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Childhood Obesity Facts
- Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years.
- The percentage of children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 20% in 2008. Similarly, the percentage of adolescents aged 12–19 years who were obese increased from 5% to 18% over the same period.
- In 2008, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese.1,2
- Overweight is defined as having excess body weight for a particular height from fat, muscle, bone, water, or a combination of these factors.3 Obesity is defined as having excess body fat.4
- Overweight and obesity are the result of “caloric imbalance”—too few calories expended for the amount of calories consumed—and are affected by various genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors.5,6
Health Effects of Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on health and well-being.
Immediate health effects:
- Obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. In a population-based sample of 5- to 17-year-olds, 70% of obese youth had at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease.7
- Obese adolescents are more likely to have prediabetes, a condition in which blood glucose levels indicate a high risk for development of diabetes.8,9
- Children and adolescents who are obese are at greater risk for bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and poor self-esteem.5,6,10
Long-term health effects:
- Children and adolescents who are obese are likely to be obese as adults11-14 and are therefore more at risk for adult health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis.6 One study showed that children who became obese as early as age 2 were more likely to be obese as adults.12
- Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk for many types of cancer, including cancer of the breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, pancreas, gall bladder, thyroid, ovary, cervix, and prostate, as well as multiple myeloma and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.15
Prevention
- Healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating and physical activity, can lower the risk of becoming obese and developing related diseases.6
- The dietary and physical activity behaviors of children and adolescents are influenced by many sectors of society, including families, communities, schools, child care settings, medical care providers, faith-based institutions, government agencies, the media, and the food and beverage industries and entertainment industries.
- Schools play a particularly critical role by establishing a safe and supportive environment with policies and practices that support healthy behaviors. Schools also provide opportunities for students to learn about and practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviors.”
ZUMBATOMIC FITNESS CLASSES PLUS COOKING CLASSES, FOR KIDS AND PARENTS, ARE SOME OF THE WAYS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND OFFER SOLUTIONS .
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are a non-profit organization interested in eliminating this problem and interested in working with me using the many grants available for this purpose, contact me:
Phone: 602-708-9018
Email: drshellie614@gmail.com
Websites: www.shelliefraddin.com AND www.grandmashellieteachesZumba.com
My Most Enthusiastic Zumba Gold Dancers and MoiCOME ON ‘N DANCE ZUMBA GOLD FITNESS AEROBICS
IN NEW YORK’S HUDSON VALLEY
Grandma Shellie teaches Zumba Gold to (2) Senior Zumba Lovers
(Please note that Zumba Gold can accommodate seated dancers in the same class as regular Zumba Gold Dancers)

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT YOUR BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT, THE WELLBEING OF YOUR LOVED ONES AND OUR PLANET EARTH?
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DID YOU KNOW that recent studies reveal that people with chronic or acute pain experience less pain when they dance on a regular basis.

Private Zumba Gold Class, 2007- New Paltz, NY
WHY ARE ZUMBA GOLD CLASSES THE MOST POPULAR DANCE IN TOWN?
BECAUSE IT’S THE BEST EXERCISE PARTY IN TOWN!!





Cricket Murphy replied:
Hi Ms Shellie, I just love Zumba. Love your photos. I am interested in training to be a Zumba instructor. I’m 66 very fit post jazzercise. Would like to bring this delightful experience to other seniors. Any information you can pass on for training program. GOd bless cricket 860 739 7477 Niantic CT
September 22, 2009 at 12:44 am. Permalink.
healthdoc100 replied:
Hi Cricket 860 and thank you for your email and interest in becoming a Zumba Instructor. I will be moving to Warwick, NY in December and will be teaching classes throughout NY, NJ and CT. In the meantime, you can go on the official Zumba site: zumba.com and look for certification classes in your area. Let me know if you have any more questions or would like to schedule a Zumba Gold class with me for January. Keep dancing, Grandma Shellie
October 19, 2009 at 1:30 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Cricket and thanks for your interest in Zumba. If you haven’t already become licensed, go to zumba.com, pull down link, become an instructor, put in your city or zip code and you’ll see what’s available. Good luck and have fun. Let me know what happens. Zumba blessings, Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 4:40 pm. Permalink.
