors Influencing Childhood
Obesity in Canada
Only 49% of youth eat fruit and vegetables more
than five times daily
Children see more than 50 fast food commercials
on television each month
9.7% of households with children are food
insecure as a result of financial challenges faced
in accessing adequate food
26% of students walk or cycle to school
70% of children are sedentary after school
37% of parents play active games with their
children
12. Possible Solution
Healthy Eating
Physical Activity
Education
Community Recreation Programs
Medical Clinics
Government Founding and Tax Exception Policy
13. About Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health (TPH) reports to the Board
of Health and is responsible for the health and well
being of all 2.7 million residents. TPH has focused
on protecting and promoting the health of Toronto
residents
Programs and Services:
TPH offers services to protect the citizens of
Toronto against health hazards, diseases and
educates the public on how to maintain, promote
and improve overall health.
14. Nutrition
Toronto Public health provides a number of nutrition
programs and resources to promote healthy eating
according to Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide.
Nutrition Programs in Toronto Program: Student
Student nutrition programs in the City of Toronto are
supported by Toronto Partners for Student Nutrition,
a partnership which consists of:
Toronto Public Health
Toronto District School Board
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Toronto Foundation for Student Success
The Angel Foundation for Learning
Community representative
15. Physical Activity for children
and Youth
Physically active every day as part of a healthy lifestyle. This
helps them to build strong bones and strengthen muscles,
maintain flexibility, achieve a healthy weight, improve
fitness, improve self-esteem, meet new friends and increase
relaxation.
For more information and resources on physical activity for
children and youth go to: Fun and Physical Activity (PDF)
Moving On The Spot
Outdoors: The Ultimate Playground
Canada's Family Guide to Physical Activity for Children (6 -
9 years of age)
Canada's Family Guide to Physical Activity for Youth (10 -
14 years of age)
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16. Contact Information
Contact Toronto Public Health
For general information about Toronto Public
Health programs and services:
Phone: 3-1-1
24 Hours a day
To speak to a health professional for free,
confidential information and advice; or to register
for public health programs, such as food handler
training and pre-natal classes:
Phone: 416-338-7600,
for people who are deaf, deafened or hard of
hearing call 416-392-0658 for TTY
8:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday
publichealth@toronto.ca
18. Action
Posted News Letters and Poster at Childcare Centre
Develop Facebook page to spread the news of
preventing childhood obesity on the world wide web
http://www.facebook.com/joesphina.blackson
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Change-for-
Childhood-Obesity/127221020801235
Distribute pamphlets in a Neighborhood to spread the
word of preventing childhood obesity.
Community Support ask the parents teachers and
student to sign a card in support of preventing
childhood obesity
