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| 1. Project Title | H2O for Moonee Valley Kids Project |
| 2. Author | Claire Conlon for Doutta Galla Community Health Service |
| 3. Theme | |
| 4. Project Type | Health Promotion/Community Development |
| 5. Locality | Australia (Nation-wide) |
| 6. Status | Completed |
| 7. Commencement Date | 04-01-2001 |
| 8. Expected Completion Date | 02-01-2004 |
| 9. Describe the issue/s under consideration |
| There are several major health problems facing all Australian children today. Among the most prominent are childhood obesity/overweight and the growing number of oral health problems, particularly dental decay. Although these health concerns have an immediate impact on a child , perhaps more worrying are the potential long term consequences. Obesity during childhood is a predictor for the development of obesity in adulthood. This is of particular concern as overweight and obesity are a significant risk factor for diseases such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. The health issues for children aged 0-12 are -childhood obesity -dental decay -Vitamin D deficiency and rickets -high intake of sweet drinks and processed, high fat foods |