The following presentation slides are taking from the Childhood Obesity, Nutrition and Social Context (HESC 470) course:

Module 1

An exploration of the physiological and biological aspects of childhood obesity and nutrition across the youth lifespan from early childhood to adolescence.

Nutrition for a Changing World Overview and Introduction - Dr. McEligot

Introduction to Childhood Obesity - Dr. Chandler

Extent and Consequences of Childhood Obesity - Dr. Chandler

Module 2

An overview of specific issues influencing Hispanic childhood obesity highlighting the role of social context, including structural factors (schools and the community), culture and economics on childhood obesity and how social contextual factors in combination with individual psychosocial factors affect eating behaviors and childhood obesity within this population.

Obesity and Nutrition in the Latino Population - Dr. Weiss

Participation Makes a Difference - Latino Health Access

Module 3

An overview of specific issues influencing Southeast Asians and Pacific Islander childhood obesity highlighting the role of social context, including structural factors (schools and the community), culture and economics on childhood obesity and how social contextual factors in combination with individual psychosocial factors affect eating behaviors and childhood obesity within this population.

Social Determinants of Childhood Obesity for Asian Americans/Southeast Asians - Dr. Nguyen

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans: Are there differences? - Dr. McEligot

Childhood Obesity & Nutrition Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander - Pacific Islander Health Partnership

Nutrition and Physical Activity in Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders - Dr. McEligot, Dr. McMullen & Pacific Islander Health Partnership

• Hula Dance and Exercise

• Food Sampling

Module 4

A review of effective intervention strategies, including physical activity and nutrition at the community, institutional, school and public policy levels.

Developing an Action Plan -Dr. Chandler

Social Ecology, Nutrition, and Childhood Obesity in Underserved Populations - Dr. Weiss

Food Choices: Why Do People Eat What They Eat? - Dr. Weiss

Fundamental Movement Components and Skill Development - Dr. Patterson

Exercise Concepts and Fitness Education - Dr. Patterson

Physical Activity and Nutrition - Dr. Patterson

Below are websites containing ideas for physical activity lessons.

Hamster Dance Fitness Exercises 4^th Grade http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mmJ7VDIp0s

PE Hoop Pass http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aZmB7rdci8

Movement Skills K-2     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvQ7YQcuX50 

PE Activity ‘Who Let the Dogs Out?” Locomotor and Manipulative Skills http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0-e7qwVUJc

Incorporating many ideas into one Physical Education Lesson Grades 1-3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpCtMZngKg8

Physical Education Lesson Manipulatives http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukKYglERK1I

Fun with the Parachute http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKYrAv5um8Q