Date of Presentation
5-6-2021 12:00 AM
College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
• Diet-related chronic conditions are top contributors of disability and premature death, including: obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension
• Disproportionate effect on minority populations
• There is a growing rate of diet-related chronic conditions in youth, particularly obesity
• 40% of youth in Philadelphia are classified as overweight or obese
• Childhood obesity is associated with increased healthcare costs and utilization
• Schools and corner stores lack in providing adequate healthy food options for youth
• African-American youth are being targeted by advertisements for unhealthy food options
Keywords
food deserts, African Americans, pediatric obesity, diet, adolescent
Disciplines
Community Health | Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases | Public Health Education and Promotion
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Community Health Commons, Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons
Exploration of Societal Barriers to a Balanced and Healthy Diet Among African-American Middle-School Students in Philadelphia
• Diet-related chronic conditions are top contributors of disability and premature death, including: obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension
• Disproportionate effect on minority populations
• There is a growing rate of diet-related chronic conditions in youth, particularly obesity
• 40% of youth in Philadelphia are classified as overweight or obese
• Childhood obesity is associated with increased healthcare costs and utilization
• Schools and corner stores lack in providing adequate healthy food options for youth
• African-American youth are being targeted by advertisements for unhealthy food options