Abstract

Childhood obesity is a global issue, with a multitude of physical, psychological, and social implications that can follow into adulthood. Many interventions can be made on the individual and familial level; however, society must also implement some changes. Nurses must serve as leaders for change in this call for action.

Author Details

Terra Sylvia Jane Hodgins, SN, Faculty of Nursing, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Sigma Membership

Chi Nu

Lead Author Affiliation

MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Childhood Obesity, Childhood Overweight, Pediatric Obesity

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments 2019

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Review Type

None: Event Material, Invited Presentation

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Proxy-submission

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Childhood obesity: A review of risk factors, effects, and what we can do about it

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Childhood obesity is a global issue, with a multitude of physical, psychological, and social implications that can follow into adulthood. Many interventions can be made on the individual and familial level; however, society must also implement some changes. Nurses must serve as leaders for change in this call for action.