Travel and Concession Cards

The young child(under 4 years old)and the students (primary and secondary school students) who can get a free travel, if they possess a concession cards. The person who can apply for a concession card in many different ways, in stance,from the school or TAFE College and so on. Government to provide cards for eligible students. If the people travel on concession ticket, and they must carry their concession card. If they don’t and are caught by a transit officer,  they may be given an on-the-spot fine of $200.

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The homework about obesity in Children

What is obesity?

Your body stores unused energy (kilojoules) as body fat. To maintain a healthy weight, you need to use (or ‘burn’) the energy from the foods you eat. If you eat more than you use, your body will store the extra energy as fat.

What are the reasons for obesity in children?

*Food choices

*Lack of physical activity
*Spending a lot of time on sedentary pursuits
*Overweight parents
*Genetics

Is obesity only a national problem?

No,Levels of childhood obesity are increasing at alarming rates in many countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia

What do statistics show?
*In Australia, one in five children and adolescents are either overweight or obese. *From 1985 to 1995 the number of overweight 7–15 year olds almost doubled. The numbers of obese children has more than tripled. At the current rate, it is predicted that 65 per cent of young Australians will be overweight or obese by 2020.

What is making the obesity problem worse?

*The overall cost of food has gone down.
*More food is prepared away from home.
*Energy-dense foods and drinks are more readily available.
*Portion sizes have increased.
*Marketing of energy-dense foods and drinks has increased.
*The use of cars has increased.
*The number of two-income families has increased.
*The time spent in paid employment has increased. *The role of physical education in the school curriculum has reduced

Does obesity have an impact on children's health?

   Yes

If yes, explain how?

*Type 2 diabetes – while this condition is most commonly seen in adults, it is now also being diagnosed in children
*Eating disorders such as bulimia or binge eating
*Orthopaedic disorders – problems with foot structure
*Liver problems, including fatty liver
*Respiratory disorders, such as blocked airways and restrictions in the chest wall, which cause breathlessness during exercise
*Sleep apnoea – this is a condition that causes difficulty breathing when sleeping. It also causes snoring, waking often and poor sleep. It makes people feel tired and contributes to poor concentration during the day
*Cardiomyopathy – a problem with the heart muscle, caused when extra effort is needed to pump blood.

What are the other impacts caused by obesity in children

 the development of friendships and competency at school.

What is the treatment?

*An Accredited Practising Dietitian, contact the Dietitians Association of Australia
*Your doctor

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