Welcome to the Forum Practice Community Forum This

Welcome to the Forum

Practice Community Forum This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture, under Agreement No. 2008 -45201 -04715. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Special Thanks: Florida 4 -H EYSC Project for sharing these materials as a demonstration of community issues forums.

Our Names Natalie Quade Cameron Webb La. Krista Souders

Our Sponsors Boone County 4 -H Extension Office University of Missouri 4 -H Center for Youth Development

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Starter Video "The Biggest Generation"

Personal Stake Examples: Has anyone ever had a personal experience that illustrates the problems associated with this issue? Within your family, or circle of friends, is this an important issue?

Choices Choice 1: To increase healthy nutritional education and physical activities among individuals.

Choices Choice 2: To increase healthy nutrition education and physical activity among families.

Choices Choice 3: To increase healthy nutrition education and physical activity among the community/work environment.

Choice 1 Can we change the trend? To increase healthy nutritional education and physical activity among individuals.

What can be done? Increase awareness on a personal level about child obesity and its causes. Educate individuals about the need for daily physical activity to be healthy.

In this view Individuals are responsible for their own exercise and activity levels. Individuals make healthy choices at restaurants and cafeterias in their community

In other views Schools have enough to worry about as it is, some may not have time to educate kids about what they need to eat. Healthy food and nutrition labeling can be more expensive and some schools and restaurants may not have the budget to integrate these polices.

A likely trade-off? Some children may feel singled out at school or home if they have a special exercise or diet plan. Some restaurants may close or increase cost to consumers if the food costs more to prepare. Individuals desire to change is the first step in solving the problem and individuals may not have the desire to change. Some children may feel singled out at school or home if they have a special exercise or diet plan.

Discussion 1. What appeals to you about this choice? 2. Does anyone have enough will power to avoid daily temptations on his or her own? 3. What supportive environments are needed to help individuals make a personal change?

Choice 2 To increase healthy nutrition education and physical activity among families.

What can be done? Parents can give time limits for kids doing sitting activities. Parents can find alternative for the kids to do inside or outside rather than watching TV inside all of the time. When watching TV, only allow programs to be viewed that promote physical activity.

In This View Parents and guardians can ultimately control the amount of time the child spends using technology. Parents and guardians will set the menu for children's meals or let child help plan to encourage and teach healthy choices Families should participate in regular outdoor activities together. This will help increase exercise and maintain family health.

Can we change the trend? With kids today, it is hard to keep them away from their favorite TV shows or their video games. Some Parents may need to choose their battles elsewhere. When young children are outside they require more supervision, some parents may be more productive letting their kids stay inside watching TV or other non active event.

A likely trade-off Families can participate in community/work environment sponsored events and activities that educate them on how to eat healthy for less. Families can participate in outdoor activities, like gardening, that will help increase the amount of physical activity and decease the amount of money spent on food.

Discussion What are things that a family could do to increase their physical activity and encourage family bonding? Why do parents and family members promote youth using technology, watching TV or playing games that increase sitting time and decrease activity levels?

Choice 3 Can We Change The Trend? To increase healthy nutrition education and physical activity among the community.

What can be done? Make a point to educate children within the school system about the consequences of what they eat. Provide healthy choices and alternatives to unhealthy foods within schools and in the community/work environments. Increase the amount of gym time within schools, or have more recess time where physical activities take place.

In This View Schools are cutting back on amount of required time for gym class. Parents and guardians can encourage schools to have sports teams. Group wide events can inform a larger group of people as a whole.

In Other Views The amount of information kids today learn is increasing drastically, some things may be reduced to fulfill the higher demands. This approach infringes on freedom of speech.

A Likely Trade-off? Local schools and community-based organizations can collaborate to offer children education about the dangers of child obesity, healthy nutrition and proper physical activity. Government would have more say about people's rights by limiting advertising.

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Discussion What do you think the consequences would be from doing this choice? Are there other things we need to consider with this choice?

What is truly valuable to us? Take a couple of minutes to jot down your thoughts about the questions.

Questions What can be done on a personal level to encourage healthy weights among youth? What can our schools and communities do about this issue? If we can't do everything at once, what can we start with?

Practice Community Forum This material is based upon work supported by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, U. S. Department of Agriculture, under Agreement No. 2008 -45201 -04715. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Special Thanks: Florida 4 -H EYSC Project for sharing these materials as a demonstration of community issues forums.