EVA MAZURKIEWICZ replied:
could you please let me know how i can buy the music for zumba gold
October 29, 2009 at 11:11 pm. Permalink.
healthdoc100 replied:
Hi Eva,
There is no specific music for Zumba Gold. It’s just slower than regular Zumba. I purchase my music on Itunes and sites like this. Good luck, shellie
January 8, 2010 at 1:07 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Eva and thanks for your interest in Zumba music. I have 3 different CDs available, Zumba Megahits for $15 plus shipping; Zumba Fitness Classics for $10 plus shipping and Zumba Fitness Original for $10 plus shipping. let me know which one you’d like me to send you. Thanks, Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 4:42 pm. Permalink.
Pat Adams replied:
I live in a retirement home and we need some exercise classes like zumba for seniors. Especially we need better music. (Can you imagine exercising to Claire de Lune?)
Help!
November 16, 2009 at 8:19 pm. Permalink.
healthdoc100 replied:
Hi Patricia, where do you live? I live in the NY/NJ area now and would be interested in teaching. Let me know your location and if they are interested in hiring me. Look forward to hearing from you again. Shellie
January 8, 2010 at 12:59 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Pat and thank you for your interest in Zumba. No I can’t imagine dancing Zumba to claire de lune. :>) I do have several different CDs for you at $10 plus shipping: Zumba Fitness Classics CD or Zumba Fitness Original CD or Zumba Megahits for $15 plus shipping. Please let me know which you’d like to own. Zumba Blessings, Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 4:27 pm. Permalink.
joyce glaberson replied:
i live in nyc and am interested in taking a zumba gold class. will you be teaching in any of the 5 boroughs? thank you. joyce
December 1, 2009 at 12:07 am. Permalink.
healthdoc100 replied:
Hi Joyce, I just moved to NY from FL in Dec and am available to teach anywhere I’m hired to teach. Please let me know if you have a group and a location, and I will teach. Let’s stay in touch and let one another know if something develops. Thanks for your interest. Shellie
January 8, 2010 at 12:58 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Joyce,
Thanks for your interest in Zumba Gold. I currently live in Virginia and occasionally get to NYC to visit my children. If you go to zumba.com and pull down the link, find a zumba class, put in your zip code and you’ll see what’s happening in your area. Good luck, Zumba blessings, Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 4:24 pm. Permalink.
milissa moriello replied:
Hi does anyone know of any zumba instructer trainings in connecticut?
February 2, 2010 at 8:12 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Milissa,
Keep checking the zumba.com site pull down become an instructor link and you’ll see what’s happening in CT. Good luck, Zumba Blessings, Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 4:19 pm. Permalink.
Shirley replied:
I belong to a senior center on Long Island, N>Y our seniors would be interested in learning Zumba. Do you have a DVD available for sale?
May 23, 2010 at 1:26 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi shirley, thanks for your interest in Zumba Gold. I regret that there are no Zumba Gold DVDs available yet. I will keep your name and let you know when they become available. Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 3:44 pm. Permalink.
SHIRLEY COOPER replied:
WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE VIDEO TAPE FOR MY SENIOR
GROUP OF WOMEN…
June 10, 2010 at 3:14 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Shirley and thanks for your interest in Zumba Gold,
Unfortunately, there are no Zumba Gold DVDs made yet. I will save your name and contact you when they are available for sale. Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 3:41 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Shirley, thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. Unfortunately, at this time, there are no Gold DVDs available for sale. I will keep your name and let you know when they become available. Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 3:47 pm. Permalink.
Debbie Friebel replied:
Hello Shellie,
I am doing some flyers for a friend of mine to start to encourage the “young at heart” in our area to do Zumba Gold. Would it be OK if we used your photos as they would show people that Zumba is for everyone.
I would love it if you could let me know
Thank you and keep being an inspiration to all
Deb
South Australia.
