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After studying L’s obesity problem, I have come up with some strategies to support him within the preschool and classroom setting. The family will be participating in some of the strategies and he will be practicing what he has learned at home. I believe the following strategies are going to be of great benefit for him: change his eating habits, live a healthy lifestyle and to feel motivated to exercise and reduce his weight. These strategies will be imparted in general for all children at the preschool to ensure L does not feel depressed about his health condition. I want to make sure L’s self- esteem goes up and that he will be happy to participate in the activities.
The first strategy that I will develop for my classroom to support L’s obesity problem is to include nutrition education classes in the program or curriculum. For example, in the science class we will talk about the different types of fats, calories, and the foods that promote good health. In the math class children will learn how many calories they should consume per day. During the lesson children will learn how to read food labels and what foods they should avoid eating. For example, we will discuss health problems caused by eating too much candy, soda, frozen food and junk food. For example, they will learn that consuming too much soda and candy causes dental caries and could develop into diabetes and obesity. To arise concern about these health problems I will explain in detail about these health problems and why eating healthy and exercising are the solution to avoid getting sick from them.
I will use paint to develop lessons that educate them on healthy foods choices. For example, during the lesson they will colors pictures of healthy foods, such...

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...will lose some weight and his health problems will diminish.
When a child faces obesity issues, it is important to refer him and his family to a summer program where he can exercise with other children that have the same condition. For example, the family could join MEND, or Muevete USA- Chicago. These programs could help him to lose weight and increase his self-esteem. In all the strategies that I mentioned above not only will they help L and his family but also all the children and their families that face obesity, because they will be taking home a foundation to change their lifestyle. They will be knowledgeable about the importance of doing physical activities and eating healthy to overcome overweight problems. I think we have to motivate parents and children by educating them and creating programs that keep them active to reduce obesity problems in our city.

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