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

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
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It is a serious health concern!
Obesity is defined as a BMI (body mass index) at or above the
95th percentile for children of the same age and sex (CDC, 2009).
Overweight is defined as a BMI at or above the 85th percentile
but lower than the 95th 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
12-19 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
9th-12th grade are overweight.
• 14% of Georgia’s students in
9th-12th grade are obese.
• 44% of Georgia’s students in
9th-12th 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
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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
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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
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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 BetterSchool 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?PageReq=FBONutrition
References
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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/mm58e1005a1.htm?s_cid=mm58e1005
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Any Questions,
Comments, or Concerns?