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ALABAMA AFHK
Charting a Healthier Course for Alabama Students
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A nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the epidemic of overweight,
undernourished and sedentary youth by focusing on changes at school
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Interested parties across the state came together to form AFHK, uniting a variety
of organizations – public agencies, community organizations, school personnel,
academic institutions, etc.
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Working in Alabama to improve children’s nutrition and increase physical activity,
which will in turn improve their readiness to learn
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Take Action for Healthy Kids TODAY! Become a volunteer, tell your story, advocate
for Healthy Kids and help us reach all of Alabama KIDS in our schools.
What is Obesity?
• A few extra pounds do not suggest obesity. However, it
may indicate a tendency to gain weight easily and a need
for changes in diet and/or exercise.
• Usually children are classified as obese or overwiehght
based on growth charts (>85th = ow and >95th = ob
• Obesity most commonly begins in childhood between the
ages of 5 and 6, and during adolescence. Studies have
shown that a child who is obese between the ages of 10
and 13 has an 80 percent chance of becoming an obese
adult.
• by CalorieLab, Inc.
• The problem of childhood obesity in the United States is
that it has grown considerably in recent years.
• Between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents are
obese.
• Obesity is among the easiest medical conditions to
recognize but most difficult to treat.
• Overweight children are much more likely to become
overweight adults unless they adopt and maintain
healthier patterns of eating and exercise.
• by CalorieLab, Inc.
• Obesity is a medical condition in which excess
body fat has accumulated to the extent that it
may have an adverse effect on health, leading to
reduced life expectancy and/or increased health
problems.
Obesity Prevalence Among LowIncome, Preschool-Aged Children
1998–2010
• One of 7 low-income, preschool-aged children is obese, but the obesity
epidemic may be stabilizing. The prevalence of obesity in low-income two
to four year-olds increased from 12.4 percent in 1998 to 14.5 percent in
2003 but rose to only 14.6 percent in 2010.
• In 2008, obesity prevalence was highest among American Indian or Alaska
Native (21.2 percent) and Hispanic (18.5 percent) children, and lowest
among white (12.6 percent), Asian or Pacific Islander (12.3 percent), and
black (11.8 percent) children
• Obese children are often referred to as
"chubby".
• The best way to determine if your child is
suffering from obesity is to call a pediatrician
and have him/her diagnose your child.
What is a BMI Percentile?
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After BMI is calculated for children and teens, the BMI number is plotted on the CDC BMI-for-age
growth charts (for either girls or boys) to obtain a percentile ranking. Percentiles are the most
commonly used indicator to assess the size and growth patterns of individual children in the United
States. The percentile indicates the relative position of the child's BMI number among children of
the same sex and age. The growth charts show the weight status categories used with children and
teens (underweight, healthy weight, overweight, and obese).
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BMI-for-age weight status categories and the corresponding percentiles are shown below:
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Weight Status Category Percentile Range
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Underweight
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Healthy weight
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5th percentile to less than the 85th percentile
Overweight
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Less than the 5th percentile
85th to less than the 95th percentile
Obese
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Equal to or greater than the 95th percentile
Method to Determine Obesity
BODY MASS INDEX
• (weight (lbs) /
[height (in)2] x
703)
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BMI
Below 18.5
18.5 – 24.9
25.0 – 29.9
30.0 and
Weight Status
Underweight
Normal
Overweight
Above Obese
Approximately 300,000 deaths each
year in the United States may be
attributable to overweight/obesity
Overweight and obesity are associated with heart
disease, certain types of cancer, type 2 diabetes,
stroke, arthritis, breathing problems, and
psychological disorders, such as depression.
FACTS
13.5% of
our youth
are obese
and 17.5%
are
overweight
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YRBS 2009
No state met the Healthy
People 2010 obesity
target of 15%
16.6% of our youth
are at risk for
becoming
overweight!
MMWR, August 3,
2010
Montgome
ry, AL
Ranks # 1
in the 10
Most
Obese
Metro
Areas
by CalorieLab, Inc.
