Obesity is now considered the most significant public health problem in Australia. There is currently.. according to ABS.
The world health organisation defined obesity as a child with BMI exceeding the 95th percentile. A person with a BMI between 25-29.9 is considered overweight whereas a BMI over 30 is regarded as obese. The literature sources is relevant to Australia only.
In order to target and prevent the childhood obesity epidemic in Australia a five level socio-ecological model must be developed to understand and target the underlying issues and the following legislation, programs and campaigns which are vital in preventing childhood obesity.
The model targets five factors which interrelate with one another and influence the ongoing …show more content…
Interpersonal; which addresses the collective nature of a family and how the support and guidance can be a influencing factor in preventing obesity. Institution; the importance of educational settings in incorporating appropriate policies and guidelines in preventing the onset of obesity, such as reiterating the importance of physical activity and promoting healthy eating practices. Community; the interplay in a community dynamic is vital in preventing childhood obesity through community settings educating Mothers who are the key to healthy eating practices for their children and the positive attitudes that can come from community centred gardens for children. Finally the Societal impact; the national level prevention comes from marketing and advertising as it can reach a diverse range of children and programs can be effective and long lasting. Cure is identified as an alternative method to solve obesity In Australia, however it is not the most appropriate or effective …show more content…
However, it first must be understood that a child in Australia has little influence over the factors which contribute to the onset of obesity such as the presence of advertising, the levels of physical activity or the food practices the child is exposed too at a young age. A child interacting with a physician on an individual level is one example of this model emplace within society, however the efforts are highly individualised so little data is present in Australia to support such behaviours. The LEAP (live, eat and play) randomised trial (level II evidence) involved four standard GP consultations over 12 weeks, and targeted primary change in BMI in children between 5-9 years but also improved nutrition behaviours. The results highlighted an improvement in the child’s daily nutrition ( p= <0.001) for those subjects whom were educated on dietary alterations, such as the importance of exchanging soft drink or cordial for water. However, this trial did see a reduction in BMI but it was not sustained which could suggest brief individualised solution- focused approaches may not be as effective in preventing the onset of childhood obesity compared to other methods. The physician consultations may be recognised for children as a means to prompt behaviour change (i.e. altering nutrition practices) from one
The world health organisation defined obesity as a child with BMI exceeding the 95th percentile. A person with a BMI between 25-29.9 is considered overweight whereas a BMI over 30 is regarded as obese. The literature sources is relevant to Australia only.
In order to target and prevent the childhood obesity epidemic in Australia a five level socio-ecological model must be developed to understand and target the underlying issues and the following legislation, programs and campaigns which are vital in preventing childhood obesity.
The model targets five factors which interrelate with one another and influence the ongoing …show more content…
Interpersonal; which addresses the collective nature of a family and how the support and guidance can be a influencing factor in preventing obesity. Institution; the importance of educational settings in incorporating appropriate policies and guidelines in preventing the onset of obesity, such as reiterating the importance of physical activity and promoting healthy eating practices. Community; the interplay in a community dynamic is vital in preventing childhood obesity through community settings educating Mothers who are the key to healthy eating practices for their children and the positive attitudes that can come from community centred gardens for children. Finally the Societal impact; the national level prevention comes from marketing and advertising as it can reach a diverse range of children and programs can be effective and long lasting. Cure is identified as an alternative method to solve obesity In Australia, however it is not the most appropriate or effective …show more content…
However, it first must be understood that a child in Australia has little influence over the factors which contribute to the onset of obesity such as the presence of advertising, the levels of physical activity or the food practices the child is exposed too at a young age. A child interacting with a physician on an individual level is one example of this model emplace within society, however the efforts are highly individualised so little data is present in Australia to support such behaviours. The LEAP (live, eat and play) randomised trial (level II evidence) involved four standard GP consultations over 12 weeks, and targeted primary change in BMI in children between 5-9 years but also improved nutrition behaviours. The results highlighted an improvement in the child’s daily nutrition ( p= <0.001) for those subjects whom were educated on dietary alterations, such as the importance of exchanging soft drink or cordial for water. However, this trial did see a reduction in BMI but it was not sustained which could suggest brief individualised solution- focused approaches may not be as effective in preventing the onset of childhood obesity compared to other methods. The physician consultations may be recognised for children as a means to prompt behaviour change (i.e. altering nutrition practices) from one