July 1, 2010 at 1:09 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Debbie,
Thank you so much for your comment. I’d love to see the flyer you created for the young at heart. I appreciate your acknowledgment of the work I do with seniors as a senior myself.
Blessings, Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 3:39 pm. Permalink.
Faith replied:
Where can I purchase Zumba GOLD CD’s. I am 81 years old and need to exercise.
Thank YOU!
Faith
August 14, 2010 at 1:37 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Faith,
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, there are no Gold DVDs yet. But I will keep your name and let you know when they do arrive. Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 3:36 pm. Permalink.
Linda French replied:
Where can I find some dvd’s which work for seniors with limited mobility who haven’t exercised in years? My mom is just getting interested in exercising again and she’s interested in zumba. Once her mobility is better, where can I find additional dvd’s for seniors? We live in the country in Oklahoma and there aren’t any zumba classes available except for those geared to younger people….and that’s only happened recently. I think since the town (tiny) population is mostly made up of seniors, having dvd’s available could be very helpful. Do you have instructional dvd’s available? If so, where can I find them to purchase? Thanks.
August 24, 2010 at 3:57 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Linda,
Sorry it took me so long to contact you as I never received your email. Regarding Zumba Gold DVDs for seniors, there are none yet. I will keep your email in mind when I have some available for you. I do have single CDs for $10 plus shipping if you’d like that. Please let me know. Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 3:35 pm. Permalink.
Bonnie replied:
Where can I get the coin belt you are wearing in the video?
September 24, 2010 at 5:46 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Bonnie, thanks for your comment. I can send you one for $25. Please let me know if you’re interested. Thanks, Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 3:21 pm. Permalink.
Shirley Jossart replied:
Saw your video on the internet and would love to own a cd on it so that I could do it at home. I currently take zumba Gold at a senior center once a week.
November 9, 2010 at 6:59 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Shirley,
I have 2 types of CDs available. Zumba Fitness Classics and Zumba Fitness Origiinal, each with great songs. I sell them for $15 +shipping. Please let me know if you’d like me to send you one or both. Thanks, Shellie
December 27, 2010 at 3:11 pm. Permalink.
Laura Brown replied:
Would love to be put on your list for the Zumba Gold DVD. Thanks.
January 25, 2011 at 10:58 am. Permalink.
Phyllis replied:
I am 70 years old and live in North Carolina and I am interested in purchasing a Zumba Gold DVD. Can you give me any information where to buy it.
Thank you
March 7, 2011 at 4:40 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Phyllis,
thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. Currently there are no Zumba Gold DVDs available for purchase. I will let you know when they become available. Blessings, Shellie
March 12, 2011 at 9:29 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Phyllis,
Thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. Currently there are no DVDs
available. I will let you know when they do become available. Blessings, Shellie
April 10, 2011 at 10:00 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Laura, thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. I will let you know when the Zumba Gold DVD becomes available. Blessings, Shellie
March 12, 2011 at 9:30 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Laura, Thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. I will put you on my elist when the DVDs come out. Blessings, Shellie
April 10, 2011 at 10:01 am. Permalink.
Mae replied:
Would love to be put on an elist for when you have the Zumba Gold for seniors video. When do expect that to happen? My town has NOTHING for seniors for exercise! Would like to be able to do on my own.
March 11, 2011 at 5:27 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Shirley and thanks for your interest in Zumba gold. I will put you on the mailing list for Zumba Gold DVD. I don’t know when the Company will be making these available. Blessings, Shellie
March 12, 2011 at 9:28 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Mae, Thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. I have put you on the elist and will notify you when the Zumba Network introduces a Zumba Gold dvd. Blessings, Shellie
April 10, 2011 at 9:59 am. Permalink.
Linda replied:
Hi Grandma Shellie,
I have knee problems and back problems and I still have an interest in Zumba…do you have DVD’s for sale for zumba gold….chair or low impact standing zumba. I loved watching your video on your site. Please Email if you have a dvd. Thanks, Linda
April 7, 2011 at 2:03 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Linda,
Thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. I regret that the Zumba Network has no Zumba Gold DVDs available right now. I will let you know if they become available in the future. Blessings, Shellie
April 10, 2011 at 9:52 am. Permalink.
