Middle Childhood: Physical Health

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Middle Childhood

Physical Health

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