Health Sciences 2700A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Gallbladder Disease, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Insulin Resistance
19 Sep 2016
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Chapter 9: physical and cognitive development in middle. Average height of 3 feet tall. Girls shorter and lighter until about age 9, when trend reverses. Girls have higher body fat, boys more muscle. Physical symptoms: high blood pressure, cholesterol, respiratory problems, insulin resistance. Development of lifelong problems: heart disease, diabetes, gallbladder disease, cancer early death. Above 85th percentile- child considered overweight, above 95th percentile- child considered obese. Insufficient sleep more time to eat when you"re always awake. Reduced life chances in close relationships and employment. Family-based interventions: diet change, exercise program, positive reinforcement. School environment: screenings, improved nutrition standards, additional recess/physical education time, obesity awareness programs. High rates in first two years of school as exposed to other ill children and immune system still developing. 15%-20% have chronic conditions (including physical disabilities): asthma, severe illnesses, such as sickle cell anemia, arthritis, aids, cancer, and diabetes. Bronchial tubes highly sensitive to stimuli: cold, infection, allergies, stress, wheezing, coughing, breathing problems.
