Physical Activity and Obesity

Question 1

Factors Affecting physical activity involvement

Answer 1

enjoyment 
self perception of ability 
fitness
nutritional status 
muscle strength 
pulmonary function 
gender 
peer support 
socioeconomic status 
access to play and transport 
participation require both skills and fitness

Question 2

Physical Activity Guidelines

Answer 2

less than 12 mths - 30 mins tummy time
1-2 yrs - at least 3 hrs energetic play
3-5 yrs - min 3hrs per day, with 1hr energetic
5-17 yrs - min 1 hour moderate/vigorous activity per day, aerobic based

Question 3

Exercise Prescription Principles

Answer 3

FITT
Aerobic Exercise
- moderate, able to exercise and talk at the same time
Strength
- weight bearing mainly
- add load via objects if need
- make sure exercises are developmentally appropriate
I - 40-85% HR max
F - depends on their attention span, make it fun!

Question 4

Obesity Risk Factors

Answer 4

diet
PA levels
parent influence
screen time

Question 5

Complications from obesity

Answer 5

tiredness
SOB 
heat rash 
flat feet
soft tissue injury 
pain 
increased CV risk factors 
insulin resistance 
obstructive sleep apnoea
asthma 

Psychosocial

• low self esteem
• discrimination
• reduce academic achievement
• educed QOL

Question 6

Intervention Obesity

Answer 6

MDT involvement
parenting programs
require access to play and activity areas
reduce energy intake
increased energy output
aim is weight maintenance, not weight loss
as grow weight will become normal

Question 7

Assessment Obesity

Answer 7

BMI - percentile ranking, compares weight to height

Weight to Height Ratio - measures weight circumference at, 5cm and 5cm above the naval. More reliable