Healthy Choices Healthy Kids Ms Djuana Stroud M

Healthy Choices, Healthy Kids Ms. Djuana Stroud, M. P. H. student Walden University PUBH 6165 -1 Instructor: Dr. Rebecca Heick Winter 2010

Purpose of Presentation • Improve school nutrition in our community. • Encourage parents and teachers to work together. • Promote education about food and physical activity. • Facilitate community involvement in this effort.

Why Should the Schools Be Responsible for Nutrition? • Schools are a good place to reach all children and adolescents. • Schools provide the opportunity to practice healthy eating. • Schools can teach students how to eat healthy. • Skilled personnel are available in the school to help with nutrition. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Childhood Overweight and Obesity. Retrieved from http: //www. cdc. gov/obesity/childhood/causes. html

Childhood Obesity Facts • • • It is a serious health concern! Obesity is defined as a BMI (body mass index) at or above the 95 th percentile for children of the same age and sex (CDC, 2009). Overweight is defined as a BMI at or above the 85 th percentile but lower than the 95 th percentile (CDC, 2009) Obese children are likely to be obese adults. Obese children are more at risk for type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Based on data from surveys, between 2003 -2006 prevalence of obesity has increased in children 2 -5 years of age from 5%-12%; 6 -11 years of age 6. 5%-17%; and for those adolescents between 1219 years of age 5% to 17. 6%. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Childhood Overweight and Obesity. Retrieved from http: //www. cdc. gov/obesity/childhood/causes. html

Childhood Obesity Facts Continued… • A study found that approximately 80% of children who were overweight between ages 10 -15 were obese adults 25 years later. • Imbalance of consumed calories and physical activity-> major cause of childhood obesity. • Genetic factors could be a risk. • Environmental factors that contribute to the eating behavior of children: home, community, and the school. • School-aged children are consuming large portions and energy-dense foods. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Childhood Overweight and Obesity. Retrieved from http: //www. cdc. gov/obesity/childhood/causes. html

Kids and Obesity in Georgia • 18% of Georgia’s students in 9 th-12 th grade are overweight. • 14% of Georgia’s students in 9 th-12 th grade are obese. • 44% of Georgia’s students in 9 th-12 th grade are not meeting the current recommendation for levels of physical activity. Georgia Department of Education. (2008). School Nutrition. Retrieved from http: //www. gadoe. org/fbo_nutrition. aspx

Kids and Obesity in Georgia Continued… • 1 in 5 youths in Georgia eat fruits and vegetables five times a day. • 43% watch 3 or more hours of television each day. • Approximately one-third of Georgia’s youth drink at least one non-diet soda each day. Georgia Department of Education. (2008). School Nutrition. Retrieved from http: //www. gadoe. org/fbo_nutrition. aspx

Current Programs In GA Schools • National School Lunch Program -Georgia participates in this federal program and the state is required to provide healthy, well-balanced meals. • School Breakfast Program -This program is provided by the state for all public school students, but only 31% of Georgia’s students eat breakfast at school. • Georgia’s Afterschool Snack Program -Only public and residential child care facilities are eligible to participate in this program. Georgia Department of Education. (2008). School Nutrition. Retrieved from http: //www. gadoe. org/fbo_nutrition. aspx

United States Department of Agriculture. Food Pyramid. Retrieved from http: //www. mypyramid. gov

Healthy Food Options at School or Home • • Whole Grains Fruits and Vegetables Milk Water United States Department of Agriculture. Food Pyramid. Retrieved from http: //www. mypyramid. gov

Unhealthy Food Options at School or Home • • High in saturated fats or trans fats Refined flour and sugar Fried foods High sugar content United States Department of Agriculture. Food Pyramid. Retrieved from http: //www. mypyramid. gov

Vending Machines in Schools • Most of America’s middle schools have vending machines filled with high calorie snacks and sodas. • Schools make a profit on what is sold in the vending machine. • No national standard for items sold in the vending machine. • Schools feel they compete with vending machines. Lowe, L. (2009, August 10). For Healthy Kids, Ban Junk Food from School Vending Machines. Atlanta Journal and Constitution

Exercise Promotion in the Community and Schools • • Policy Environment Physical Education Health Education Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (1996). Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating, 45(RR-9); 1 -33. Retrieved January 20, 2009 from http: //www. cdc. gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00042446. htm

Diet Linked to Learning Difficulties • Iron Deficiency Anemia – affects the body’s ability to carry oxygen in the blood-> causes fatigue, short attention span, and decreased work capacity. • Malnutrition – cannot resist infection and has been linked to lower standardized test scores. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (1996). Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating, 45(RR-9); 1 -33. Retrieved January 20, 2009 from http: //www. cdc. gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00042446. htm

What Can You Do As A Parent? • Educate students about nutrition. • Request healthy snacks be provided in snack machines. • Be an example of healthy living. • Find out what foods are being offered at your child’s school. • Encourage school and district administrators to adhere to the Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines for school nutrition programs. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Childhood Overweight and Obesity. Retrieved from http: //www. cdc. gov/obesity/childhood/causes. html

Community Efforts for Better. School Nutrition • Kids Walk-to-School Federal Program • We Can! • Steps to a Healthier U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Childhood Overweight and Obesity. Retrieved from http: //www. cdc. gov/obesity/childhood/causes. html

Further Information • Planet Health: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum for Teaching Middle School Nutrition and Physical Activity by Jill Carter • Eat Well and Keep Moving by Lilian Cheung, Steven Gortmaker, and Hank Dart • www. schoolnutrition. org • www. nutrition. gov • Georgia Department of Education: School Nutritionhttp: //www. gadoe. org/fbo_nutrition. aspx? Page. Req=FBONutrition

References • • • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Childhood Overweight and Obesity. Retrieved from http: //www. cdc. gov/obesity/childhood/causes. html Georgia Department of Education. (2008). School Nutrition. Retrieved from http: //www. gadoe. org/fbo_nutrition. aspx United States Department of Agriculture. Food Pyramid. Retrieved from http: //www. mypyramid. gov Lowe, L. (2009, August 10). For Healthy Kids, Ban Junk Food from School Vending Machines. Atlanta Journal and Constitution. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (1996). Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating, 45(RR-9); 1 -33. Retrieved January 20, 2009 from http: //www. cdc. gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00042446. htm. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2009). Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Availability of Less Nutritious Snack Foods and Beverages in Secondary Schools. 58; 1 -4. Retrieved January 20, 2009 from http: //www. cdc. gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm 58 e 1005 a 1. htm? s_cid=mm 58 e 1005 a 1_e

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