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Public Health Promotion Project
Name of the Student
Name of the University
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Table of Contents
Control of obesity in teenagers..................................................................................................2
Introduction............................................................................................................................2
Health Promotion and Target Group Outline.........................................................................2
Health Promotion Aims..........................................................................................................3
Health Promotion prevention management perspective........................................................3
Stakeholders and community consultation.............................................................................4
Health Message/Logo.............................................................................................................5
Health Promotion Activity Description.................................................................................5
Health Promotion Evaluation Proposal..................................................................................6
Conclusion..............................................................................................................................8
Reference....................................................................................................................................9

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Control of obesity in teenagers
Introduction
Obesity is a physiological condition which is characterized by an accumulation of
excess body fat, causing different health-related complications (Heymsfield & Wadden,
2017). Obesity is technically diagnosed by calculating the Body Mass Index of the person
(Nuttall, 2015). Several diseases and health conditions such as cardiovascular disease,
obstructive sleep apnoea, depression, diabetes type 2 and arthritis are closely related to
obesity (Sahoo et al., 2015). The major reasons behind the health condition can be excessive
food intake, endocrine disorders, genetic characteristics and adverse effects of different
medications (Sahoo et al., 2015). A health promotion plan refers to a programme which can
be used to motivate and engage individuals to live a healthy life by selecting healthy
behaviours. The specific change in behaviour can help to reduce the risk factors related to
many health conditions (Eldredge et al., 2016). In this essay, a health promotion plan is
discussed focusing on obesity among teenagers. The plan was designed to reduce the risk
related to obesity among teenagers who are primarily diagnosed as overweight. The plan is
further supported by scientific pieces of evidence retrieved from Pub Med and Google
Scholar.
Health Promotion and Target Group Outline
It has been reported by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2018) that
around 25% of children and young adults from the age group 2-17 were found to be
overweight during 2017-18. Moreover, during 2014-15, children and teenagers from the age
group of 10-17 were found to be obese and significantly differ from the previous 20 years
(Australia’s health 2018, 2018). National Cancer Control Indicators (2019) highlighted the
fact that 10% of children and teenagers of Australian origin were overweight whereas, the
numbers for non-indigenous teenagers were 6%. Hence, it is clear that long term effects of

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obesity in adolescents can be severe which needs to be controlled in the early stages (Zhuang,
Zhou & Zhang, 2018). The health promotion plan will be targeting teenagers and young
adults aged 12-17 years studying in South Sydney schools suffering from obesity. The health
promotion plan is designed in such a way that it is beneficial for this target group with proper
education about the risk factors associated with obesity and benefits of including a balanced
diet.
Health Promotion Aims
Organizations have been long lacking the ability to develop and implement a proper
plan for which a SMART goal will be drawn. This helps in the achieving of the goal by
clearly stating what is expected with suitable measures. The measures which will be
undertaken will help in the evaluation of whether the goal is achievable or not. In this case,
the SMART goal of the program will be designed to control obesity in teenagers aged 12-17
by physiological evaluation by the involvement of health professionals within the next twelve
months.
Specific (S) The specific aim will be to control obesity in teenagers aged 12-17
Measurable (M) It can be measured by Physiological evaluation
Achievable (A) It can be achieved by the involvement of health professionals.
Relevant (R) The health promotion plan can help to control obesity, hence it is relevant.
Time frame (T) It can be achieved within 12 months.