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STATISTICS
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nInfants born in 2000 and beyond will be the first generation to not outlive their parents.
n By 24 months, eating patterns look startlingly similar to some of the problematic American dietary patterns. A new study of 3000 youngsters found that a significant number of infants and toddlers are eating french fries, pizza, candy and soda. (Buffalo News, October 26, 2003)
Prevention of obesity needs to begin immediately after birth. Pediatricians need to counsel parents about appropriate types and amounts of food for their infants and children. (Robert Schwartz, MD, AAP 2002 Annual Meeting, Former Chair Ped. Endocrinology)
nObesity starts before age 6 in 86% of children. (Teresa Quattrin, MD Women’s and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, June 5, 2003)
nChildren learn to like or prefer foods that are familiar to them. Foods that are familiar are those presented in the home and are eaten by parents, siblings and peers. The food environment that parents provide undoubtedly helps shape young children’s food preference and subsequent selection patterns. (Samantha H. Drohan, Pediatric Nursing Journal, 2002)
nOne out of every three Americans born in 2000 will probably develop adult onset diabetes the risk is greater for Hispanics and African Americans. (The Washington Post, June 2003)
nPrime contributing factors: lack of regular exercise, appropriate amounts and types of food consumed.
n Prevention versus “slow the trend”
n Reversal current obese
n Maintenance current healthy
n Prevention newborn
True Prevention begins with the newborn.
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