Title

What Is Childhood Obesity?

Creator

Caitlyn Garmer, UNE Applied Nutrition Program

Faculty Advisor(s)

Rebecca Bonnett

Associated Course

APN 605

Publication Date

Fall 2018

Files

Description

This handout defines what childhood obesity is, the causes behind it, the risk factors for childhood obesity, and what parents can do to help children who are obese. Included in the handout is a diagram on how to prevent childhood obesity and additional resources to aide a child who might be obese.

Material Type

Handout

Rights

© 2018 Caitlyn Garmer

Keywords

Childhood Obesity, Risk Factors, Obesity Prevention, Obesity Treatment

Disciplines

Nutrition

Notes

This educational handout is intended for obese adolescents and their parent in a Nutritional Care setting.

Preferred Citation

Garmer, Caitlyn, "What Is Childhood Obesity?" (2018). All Student-Created Educational Resources. 90.
https://dune.une.edu/an_studedres/90