The childhood obesity pandemic: Promoting knowledge for undergraduate nursing students

Ben-Sefer, Ellen

doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2008.07.006

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“…Similarly, unhealthy dietary habits, dietary selections, and food advertisements have also contributed to the rise in obesity among both children and adults (Ben‐Sefer, ). The replacement of traditional diets with foods high in calories, such as those with a great deal of saturated fat and cholesterol, increases the prevalence of obesity and overweight in people of all ages (Duncan et al., ).…”

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“…In the United States, close to 17% of children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese (Ogden & Carroll, ). Obesity and overweight often lead to many health complications, such as diabetes and heart disease, psychosocial problems, and economic burdens to individuals as well as to society (Al‐Rethaiaa, Fahmy, & Al‐Shwaiyat, ; Ben‐Sefer, ; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases [NIDDK], ; RAND Health, ). Obesity and overweight are also associated with many psychosocial issues in both adult and pediatric populations, such as low self‐image and self‐concept, as well as depression (Poon & Tarrant, ).…”

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Eating, Activity, and Supportive Environment (EASE) for Nursing Students

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DiMarco

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Nurs Forum

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Eating, Activity, and Supportive Environment (EASE) for Nursing Students

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“…The world‐wide gravity of this health crisis is reflected in data from a number of countries. The global trend of increasing childhood obesity makes this a health issue of concern to nurses throughout the world… Crisis level has been reached in a number of European countries … (14)…”

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Evidence that the prevalence of childhood overweight is plateauing: data from nine countries

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Until quite recently, there has been a widespread belief in the popular media and scientific literature that the prevalence of childhood obesity is rapidly increasing. However, high quality evidence has emerged from several countries suggesting that the rise in the prevalence has slowed appreciably, or even plateaued. This review brings together such data from nine countries (Australia, China, England, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland and USA), with data from 467,294 children aged 2-19 years. The mean unweighted rate of change in prevalence of overweight and obesity was +0.00 (0.49)% per year across all age ×sex groups and all countries between 1995 and 2008. For overweight alone, the figure was +0.01 (0.56)%, and for obesity alone -0.01 (0.24)%. Rates of change differed by sex, age, socioeconomic status and ethnicity. While the prevalence of overweight and obesity appears to be stabilizing at different levels in different countries, it remains high, and a significant public health issue. Possible reasons for the apparent flattening are hypothesised.

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“…Health education is one of the most promising approaches to promoting lifestyle modification (Doroodchi et al, 2008; Shibayama, Kobayashi, Takano, Kadowaki, & Kazuma, 2007). Professional nurses are responsible to provide health education to facilitate such life style changes (Ben‐Sefer, 2009; Chinese Nursing Association, 2008). Nurses are expected to have knowledge of current evidence‐based recommendations and interventions for preventing or treating CVD.…”

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Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of nursing professionals and students in Beijing toward cardiovascular disease risk reduction

Deng

Zhang

2011

Research in Nursing & Health

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Abstract:The rising incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in China intensifies the need for effective health education for CVD risk reduction. The purpose of this study was to develop a description of nurses' knowledge about, attitudes toward, practice behaviors, and personal lifestyle behaviors related to CVD risk reduction. We surveyed 273 staff nurses, 35 nursing faculty, and 139 nursing students in Beijing. Most nurses could identify common risk factors for CVD and had positive attitudes toward CVD risk reduction. However, less than 58% of the respondents could correctly answer questions about evidence-based recommendations for CVD risk reduction. This sample of Chinese nursing professionals and students lacked knowledge critical to providing guidance to individuals with or at risk for CVD. More intensive and creative approaches to the education of nursing professionals regarding CVD risk reduction are recommended. ß

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The childhood obesity pandemic: Promoting knowledge for undergraduate nursing students

Cited by 17 publications

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Eating, Activity, and Supportive Environment (EASE) for Nursing Students

Eating, Activity, and Supportive Environment (EASE) for Nursing Students

Evidence that the prevalence of childhood overweight is plateauing: data from nine countries

Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of nursing professionals and students in Beijing toward cardiovascular disease risk reduction

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