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FatinSekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bintang Alam

Project Overview

Obesity once associated only with adults is now affecting children!

Recently, cases of childhood obesity have increased significantly

An estimated 17.6 million children under five are overweight worldwide (WHO, 2003).

You work as nutritionist to create awareness about childhood obesity and propose feasible strategies to prevent and control obesity in the school community.

How do I plan a healthy and nutritious balanced diet?

How do I prevent and control obesity in my school community?

Form groups of five Study about obesity and BMI calculation in

detail Conduct a survey of 15 Form 2 students

Prepare a survey sheet to collect data Height and weight measurements Food consumption for 3 consecutive days Daily routine and family history

Calculate the Body Mass Index (BMI) Analyse the data and relate it to the factors leading

to obesity Propose a balanced diet for the sample students Devise strategies to control and prevent obesity

Share your study through wiki to the school community

Make flyers to promote awareness on ways to prevent and control obesity

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,476417-1,00.html

www.agnews.tamu.edu/dailynews/stories/HEAL/Feb1004a.htm