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Jackie Davis-Manigaulte, Ed.D. Program Leader, Family and Youth Development Evalina Irish-Spencer, MS, RD, CDN, CFCS Nutrition & Health Cornell University Cooperative Extension of New York City March 2012 Presentation Materials for CDC’s School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/presentation.htm References for CDC slides and narrative: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/pdf/references.pdf CDC Nutrition Facts http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nutrition/facts.htm 19.6 18.1 4.6 4.2 *>95th percentile for BMI by age and sex based on 2000 CDC BMI-for-age growth charts. **1963–1970 data are from 1963–1965 for children 6–11 years of age and from 1966–1970 for adolescents 12–17 years of age. Source: NCHS. Health, United States, 2010: With Special Feature on Death and Dying. Hyattsville, MD. 2011 CDC , 2011 Conditions Seen in Children High Cholesterol Type 2 Diabetes/ Impaired Glucose Tolerance High Blood Pressure Social Problems and Poor Self-Esteem Sleep Disturbances Orthopedic Problems CDC, October 2011 Obese children and adolescents are more likely to become overweight or obese adults Heart Disease Cancer Stroke Type 2 Diabetes Osteoarthritis Physical Disability High Blood Pressure Sleep Apnea CDC, October 2011 Genetics Environment Unhealthy Diet Sedentary Lifestyle Lack of Physical Activity CDC, October 2011 The Benefits of Healthy Eating Optimal growth and development of children Prevent high cholesterol and high blood pressure Reduce risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Reduce risk for developing obesity, osteoporosis, iron deficiency, and dental caries (cavities) Healthy breakfast: improved cognitive function (especially memory), reduced absenteeism, and improved mood. CDC-Nutrition Facts Academic Health Success and Well-being Risk for Obesity Risk for Chronic Conditions (e.g., osteoarthritis) Risk for Chronic Diseases (e.g., cancer) CDC, October 2011 • Overall health • Cognitive development • School performance 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Let’s Move Campaign Choose My Plate Food Icon Most youth in the United States: • Do not eat enough fruits and vegetables (2½ cups to 6½ cups daily recommended) • Do not eat enough whole grains (2 to 3 oz./daily recommended) • Eat too much sodium (max recommended: 1,500 to 2,300 mg each day) Empty calories from added sugars and solid fats contribute to 40% of daily calories for children aged 2 to 18 years, half from six sources: •Soda •Grain desserts •Fruit drinks •Pizza •Dairy Desserts •Whole milk http://www.health.ny.gov/preve ntion/nutrition/resources/docs/a dolescent_food_guidelines.pdf http://www.actforyouth.net/reso urces/n/n_adolescent_food_gui delines.pdf Interviewed provider group leaders: Current healthy snack practices Challenges Outreach throughout Cooperative Extension and other health programs to identify healthy snack resources Youth provided valuable feedback : Prepared and evaluated recipes Encouraged food preparation as strategy for introducing new foods ACT for Youth Network members, NYC Youth rate snacks at 4H CITY Project in Forest Hills, Queens Provider group leaders shared feedback about draft of healthy snacks resource: - relevant for their audience - starting to serve more nutritious snacks, will be helpful resource - engaging and easy to follow Extensive review provided by Cornell University Cooperative Extension Nutrition & Health and New York State Department of Health staff. Key Nutrition & Info : - reduce sweetened drinks - increase fruits and vegetables - increase whole grains - less fat and sugar - more fiber - healthier fast food choices - portion size - - Tips for Successful Implementation of Guidelines: Use local resources Develop food policies Cost challenges Involve youth Limited facilities Lead by example Suggestions for food/beverages Vending machine options Label reading Menu suggestions Sample Recipes Plan how to incorporate the guidelines into agency program Involve youth throughout Share experiences and new tips and recipes Guidelines for Healthy Food and Beverages for Adolescent Health Programs http://www.actforyouth.net/resources/n/n_adolescent_food_guidelines.pdf An Ecological Approach to Adolescent Obesity http://www.actforyouth.net/resources/rf/rf_obesity_0212.pdf Best Bones Forever! http://www.bestbonesforever.gov/bbf/ Easy Meals and Snacks: A Healthy Cookbook for Teens http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/NutiritionandPhysicalActivity/Document s/MO-NUPA-TeenCookBook.pdf Presentation Materials for CDC’s School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/presentation.htm References for CDC slides and narrative: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/npao/pdf/references.pdf CDC Nutrition Facts http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nutrition/facts.htm The ACT for Youth Center of Excellence connects positive youth development resources and research to practice in New York State and beyond. The Center provides: Bronfenbrenner Ctr for Translational Research Beebe Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 607-255-7736 [email protected] Technical support, training, and evaluation for youth-serving programs funded by the NYS Department of Health. Youth Development and adolescent sexual health resources: • Website, publications, and presentations http://www.actforyouth.net • ACT for Youth Update http://www.actforyouth.net/publications/update/cfm ACT Youth Network http://www.nysyouth.net