2. What concerns would you have about Jose's safety?

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3. What potential health problems is Jose likely to develop if his current behaviors do not change?

4. What environmental risk factors may be contributing to the family’s health problems?

5. If you were working with this family, list at least 2 suggestions for improving their health? Please provide specific examples.

6. Research and read more about the national health initiatives described in the section “Promoting Wellness Through National Initiatives” on page 11 of your text. Choose 1 initiative and find out if it is available in your area and what services are provided. Are the programs and services meeting the needs of children in your community? If so, please explain how they are able to meet the needs of children. If not, what recommendations would you offer for improvement? Please explain your answer in detail and provide examples.

Answer 1

1. Both the short term and long term effects of Jose´s overweight on health are of concern because of the negative psychological and health consequences in his childhood. Potential Negative Psychological Outcomes: Depressive symptoms, Poor Body Image, Low Self-Concept, Risk for Eating Disorders and Behavior and Learning Problems.

2. His negative health consequences should include Insulin Resistance, Type 2Diabetes, Asthma, Hypertension, High Total, and LDL Cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, Low HDL Cholesterol levels in the blood, sleep apnea, Early puberty, Orthopedic problems such as Blount's disease and slipped capital femoral epiphysis.

3. Obese children are more likely to be obese as adults, hence they are at increased risk for a number of diseases including stroke, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and some cancers.

4. Jose´s mom with poor nutritional habits and who lead sedentary lifestyles role model these behaviors for her child, thereby creating an "obesigenic" home environment.

5. Encourage free play in young children and provide environments that allow children to play indoors and outdoors. Role model through actions healthy dietary practices, nutritional snacks, and lifestyle activities. Avoid badgering children, restrictive feeding, labeling foods as "good" or "bad," and using food as a reward.

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