To accomplish this task, you need to learn about childhood obesity, what causes it,  how it affects health in children and adults, and what is required to fight it.

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1. What is obesity and what factors contribute to it?

2. How can obesity be prevented? 

3. What are the consequences of obesity for young people?

4. What are dietary guidelines?

5. How many Pyramid servings do you really need? - Review Page 3 & 4

6. Use MY Pyramid as a guide for your profile child. Print the custom worksheet to complete the 7 day meal plan.

7. Use Calorie Meal Menu Planner in the development of the 7 day meal plan.

1. What is obesity and what factors contribute to it?

2. How can obesity be prevented? 

3. What are the consequences of obesity?

4. How do you calculate the BMI?

5. What are the health risks associated with obesity?  

6. Make a plan to help the child loose his weight.

7. What are the treatment options for obesity?

1. What is obesity, and what are the factors that contribute to it?
2. How can obesity be prevented? 
3. What are the consequences of obesity?
4. What is the relationship of exercise, nutrition, and health?
5. What is the scientific position on  children and exercise?
6. What is the parent’s role in keeping kids active?
7. What are the benefits of regular exercise?
8. What are the benefits of physical activity?

Glossary of Terms: Preventing Childhood Obesity - Health in the Balance

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