Are Doughnut Sales Costing You

Achievement Gains?

Dr. Joanne S. Avery, Superintendent-Elect

OBJECTIVES Learn the real price we pay when student wellness isn't a priority. Examine ways that making wellness a priority can help schools and districts achieve academic and other goals. Summarize strategies for increasing leadership and community support for wellness.

Data Source: SC Behavioral Risk Surveillance System

Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity

Bureau of Community Health and Chronic Disease

Prevention

Updated: 12/11

Percent of Overweight and Obese in SC Adults 2003, 2006, 2009

Oconee

Pickens

Anderson

Abbeville

Greenville

Spartanburg

Cherokee

Laurens

Union

Edgefield

Greenwood

McCormick

Newberry

Saluda

Aiken

Chesterfield

Fairfield

Kershaw

Lancaster

Lexington

Chester

York

Darlington Dillon

Florence

Georgetown

Horry

Marion

Marlboro

Williamsburg

Beaufort

Berkeley

Charleston

Colleton

Dorchester

Hampton

Jasper

Allendale

Bamberg Barnwell

Orangeburg

Calhoun Clarendon

Lee

Richland Sumter

50 – 54%

55 – 59%

60 – 64%

65 – 69%

70% +

< 50%

Percent of Overweight and Obese (BMI ≥ 25) in S.C. Adults

2010

SC Counties - % of Overweight and Obese Adults – 2009

2010 (Red, Release in 2014)

Abbeville: 55-59% 70%+ Chesterfield: 70%+ Hampton: 70%+ Newberry: 60-64%

Aiken: 70%+ 65-69% Clarendon: 70%+ Horry: 60-64% 55-59% Oconee: 70%+

Allendale: 70%+ Colleton: 65-69% Jasper: 70%+ Orangeburg: 70%+

Anderson: 65-69% 60-64% Darlington: 65-69% 70%+ Kershaw: 65-69% Pickens: 60-64% 55-59%

Bamberg: 70%+ Dillon: 50-54% 65-69% Lancaster: 60-64% 70%+ Richland: 50-54% 60-64%

Barnwell: 70%+ 65-69% Dorchester: 60-64% 70%+ Laurens: 70%+ 65-69% Saluda: 65-69%

Beaufort: 60-64% 55-59% Edgefield: 60-64% 70%+ Lee: 50-54% 70%+ Spartanburg: 60-64% 55-59%

Berkeley: 70%+ 50-54% Fairfield: 70%+ Lexington: 60-64% 65-69% Sumter: 65-69% 70%+

Calhoun: 60-64% Florence: 65-69% McCormick: 70%+ Union: 70%+ 60-64%

Charleston: 50-54% 55-59% Georgetown: 70%+ 65-69% Marion: 65-69% 60-64% Williamsburg: 70%+ 65-69%

Cherokee: 65-69% Greenville: 55-59% 60-64% Marlboro: 70%+ York: 65-69% 70%+

Chester: 65-69% 70%+ Greenwood: 70%+ 65-69%

41% of SC Counties are 70% OW and O 23% of SC Counties are 65-69% OW and O 21% of SC Counties are 60-65% OW and O

85% of SC Counties 60% + 86% of SC Counties 60% +

With good reason, childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern

among parents in the United States; topping drug abuse and smoking.

Childhood OW and Obesity Statistics are ALARMING!

NATIONALLY • 1960s: 5% of 6-19 year olds were obese • 2006: 19% of 6-19 year olds were obese • 2010: over 35 % of children were overweight or obese • 2014: National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention placed SC

2nd in the nation for childhood obesity (17%) STATEWIDE • 2010, over 45% of children were overweight or obese • 2014: 2 out of 3 SC adults are overweight or obese making SC the

10th most obese state in the nation • March 2015, a new survey by WalletHub.com, which studied the way Americans

spend money (specifically weight-related health problems), of 100 of the nation’s most populated metro areas, the Greenville-Anderson Metro Area has the 4th highest incidence of weight-related health problems (Myrtle Beach-Conway 5th and Columbia 8th) making SC the only state with 3 cities among the 8 heaviest.

LOWER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT HIGHER ABSENTEEISM LOWER SELF ESTEEM

DIMINISHED OVERALL HEALTH Fewer Achieving The Profile of The SC Graduate

Leads to life-killing diseases, rising healthcare costs,

and diminished dreams for our future leaders

So what is the price we pay when student wellness and healthy school

cultures are not priorities?

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Study of 5,000 children – British Journal of Sports Medicine

At age 11-13, higher levels of moderate to vigorous exercise correlated with better academic performance across all subjects for both boys and girls.

Girls in particular, demonstrated a significant improvement in science performance as a result of physical activity.

At age 15-16, every additional 17 minutes of exercise a day for boys and 12 minutes for girls was linked to better examination results. Again, females demonstrated the highest benefit of exercise through their science results.

Researchers say that these results suggest that devoting more time to physical education benefits not only the health and well-being of teenagers, but also their academic attainment; encouraging the need for public health and education policy interventions.

British Medical Journal Finding: 10 to 40 minute bursts of exercise led to

an immediate boost in concentration and mental focus, likely by

improving blood flow to the brain.

