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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists the following health effects of childhood obesity:

Immediate:

• Obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure.
• Obese adolescents are more likely to have pre-diabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels indicate a high risk for development of diabetes.
• Children and adolescents who are obese are at greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and poor self-esteem.

Long-term:

• Children and adolescents who are obese are likely to be obese as adults and are therefore more at risk for adult health problems. such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.
• Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk for many types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, pancreas, gall bladder, thyroid, ovary, cervix, and prostate, as well as multiple myeloma and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Child obesity is at epidemic levels. One-third of the children in the America are carrying too much weight.

You can make a difference!

Early childhood programs can lead the way in educating young children and their parents on the healthy lifestyle choices. This Turn-Key Training Program will give early childhood educators the knowledge base and practical strategies they need to make a real difference.

This comprehensive, professional development DVD is comprised of 14 interactive one-hour lessons divided into four modules. The program captures the insights of over 80 experts in pediatrics, nutrition, movement, child development, and adult education, as well as scenes of appropriate practice gathered from over 30 innovative early childhood classrooms across the country. It also includes discussion questions that will measure what the viewer has learned along the way, as well as off-line resources and suggested extended activities.

Learn More by Watching This Video and Viewing the Table of Contents.
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