Blog # 10

 Topic:Childhood Obesity

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Definition: is a condition where excess body fat negatively affects a child's health or well being. As methods to determine body fat directly are difficult, the diagnosis of Obesity is often based on BMI (Body Mass Index). Due to the rising prevalence of obesity in children and its many adverse health effects it is being recognized as a serious public health concern.
Claim: How to help parents prevent their child becoming Obese

Body 1: What is obesity?
Supporting Information: Age- and sex-specific growth charts are used to calculate BMI in  children and teens (ages 2–20).  These charts use a child’s weight and height, then match the BMI to the corresponding BMI-for-age percentile for that age and sex. The percentile shows how a child’s weight compares to that of other children of the same age and gender. For example, a BMI-for-age percentile of 65 means the child’s weight is greater than that of 65 percent of other children of the same age and sex. Children and teens whose BMI-for-age is: In the 95th percentile or higher are considered obese. Between the 85th and less than the 95th percentile are considered overweight. Between the 5th and less than the 85th percentile are considered normal weight. Below the 5% are considered underweight.

Supporting details :  Understanding children obesity

Body2: How do you know if your child is obese

Supporting Information: You should always take your kids weight at all times. Their is a difference if you child is tall and just plain ol' over weight.

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