Pediatric Obesity Pathology Study Guide (Exam 2) Questions With Correct Answers.

Pediatric Obesity Pathology Study Guide (Exam 2) Questions With Correct Answers. what are the common risk factors for pediatric obesity - Dietary intake, physical activity, sedentary behavior - influenced by age, gender, parenting style, parents' lifestyle - environmental: school policies, demographics, parents' work demands - genetics? what is the large list of etiologies for contribution to pediatric obesity? - sugar sweetened drinks - school food quality - advertising - breastfeeding - portion sizes - Technology - PA mins in public school - state regulations - access to healthy food - safe places to play - distance to parks - using food as rewards what are the guidelines for physical activity and nutrition - children and adolescents 60 minutes or more of aerobic activity, 3 days per week should include vigorous activity - muscle strengthening 3x week - bone strengthening 3x week what are the general ways we can intervene into pediatric obesity? (5) 1. individual level 2. interpersonal level 3. organizational level 4. public health model 5. public schools how can we intervene on an individual level? patient education, diet and exercise, use of medical technology (scales), psychological factors how can we intervene at an interpersonal level - friends - spouse - familial habits - incorporate family into exercise and diet intervention - patient education how can we intervene at an organizational level