Our Supersized Kids: Childhood Obesity

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Health Education

Grade(s)

5, 6, 7

Overview

Childhood obesity is a crippling crisis of supersized proportions. During the past four decades, obesity rates have soared among all ages, but no more so than in children ages 6 to 11. Today, nearly a third of our children and adolescents are overweight or obese. And the numbers continue to rise.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 5

HE19.5.2.1

Describe how the school and community can support personal health practices and behaviors.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

HE19.6.1.1

Describe the interrelationship between social and emotional health in adolescence.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

HE19.6.1.4

Examine how personal health and wellness are affected positively or negatively by an individual’s surroundings.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

HE19.6.1.5

Identify how positive family practices and beliefs promote personal health.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.2.1

Describe how family values and behaviors influence the health of adolescents.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 7

HE19.7.2.2

Explain how communities can affect personal health practices and behaviors.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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