health promotion of the school-aged child
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Health promotion of the school-aged child. By Kelly Graham, Chelsea Moore, and Mattie Starks. Objectives. The objective of this presentation is to provide parents of school-age children with information on the following topics: Screenings and immunizations Nutrition Exercise Oral health - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Health promotion of the school-aged childBy Kelly Graham, Chelsea Moore,
and Mattie Starks
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ObjectivesThe objective of this presentation is to provide parents of school-age children with information on the following topics:O Screenings and immunizations O NutritionO ExerciseO Oral healthO Mental health and bullyingO Safety
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(Murray, Zentner, & Yakimo, 2009)
School-aged yearsO Middle childhood: 6-8 years of ageO Late childhood: 8-12 years of age
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(Riley, Locke, & Skye, 2011)
ScreeningsO Complete history and physicalO Lifestyle habits (diet, exercise,
screen time, sleep, dental care, and safety)
O Vision and hearing screeningsO Developmental screeningO Mental health screening
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(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014)
ImmunizationsO Yearly flu vaccineO Recommended vaccines-ages 4 to 6:
O DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis)O IPV (polio)O MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)O Varicella (chickenpox)
O Recommended vaccines-ages 11 and 12:O DTaPO MeningococcalO HPV2-for girls only or HPV4-for boys and girls
(human papillomavirus; series of 3-doses)
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(Mayo Clinic, 2014)
Nutritional guidelinesO Daily guidelines for girls
O Ages 4-8: O Calories 1200-1800O Protein 3-5 ouncesO Vegetables 1.5-2.5 cupsO Fruits 1-1.5 cupsO Grains 4-6 ouncesO Dairy 2.5-3 cups
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(Mayo Clinic, 2014)
Nutritional guidelinesO Daily guidelines for girls
O Ages 9-13: O Calories 1400-2200O Protein 4-6 ouncesO Vegetables 1.5-3 cupsO Fruits 1.5-2 cupsO Grains 5-7 ouncesO Dairy 2.5-3 cups
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(Mayo Clinic, 2014)
Nutritional guidelinesO Daily guidelines for boys
O Ages 4-8: O Calories 1200-2000O Protein 3-5.5 ouncesO Vegetables 1.5-2.5 cupsO Fruits 1-2 cupsO Grains 4-6 ouncesO Dairy 2.5-3 cups
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(Mayo Clinic, 2014)
Nutritional guidelinesO Daily guidelines for boys
O Ages 9-13: O Calories 1600-2600O Protein 5-6.5 ouncesO Vegetables 2-3.5 cupsO Fruits 1.5-2 cupsO Grains 5-9 ouncesO Dairy 3 cups
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(American Heart Association, 2013)
Physical activityO Lack of physical activity could lead
to:O Heart diseaseO ObesityO High blood pressureO Diabetes
O Recommended guidelines for children:O Sixty minutes of moderate to vigorous
physical activity daily
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(American Heart Association, 2013)
Physical activityO Importance of exercise
O Weight controlO Raises “good” cholesterol (HDL)O Reduces risk of diabetes, high blood
pressure, heart diseaseO Improved psychological well-being
O How to promote exerciseO Make exercise funO Be a good role modelO Limit screen time
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(Hirsch, 2012)
Oral healthO Tips for maintaining good oral health
in children:1. Brush your child’s teeth at least
twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste
2. Help your child floss once a day3. Provide healthy meals and snacks4. Take your child to the dentist for
regular check-ups at least twice a year
5. Ask your dentist about sealants
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(Collaborative Solutions Network, 2014)
Mental HealthO The mental health problems that affect the
school-aged child include:O ADHDO Anxiety disorderO Asperger syndromeO Attachment disorderO Bipolar disorderO DepressionO Eating disordersO Oppositional Defiant DisorderO Substance abuseO Trauma
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(stopbullying.gov, n.d.)
BullyingO Unwanted or aggressive behavior that
involves real or perceived power imbalance
O Bullies and kids being bullied can have serious and lasting problems, such as depression or suicidal thoughts
O Types of bullyingO VerbalO SocialO Physical
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(stopbullying.gov, n.d.)
BullyingO Who is at risk
O Gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgenderO Kids with disabilitiesO Socially isolated
O Warning signsO Unexplained injuryO Personal property lost or damagedO Faking illnesses
O Effects of bullyingO Mental health issuesO Decrease in academic performanceO Health complaints
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(stopbullying.gov, n.d.)
BullyingO How to prevent bullying
O Help your kids understand what bullying is
O Talk to your kids openly about bullying
O Encourage your kids to stay active in activities they enjoy
O Be a good role model for your kids and treat others with respect and kindness
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(stopbullying.gov, n.d.)
BullyingO Responding to the bullying
O Respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior
O Find out what happened by getting the facts and determining if it’s bullying
O Support the child who was bulliedO Address the child who bulliedO Talk to the kids who witnessed the
bullying
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(Boyse, 2009)
SafetyO Ensure proper restraints in the carO Water safety O Fire safetyO PoisoningO Gun safetyO Internet safetyO Recreational safetyO Stranger danger
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ReferencesO American Heart Association (2013). The AHA's recommendations for
physical activity in children. Retrieved from http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/HealthierKids/ActivitiesforKids/The-AHAs-Recommendations-for-Physical-Activity-in-Children_UCM_304053_Article.jsp
O Boyse, K. (2009). Children and Safety: General Information. Retrieved from http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/genlsafe.htm
O Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014). Recommended immunization schedules for persons Aged 0 through 18 years: United States, 2014. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/child-adolescent.html
O Collaborative Network Solutions (2014). Middle Childhood (6-12 years). Retrieved from http://www.mentalhealthconnect.org/professionals/strategies/middle-school/
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ReferencesO Hirsch, K.H. (2012). Taking care of your teeth. Retrieved from
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/teeth_care.html#
O Mayo Clinic Staff (2014). Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/childrens-health/in-depth/nutrition-for-kids/art-20049335?pg=1
O Murray, RB., Zentner, J.P., & Yakimo, R. (2009). Health promotion strategies through the life span (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
O Riley, M., Locke, A.B., & Skye, E.P. (2011). Health maintenance in school-aged children: Part I. History, physical examination, screening, and immunizations. American Family Physician, 83(6), 683-688. Retrieved from http://www.aafp.org/afp/2011/0315/p683.html
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References O stopbullying.gov (n.d.). Prevent bullying. Retrieved
from http://www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/index.html
O Stopbullying.gov (n.d.). Respond to bullying. Retrieved from http://www.stopbullying.gov/respond/support-kids-involved/index.html
O stopbullying.gov (n.d.). What is bullying. Retrieved from http://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/roles-kids-play/index.html
O stopbullying.gov (n.d.). Who is at risk. Retrieved from http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/effects/index.html