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