Wanda replied:
Hi Ms. Shellie:
Found your website by searching for Zumba Gold on you tube!..I was excited to see that you are also a Massage Therapist!..
I have just started taking Zumba Classes a few weeks ago and am hooked, then discovered by looking at training to become an instructor that there were Zumba Gold classes which may be just what I need and want to teach also..I am in my early 50′s and am seeing that Zumba Gold may be better for me to experience and possibly to teach..
For now I’ll keep taking the classes, and continue to think about becoming a Zumba instructor to my life list..
Your site and your enthusiasm has inspired me!
April 28, 2011 at 10:55 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Wanda, Thank you for taking the time to write a comment on my site. I encourage you to become a Zumba Gold Fitness Instructor and you can teach the class at your own pace. There are 2 benefits to being an instructor: you get to exercise for yourself and you get to inspire other seniors to get up off the couch and dance at your pace. You go girl!! and let me know when you become licensed. Blessings, Shellie
July 20, 2011 at 10:33 pm. Permalink.
Linda Aragon replied:
Hi i am the activity director at a nursing home and my residents really want to do the zumba gold for our exercise class.. Do you have any dvds to purchase if so where can i find them. Thank you
May 10, 2011 at 12:22 pm. Permalink.
leighanna meyer replied:
Hello i would love to be put on your list for a zumbu gold dvd.i have heart problems and i think this will really help.thanks so much Leighanna
May 21, 2011 at 10:06 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Leighanna, Thank you so much for your comments and interest in Zumba Gold. I believe it’s one of the best exercises for all people, since it gets you moving and you can do it at your own pace. I will put you on the list when the DVD comes out and let you know. Blessings, Shellie
July 20, 2011 at 10:35 pm. Permalink.
Cynthia replied:
Enjoyed seeing your video on utube and need to exercise but want to do something fun but not too strenuous as I haven’t exercised much – I am 68 – please let me know when there is a Zumba Gold CD, VHS or DVD available, there are no classes in this area. Thanks.
June 4, 2011 at 12:17 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Cynthia, Thank you so much for taking the time to write to me. I love Zumba Gold because you can do it at your own pace. I will let you know when the Zumba Gold DVD becomes available. Blessings, Shellie
July 20, 2011 at 10:37 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Cynthia, Thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. I will let you know when the DVD becomes available. Blessings, Shellie
July 20, 2011 at 10:49 pm. Permalink.
Debra Hayes replied:
I would like to be added to your list at hdebra@yahoo.com thank you debra . Have bad knees getting older.
June 10, 2011 at 8:50 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello and thank you for your interest in Zumba gold DVD. Currently there are none available for purchase. I will put you on my mailing list when one becomes available. Shellie
July 3, 2011 at 11:04 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Debra, thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. I will let you know when the DVD becomes available. Blessings, Shellie
July 20, 2011 at 10:50 pm. Permalink.
Kate Kowalczyk replied:
Hi Shellie!
I was looking for a DVD for senors. My brother and his wife just retired. They love to dance and I was going to get the Zumba Gold dvd for them but like you mentioned, there is not a dvd for zumba dgold yet. Please contact me when you find out about one.
Kate
June 20, 2011 at 12:16 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Kate, Thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. I will let you know when the Zumba Gold DVD becomes available. Blessings, Shellie
July 20, 2011 at 10:48 pm. Permalink.
Earlene replied:
please put me on your list for zumba gold when available ( which hopefully will be in the near future). Attended my first zumba gold class today but it was cancelled as there were not enough attending. (Now I am sore and have no where to go to work out the unused muscles haha)
It is fun. I am 76 and would like to be able to continue with this sort of excercise.
June 21, 2011 at 4:21 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Earlene, Thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold. I’m sorry that your class was cancelled. One of the problems in most areas, is that there are not enough seniors interested in Gold and not enough teachers willing to teach seniors. I will put you on my list when the DVD comes out I’ll let you know. Blessings, Shellie
July 20, 2011 at 10:53 pm. Permalink.
