Present day America is a very fast paced, always on the go atmosphere. Often times families are picking up children from school and dropping children off at different activities. Other times children are left with babysitters to care for them after school. This leads little time for healthy, nutritious home cooked meals. More families end up eating fast food dinners in the car on the way to the next activity. In previous years little to no children developed cases of Type II Diabetes. Present day almost 1/3 of American children are considered overweight. Therefore leading to an increased risk of developing childhood Diabetes.
Risk Factors:
- Family history of type II
- Obesity
- sedentary life style
- African American, Hispanic/Latin
- Hypertension
Prevention Strategies:
- Strict portion sizes
- Meal prep weekly as a family at home
- 60 minutes of exercise 5-6 days a week
- Take family walks together
- Set strict family rules for iPad, tv, or video game usage
- Eliminate access sugary drinks
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References
CDC Features. (2017, June 29). Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/features/prevent-diabetes-kids/index.html.
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