Studies have proven that more that one in every four children that is examined by a health professional is either obese, or possesses a great deal of risk for becoming obese.
What can we do to help the youth at risk? Many people don’t realize that when they remain significantly overweight, they pose risk for more than 10 serious and possibly fatal diseases.
The thing is – we need to be realistic. Fast food restaurants are never going to go away, and parents can only prevent their child for so long. I know of mnay children that were not allowed to consume fast food, but did it every chance they got when their parents were oblivious.
Also, we can’t always force the youth to get away from the TV, go outside and exercise. There are also parents that won’t force their child to do that either. Many parents say that schools need to do this and do that, but they think that the proposal stops at 3pm, and they don’t have to worry about anything. "Since the schools can take care of it." Many parents, especially parents that are also overweight will not force their child to do something "just to be skinny", the thing is, many parents feel as if their child does not need to lose weight because they feel as if they would be catering to society’s ideals.

I am in my last year of high school and am currently completely a special studies assignment for my Early Childhood studies class.
The assignment is worth 30% and requires an investigation with a survey.
My special studies is on childhood obesity focusing on children 0 to 6 years of age. It would be very helpful if any parents or guardians of overweight children
could complete this survey or answer as many questions as possible.
It is quite difficult for me to communicate with parents of obese children In person.. Obviously because of the sensitive and personal nature of the topic and if anyone
could give up a few minutes and answer these questions it would be much appreciated.

Also if you yourself were obese as a child or overweight it would be great if you too could answer this survey just by applying the questions to yourself.

note: I will delete the survey after a week and any responses to the questionnaire will be treated confidentially. Thank you.

Survey.

Your relationship to the child?. Father or Mother?

Your Childs age:

Do you believe your child will grow out of obesity?

Is there a family history of obesity?

What do you believe is the cause of your child obesity?
-Diet
-Lack of physical activity
-Genetics

Do you feel you make healthy food choices for your child?

Do you use food to comfort your child?

Do you buy fast food (take away) as a reward for your child?

Is physical activity an important part of your of your life style?

Does your child have any known medical problems caused by obesity?
If so what are they?

Has a health professional suggested your child lose weight?

How does obesity effect your child emotionally or socially?

Does your child express frustration over their physical ability?

Does your child have low self esteem?

Has your child experienced bullying because of their weight?

If your child has not approached you regarding their weight have you spoken to them about it?

As a family would you a change your diet to a more nutritional menu and incorporate more physical activity to help your child maintain a healthy weight?

I am in my last year of highschool and am currently completely a special studies assignment for my Early Childhood studies class.
The assignment is worth 30% and requires an investigation with a survey.
My special studies is on childhood obesity focusing on children 0 to 6 years of age. It would be very helpful if any parents or guardians of overweight children
could complete this survey or answer as many questions as possible.
It is quite difficult for me to communicate with parents of obese children In person.. Obviously because of the sensitive and personal nature of the topic and if anyone
could give up a few minutes and answer these questions it would be much appreciated.

Also if you yourself were obese as a child or overweight it would be great if you too could answer this survey just by applying the questions to yourself.

note: I will delete the survey after a week and any responses to the questionnaire will be treated confidentially. Thank you.

Survey.

Your relationship to the child?. Father or Mother?

Your Childs age:

Do you believe your child will grow out of obesity?

Is there a family history of obesity?

What do you believe is the cause of your child obesity?
-Diet
-Lack of physical activity
-Genetics

Do you feel you make healthy food choices for your child?

Do you use food to comfort your child?

Do you buy fast food (take away) as a reward for your child?

Is physical activity an important part of your of your life style?

Does your child have any known medical problems caused by obesity?
If so what are they?

Has a health professional suggested your child lose weight?

How does obesity effect your child emotionally or socially?

Does your child express frustration over their physical ability?

Does your child have low self esteem?

Has your child experienced bullying because of their weight?

If your child has not approached you regarding their weight have you spoken to them about it?

As a family would you a change your diet to a more nutritional menu and incorporate more physical activity to help your child maintain a healthy weight?

I am in my last year of high school and am currently completely a special studies assignment for my Early Childhood studies class.
The assignment is worth 30% and requires an investigation with a survey.
My special studies is on childhood obesity focusing on children 0 to 6 years of age. It would be very helpful if any parents or guardians of overweight children
could complete this survey or answer as many questions as possible.
It is quite difficult for me to communicate with parents of obese children In person.. Obviously because of the sensitive and personal nature of the topic and if anyone
could give up a few minutes and answer these questions it would be much appreciated.

Also if you yourself were obese as a child or overweight it would be great if you too could answer this survey just by applying the questions to yourself.

note: I will delete the survey after a week and any responses to the questionnaire will be treated confidentially.
Thank you.

Survey.

Your relationship to the child?. Father or Mother?

Your Childs current age and at what age did they develop obesity or be diagnosed?

Do you believe your child will grow out of obesity?

Is there a family history of obesity?

What do you believe is the cause of your childs obesity?
-Diet
-Lack of physical activity
-Genetics

Do you feel you make healthy food choices for your child?

Do you use food to comfort your child?

Do you use food to reward your child?
(such as fast food (take away) or sweets.)

Is physical activity an important part of your of your life style?

Does your child have any known medical problems caused by obesity?
If so what are they?

Has a health professional suggested your child lose weight?

Do you know of any health problems caused by obesity if so what are they?

How does obesity effect your child emotionally or socially?

Does your child express frustration over their physical ability?

Does your child have low self esteem?

Has your child experienced bullying because of their weight?

If your child has not approached you regarding their weight have you spoken to them about it?

As a family would you a change your diet to a more nutritional menu and incorporate more physical activity to help your child maintain a healthy weight?

I am in my last year of high school and am currently completely a special studies assignment for my Early Childhood studies class.
The assignment is worth 30% and requires an investigation with a survey.
My special studies is on childhood obesity focusing on children 0 to 6 years of age. It would be very helpful if any parents or guardians of overweight children
could complete this survey or answer as many questions as possible.
It is quite difficult for me to communicate with parents of obese children In person.. Obviously because of the sensitive and personal nature of the topic and if anyone
could give up a few minutes and answer these questions it would be much appreciated.

Also if you yourself were obese as a child or overweight it would be great if you too could answer this survey just by applying the questions to yourself.

note: I will delete the survey after a week and any responses to the questionnaire will be treated confidentially. Thank you.

Survey.

Your relationship to the child?. Father or Mother?

Your Childs current age and at what age did they develop obesity or be diagnosed?

Do you believe your child will grow out of obesity?

Is there a family history of obesity?

What do you believe is the cause of your childs obesity?
-Diet
-Lack of physical activity
-Genetics

Do you feel you make healthy food choices for your child?

Do you use food to comfort your child?

Do you use food to reward your child?
(such as fast food (take away) or sweets.)

Is physical activity an important part of your of your life style?

Does your child have any known medical problems caused by obesity?
If so what are they?

Has a health professional suggested your child lose weight?

Do you know of any health problems caused by obesity if so what are they?

How does obesity effect your child emotionally or socially?

Does your child express frustration over their physical ability?

Does your child have low self esteem?

Has your child experienced bullying because of their weight?

If your child has not approached you regarding their weight have you spoken to them about it?

As a family would you a change your diet to a more nutritional menu and incorporate more physical activity to help your child maintain a healthy weight?