Childhood Obesity

Presented by
Shri Madhwa Yoga
Academy. Chennai.

Statistics
Global Epidemic
58 % obese by 2030
1/3 rd already obese
22 million under 18 yrs obese or over
weight
22% Boys obese in 2002( 2 to 15 yrs)
28% Girls obese in 2002 (2 to 15 yrs)

BMI calculation
For Adults Formula: weight (kg) /
[height (m)]2
For children Formula: weight (lb) /
[height (in)]2 x 703

Interpretation
Adults

Below 18.5 Underweight

18.5 24.9 Normal
25.0 29.9 Overweight
30.0 and Above Obese

Children

Reasons for obesity

Energy imbalance
Dependence on machines
Urbanization
Positive incentive value
Super size syndrome
Cafeteria Diet effect
Snacking

Factors that influence

obesity

Parental diet pattern

Elevated socioeconomic pattern
Less opportunity to exercise
Marketing strategies
Media

Health Hazards due to

Obesity
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia (for example, high LDL cholesterol, low HDL
cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides)
Type 2 diabetes
Coronary heart disease
Stroke
Gallbladder disease
Osteoarthritis
Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

Management of obesity

Walking / Gardening
Public transport
Cycling / Stair climbing
Yogasanas for at least 15 minutes
Parental influence
Cutback of TV, video etc

Thanking You Parents, Teachers and

Management
V. Satyanarayan
The Yoga Guru