Finding Your Passion

Introduction

In module 2 you will build on the causes and effects of obesity by learning about childhood obesity as it relates to the Pacific region. The module will delve deeper into the relationships between the factors that affect childhood obesity and begin to look at how they intersect. This module will explore your role in childhood obesity prevention and what motivates you.

Objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to...

Identify sources for childhood obesity information and data pertaining to the Pacific region
Understand the interaction between the social ecological model (SEM) levels in childhood obesity prevention
Understand the factors that affect childhood obesity in the Pacific region
Identify policies that influence childhood obesity prevention in the Pacific region

Lesson

Review the Required Resources thoroughly BEFORE going through the Graded Activities. Watch videos in the order they are listed or appear in a YouTube playlist. Please be aware of the due dates associated with this lesson.

Required Resources

Novotny et al. (2015). Prevalence of Young Child Overweight and Obesity in the United States Affiliated Pacific Region as Compared to the 48 Contiguous States: A Systematic Review and Meta-regression by the Children’s Healthy Living Program
Children’s Healthy Living Approach

Children’s Healthy Living Approach Slides from Video
Social and Behavioral Health Sciences: Obesity

Social and Behavioral Health Sciences Slides from Video

After watching this video, watch each of the six videos in the YouTube playlist, required resource #4.
YouTube Playlist: The effect of Systems

Watch each of the six videos in this playlist.
Online Policy and Advocacy Resources Related to Childhood Obesity

Online Policy and Advocacy Resources Slides from Video

As you watch this video, think about these questions: What information do you need to support your policy? (i.e. facts about money, health, similar policies enacted, etc) Where will you be able to find the information? What other information do you need?
Political Structures in U.S. Affiliated Pacific

Political Structures Slides from Video

As you view the video, think about these questions: How do the political structures affect your policy brief? What political entities would you approach to address your policy brief? What other information do you need?