Mississippi is the fattest state
5th straight year
• For 2010 Mississippi has claimed the title of fattest
state for the fifth consecutive year, while Colorado
continues its streak as the leanest. Maine rose the most
places in the rankings over last year, while Oregon
dropped the most, according to a new analysis by
CalorieLab, Inc.
SECOND PLACE IN THE
NATION!
• ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE is
TIED for the second most fattest
states in the NATION!
• CDC ranks Alabama as # 7
(Fat 2010 Report)
(Fat 2010 Report)
TOP 10 OBESE METRO AREAS
Our environment doesn't support healthy lifestyle
habits; in fact, it encourages obesity. Some reasons
include:
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Oversized food portions. Americans are surrounded by huge food portions in
restaurants, fast food places, gas stations, movie theaters, supermarkets, and even
home. Some of these meals and snacks can feed two or more people. Eating large
portions means too much energy IN. Over time, this will cause weight gain if it isn't
balanced with physical activity.
Food advertising. Americans are surrounded by ads from food companies. Often
children are the targets of advertising for high-calorie, high-fat snacks and sugary
drinks. The goal of these ads is to sway people to buy these high-calorie foods, and
often they do.
Food Dessert-lack of access to healthy foods. Some people don't live in
neighborhoods that have supermarkets that sell healthy foods, such as fresh fruits
and vegetables. Or, for some people, these healthy foods are too costly.
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTIONS
Help kids stay active.
Children and teens should participate
in at least 60 minutes of moderate
intensity physical activity most days
of the week, preferably daily.
Remember that children imitate
adults. Start adding physical activity
to your own daily routine and
encourage your child to join you.
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Some examples of moderate
intensity physical activity include:
Brisk walking
Playing tag
Jumping rope
Playing soccer
Swimming
Dancing
Reduce sedentary time
In addition to
encouraging physical
activity, help children
avoid too much
sedentary time.
Although quiet time for
reading and homework
is fine, limit the time
your children watch
television, play video
games, or surf the web
to no more than 2 hours
per day.
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*Being Physically Active Can
Help You Attain or Maintain a
Healthy Weight by CalorieLab,
Inc.
Physical activity contributes to
weight loss, especially when it is
combined with calorie reduction.
37.8% of Alabama youth watch more than 3 hours of
TV/COMPUTER per day!
2009 YRBS
BEATING OBESITY
*In addition to weight control,
physical activity helps prevent heart
disease
*helps control cholesterol levels and
diabetes
*slows bone loss associated with
advancing age
* lowers the risk of certain cancers
*helps reduce anxiety and
depression
Include fruits and vegetables in your daily diet since only 16% of our youth
eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables per day
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Encourage healthy eating habits
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here's no great secret to
healthy eating. To help your
children and family develop
healthy eating habits:
•Provide plenty of vegetables, fruits, and
whole-grain products.
•Include low-fat or non-fat milk or dairy
products.
•Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, lentils,
and beans for protein.
•Serve reasonably-sized portions.
•Encourage your family to drink lots of
water.
•Limit sugar-sweetened beverages.
•Limit consumption of sugar and
saturated fat.
Remember that small changes every day
can lead to a recipe for success!
Preventive Measures
Whether your child is at risk of becoming overweight or currently at a healthy weight,
you can take proactive measures to get or keep things on the right track
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Schedule yearly well-child visits. Take your child to the doctor for well-child checkups at least once a year.
During this visit, the doctor measures your child's height and weight and calculates his or her BMI.
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Set a good example. Make sure you eat healthy foods and exercise regularly to maintain your weight.
Then, invite your child to join you.
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Avoid food-related power struggles with your child. You might unintentionally lay the groundwork for
such battles by providing or withholding certain foods — sweets, for instance — as rewards or
punishments. As a general rule, don't use food as a reward or punishment.
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Emphasize the positive. Encourage a healthy lifestyle by highlighting the positive — the fun of playing
outside or the variety of fresh fruit you can get year-round.
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Be patient. Many overweight children grow into their extra pounds as they get taller.
• For more information please contact:
• Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL
• Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Department (334-229-4504)
• Pat Floyd, Ph.D. [email protected]
• Charlie Gibbons, Ed.D. [email protected]