Question

Describe the four benefits of the CATCH BPC program in reducing obesity in children

Answer 1

Answer:

The four benefits of the CATCH BPC program in reducing obesity in children are:

- Reduction in overweight and obesity

- Creates lasting change in health behaviours

- Improves academic achivement

-It is the most cost effective mean to prevent childhood obesity

Explanation:

Reduction in overweight and obesity: studies show CATCH has a greater impact in reducing overweight and obesity when compared with control groups.

Creates lasting change in health behaviours: CATCH tend to make a long lasting change in children and adolescents by reducing fat consumption and increasing physical activity.

Improves academic achivement: a study showed that 60 minutes of physical activity improved math and reading achivement.

It is the most cost effective mean to prevent childhood obesity: CATCH is highly cost effective improving not only life duration but its quality.