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Physical activity is a possible protective factor against
________asthma development.
Asthma
________: a chronic lung disease that involves episodes of airflow obstruction.
Physic health and wellness at this age has long term
health and psychosocial consequences.
In one study, a pattern of sleep problems over a 4 year period from preschool to school age was associated with
a 16-fold increase in the risk of psychosocial symptoms, problems with social interactions, and anxious/depressed mood
Overall health at this age is
strong and robust
Percentage of obesity
increases at this age compared to early childhood
School-age children may have increased autonomy over
food choices
School age children may prefer
sweet or fast foods
More screen time means
insufficient physical activity
Some improvement in
social policies on healthy eating
What are some health and psychosocial consequences?
Diabetes, high cholesterol, cardiovascular
Peers, bullying
Children vulnerable to messages
Focus on maintaining
healthy eating and wellness
Need calories for
growth and energy
Balance in messages of
healthy eating
Diet culture pervasive at
younger ages, especially as media expands
More time needed for
school-age children in physical activity, outdoors
Chronic illnesses are
on the rise
What is the most common childhood chronic disease?
asthma
Exact causes of asthma are unknown, but
it is believed that it results from a hypersensitivity to environmental substances that triggers an allergic reaction.
Asthma is treated with
inhalers and medications.
Asthma is often monitored in
school
Sleep improves for most children and then
declines again as they get older and become adolescents
CDC recommends
9-12 hours of sleep
Both lack of sleep and poor sleep quality have
negative consequences for children.
What are some negative consequences of poor sleep/lack of sleep?
somatic complaints, poorer school performance, mood disorders, motor skills problems, behavior problems
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