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Over 30% of United States Children Considered Clinically Overweight
Local Statistics Show the Need for Dramatic and Immediate Solutions

March 18, 2008 – According to the American Obesity Association, more than 30% of United States children, youths and adolescents are currently overweight or obese.
Over the past three decades, the rate of childhood obesity has doubled while the incident of obesity in teenagers has tripled.
It is estimated that more than 9 million children under the age of 18, or 1 in 5 United States kids, are currently overweight.

The America Obesity Association also reports that the childhood overweight concern is the most common nutritional disorder effecting U.S.-based children and adolescents and one of the most prevalent problems seen by pediatricians.
According to the Consortium to Obesity in Children, communities spanning from predominately African-America, Hispanic and White children are experiencing obesity rates ranging from 24 – 40%.

TheInternational Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) has begun providing solutions for children and parents to help curb the rise of this national trend.  I offer my services Nationwide with over 23 years of experience and a Youth Fitness Specialist Certification through the IYCA.

Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years.

The percentage of children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008. Similarly, the percentage of adolescents aged 12–19 years who were obese increased from 5% to 18% over the same period.
April 10, 2008 – According to multiple sources, including MSNBC and Newsweek, more than 1 million children hire a personal trainer every year in the United States.
The rate of youth obesity and the increased competitive nature of youth sports are cited as the major reasons for this relatively new phenomenon.
It is very critical for parents to understand that when hiring a Personal Trainer for their child’s physical fitness needs, they pay very close attention to the Trainers qualifications and experience related to working with this specific demographic.
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References

   Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, Lamb MM, Flegal KM. Prevalence of high body mass index in US children and adolescents, 2007–2008. Journal of the American Medical Association 2010;303(3):242–249.
   National Center for Health Statistics. Health, United States, 2010: With Special Features on Death and Dying. Hyattsville, MD; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2011.
   National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Disease and Conditions Index: What Are Overweight and Obesity?External Web Site Icon Bethesda, MD: National Institutes of Health; 2010.
   Krebs NF, Himes JH, Jacobson D, Nicklas TA, Guilday P, Styne D. Assessment of child and adolescent overweight and obesity. Pediatrics 2007;120:S193–S228.
   Daniels SR, Arnett DK, Eckel RH, et al. Overweight in children and adolescents: pathophysiology, consequences, prevention, and treatment. Circulation 2005;111;1999–2002.
   Office of the Surgeon General. The Surgeon General's Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation. Adobe PDF file [pdf 840K]External Web Site Icon. Rockville, MD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2010.
   Freedman DS, Zuguo M, Srinivasan SR, Berenson GS, Dietz WH. Cardiovascular risk factors and excess adiposity among overweight children and adolescents: the Bogalusa Heart Study. Journal of Pediatrics 2007;150(1):12–17.
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Health Effects of Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being.

Immediate health effects:

  • Obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. In a population-based sample of 5- to 17-year-olds, 70% of obese youth had at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease.7
  • Obese adolescents are more likely to have prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels indicate a high risk for development of diabetes.8,9
  • 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.5,6,10

Long-term health effects:

  • Children and adolescents who are obese are likely to be obese as adults11-14 and are therefore more at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.6  One study showed that children who became obese as early as age 2 were more likely to be obese as adults.12
  • 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.15

Prevention

  • Healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating and physical activity, can lower the risk of becoming obese and developing related diseases.6
  • The dietary and physical activity behaviors of children and adolescents are influenced by many sectors of society, including families, communities, schools, child care settings, medical care providers, faith-based institutions, government agencies, the media, and the food and beverage industries and entertainment industries.
  • Schools play a particularly critical role by establishing a safe and supportive environment with policies and practices that support healthy behaviors. Schools also provide opportunities for students to learn about and practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.

Success Story
Brendan K.
" When I first met Roy I was 2 years removed from sports, I had gained 75+ pounds and weighed 301 pounds. I was wanting to lose all of my excess fat and build some muscle before I started attending Mizzou. I saw results in the first 2-3 weeks of training with Roy. He taught me to toughen up when I wanted to quit and instilled confidence in what I was doing. It seemed like a big investment at the time, but I would do it again in a second. I lost 101 pounds with Roy and got down to 200 even. Today I am an A.C.E. Certified Personal Trainer and I use many of the foundations and techniques I learned with Roy. I pass on the word from Roy when I tell my new clients "The harder you work, the harder it is to quit" and "Never lie to yourself."