Childhood obesity and increase in type 2 diabetes. research based

Childhood obesity and increase in type 2 diabetes.:

Childhood obesity and increase in type 2 diabetes. What is happening to our children? AsBell, J. J., Rogers, V. W., Dietz, W. H., Ogden, C. L., Schuler, C. C., & Popovic, T. T. (2011). CDC Grand Rounds: Childhood Obesity in the United States. MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report , 60(2), 42-46. Retrieved from EBSCO host . Ben-Sefer, E. E., Ben-Natan, M. M., & Ehrenfeld, M. M. (2009). Childhood obesity: current literature, policy and implications for practice. International Nursing Review , 56(2), 166-173. doi:10.1111/j.1466-7657.2008.00708.x

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Enders A, Brandt Z. Mapping disability-relevant resources. Map. Journal of Disability Policy Studies [serial online]. Spring 2007;17(4):227. Available from: Academic Search Premier, Ipswich, MA. Accessed December 14, 2007.

The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased dramatically during the past decades all over the world:

. Obesity is associated with: childhood type 2 diabetes increased morbidity mortality in adult life The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased dramatically during the past decades all over the world

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What we need to do as nurses. Healthy diet Increase activity Increase public awareness Research Advocate Weight loss Healthy public policy & legislation Supportive environments Community activity Social Issues