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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to:
Identify health promotion strategies.
Understand the definitions for health promotion and related topics.
Discuss considerations for health promotion interventions.
Identify information for children with disabilities.
Identify information for children who are obese.
Understand the roles in community settings.
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Fitness, wellness, health promotion, and prevention are all key components in the rehabilitation for children. President Bush in 2002, launched a President’s HealthierUS Initiative.1 Steps to a HealthierUS was established by the US Department of Health and Human Services to target public education and community-based grants to reduce the burden of diabetes, overweight, obesity, asthma, and to address 3 related risk factors: physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and tobacco use. The president’s initiative was designed to improve personal health and fitness. The 4 points of the initiative were to:
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The president’s initiative is based on improving personal fitness and becoming healthier to achieve a better and longer life.1 See Figure 18-1 for an example of outdoor city space that encourage fitness activities.2
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The Surgeon General in 2005 published The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Improve the Health and Wellness of Persons With Disabilities.3 The surgeon general described the challenges to health and well-being faced by persons of all ages with disabilities. The 4 goals for the vision for the future are3:
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Goal 1: People nationwide understand that persons with disabilities can lead long, healthy, productive lives.
Goal 2: Health care providers have the knowledge and tools to screen, diagnose, and treat the whole person with a disability with dignity.
Goal 3: Persons with disabilities can promote their own good health by developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles.
Goal 4: Accessible health care and support services promote independence for persons with disabilities.
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The US Department of Health and Human Services recommends that young people aged 6 to 17 years participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily.4 See Table 18-1 for physical activity guidelines for Americans. This is the part of the recommendation the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition has made. The President’s Council reports that active children are more likely to become active and healthier adults. Physical activity has an impact on academic performance and social skills. It has been demonstrated that increased physical activity will lead to:
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