Jackie replied:
I would love to know when you come out with a Zumba Gold. Can you recommend one that I can do now? I am a beginner.
Thank you,
Jackie
June 26, 2011 at 11:43 am. Permalink.
maxine ciampi replied:
hello shellie i would be interested in a dvd for zumba dance for seniors. I live in mountains and no classes. Please let me know when dvd is avaiable. Keep going your great.
Maxine
July 2, 2011 at 9:55 am. Permalink.
Kay Shipley replied:
Hi Shellie
I, too, am a senior, needing exercise. Would be interested in your video.
Please let me know when available. Thanks. Kay
July 11, 2011 at 10:52 am. Permalink.
KimmyJo replied:
Would love to be contacted when the Zumba Gold becomes available. I am overweight and have a herniated disc but I am still energetic and would love to have a “fun” workout. please let me know if the dvd becomes available. Thank you! God Bless
July 11, 2011 at 8:52 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Kimmy JO,Thank you for your interest in Zumba Gold and the DVD. I will let you know as soon as it becomes available. Blessings, Shellie
July 20, 2011 at 10:28 pm. Permalink.
Jan Colburn replied:
Hi Shellie,
Thanks for all you do to help us seniors keep fit! Can you please add me to the list for a Zumba Gold DVD when one comes out? Thanks. Jan
July 20, 2011 at 12:01 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Jan, Thanks for your interest in Zumba Gold DVD. I will keep you on my list and notify you when the DVD becomes available. Blessings, Shellie
July 20, 2011 at 10:27 pm. Permalink.
char replied:
I would also like to be on your list for a Zumba Gold DVD…I am 64 and just started exercising ….. its never too late, right? I’ve lost 17 pounds so far and my goal is 25 more…Zumba would help immensely! So glad I found your website…I live on Long Island…..
Char
August 11, 2011 at 7:58 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hi Char and thanks for taking the time to email me. I love hearing stories about the success people are having losing weight, feeling better and more. I will put you on my list and let you know when the DVD is available. Shellie
August 21, 2011 at 5:44 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Char and thank you for your interest in a Zumba Gold DVD. Currently there are none available and I will let you know when they do become available. Shellie
September 11, 2011 at 4:20 pm. Permalink.
Lorraine Trivone replied:
Hi Shellie,
This is Lorraine Trivone from Staten Island. I enjoyed speaking with you earlier today. You asked me to put a post on your webiste. We are starting a Zumba class for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caregivers in Staten Island. Our class is scheduled to start on October 4, 2011 at 11:15am. Classes will be instructed by Elaine Gil of Bubbles Playhouse located at 2102 Clove Road, Staten Island, NY. I am going for a Zumba Jump Start for Gold on Sept. 10, 2011 and will then be certified in basic and gold. My cell phone number is (917) 297-3830 and you can find me on Facebook is you search for Lorraine Trivone. Take care and I hope we can keep in touch. By the way, good luck with Zumba in Virginia.
Lorraine
August 18, 2011 at 4:40 pm. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Lorraine, thank you for taking the time to contact me about Zumba for Parkinsonians. I look forward to sharing our successes and brainstorming. Good luck and have fun at your Zumba Certification session. Shellie
August 21, 2011 at 5:43 pm. Permalink.
serafina replied:
Hi—My friends and I would really lov eto get your dvds for zumba gold—-please notify me a.s.a.p.—on how to get them and when they will be available. thank you—–Serafina
August 21, 2011 at 2:04 am. Permalink.
SHELLIE FRADDIN replied:
Hello Serafina and thank you for your email. I will let you know when the Zumba Gold DVD is available. Shellie
August 21, 2011 at 5:41 pm. Permalink.
Lorraine Trivone replied:
Shellie,
Please give me a call. I have some exciting things to talk to you about. My cell phone number is (917) 297-3830. I am the one from Staten Island putting together Zumba for PD. Take care and hope all is great for you. I know we spoke on the phone, but I can’t find your number.
Lorraine
September 16, 2011 at 12:02 pm. Permalink.