STUDY TAKE AWAY: 20 minutes of exercise just before taking

a test or giving a speech can improve performance

Neuro-imaging

Jamming Minute BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Increased concentration

• Better academic performance

• Stress management

• Increased self esteem

• Improved overall health

(decreased risk of diabetes,

overweight/obesity, and high

blood pressure)

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

American Heart Association Scientific Position Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease. It also increases the risk of stroke and such other major cardiovascular risk factors as obesity, high blood pressure, low HDL ("good") cholesterol, and diabetes. The American Heart Association recommends that children (beginning at age 2) and adolescents participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day.

• Higher tardiness rates

• Poorer attendance

• More discipline referrals

• Less ability to focus

• Decreased math and reading scores

• Increased visits to health office

Skipping Breakfast

Students who skip breakfast have:

Information shared by Elizabeth Zmuda,

Nationwide Children’s Hospital at the 2013

ESMM Obesity Summit

We can’t raise a

child’s IQ, and we

aren’t their teachers,

but if we are allowed

through improved

nutrition and regular

physical activity…. we

can put a better

student in the chair.

Robert Murray MD, National

Consultant on Childhood Obesity

HEALTHY SCHOOL CULTURES

• Model Healthy Practices • Promote healthy eating

habits • Encourage daily physical

activity to include in instruction

• Refrain from using food as a reward

• Provide time and incentives for being healthy

12 WELLNESS PRIORITITES

1. Wellness Policy Healthy Fund Raisers, Non-food Rewards, No FMNV can be served or sold during school hours, Governance Structure

2. Healthy School Breakfast & Lunch Programs

3. Participate in the Healthy Schools Program Alliance for a Healthier Generation SC ESMM part of the umbrella of services

• 6 Step Process for building healthier learning environments 1. Council 2. Inventory 3. Action Plan 4. Identify Resources 5. Take Action 6. Celebrate

• 7 Content Areas: Policy, School Meals, Competitive Foods & Beverages, Health Education, Employee Wellness, Physical Education, Student Wellness

• 3 Achievement Levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold

2015 – 1ST DISTRICT TO HAVE ALL SCHOOLS NATIONAL HEALHTY SCHOOL AWARD WINNERS

4. Increase Physical Education and Activity

Physical Education Goals

Elementary (K-6)

Currently: 60 minutes of PE/week/year (Includes Jamming Minute)

Goal: 90 minutes per week each year, Grades 3-5 (Silver Standard) Partnership with TCTC

Middle (7-8) Currently: 300 minutes of PE/week (1 semester)

Goal: 150 minutes per week for 2 years (Bronze Standard)

High (9-12)

Currently: Students are required to participate in physical education for the equivalent of one year (Students in ROTC are exempt) Achieved - Silver Standard

The legislature reduced funds for PE in 2010. ASD4 believes physical activity is important and is committed to looking at ways to fund it locally.

5. Before and after school fitness/running clubs

6. District-wide participation in state/national events International Walk to School Day (2000 students participated in 2014)

SC Walk to School Day (March) Townville Turkey Trot National School Breakfast Week World School Milk Day Farm to City Day SC Eat Smart Move More ASD4 Partner with Anderson ESMM Catch Program Pilot Site at PES, Healthy Schools Expo

Color Run – District Event

12 WELLNESS PRIORITITES

7. District-Wide Student & Employee Incentive Program Green Zone Card - Students & Employees earn rewards for participation in events

8. Employee Annual Wellness Fair in partnership with AnMed Health Healthy Business

9. Safety Assessment – Safe Roads to School (RMS, LES, MLES, TES) SDOT Grants – SRTS Infrastructure Improvement Projects AC submitted a proposal on 2/10/14 for ASD4 for improvements around Riverside

12 WELLNESS PRIORITITES

10. Parent Education Healthy House Program in partnership with EFNEP Clemson’s Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program Publications Parent/Child Events – Include Healthy Options Nutrition newsletter, teaching tips, nutritional breakdown News 4 You Quarterly Newspaper

11. 2014-15 Grants – Fuel-Up Play 60 Taste testing, nutrition education, fitness equipment TES ($2840), MLES ($3650), LES ($3200), RMS ($3695)

12. Board & Administration Commitment Starts with decision makers – policy Incorporate health and wellness into all meetings

12 WELLNESS PRIORITITES

FINAL NOTE…

Leadership and Community Support

Commitment From Leadership Is A Must! Healthy Items/Conversations Need to Be On Every Agenda Model Healthy Fundraising Share Successes Arm Stakeholders With The Statistics Inspect What You Expect Analyze Your Data (BMI, Food Waste, Event Participation Rates)

Parent & Community Education is Ongoing Establish Key Messages Utilize all Communication Resources Create Parent/Student Health Committees Determine Your Healthy Champions Find Ways For All Parents to Engage and Support

Develop Partnerships – Seek Likeminded Groups Medical Centers, ESMM, AHG, SRTS, AMA, Doctors’ Offices, Athletic Clubs, Universities, Media

Never Question Your Efforts!

We must have the courage to make decisions that contribute to the good health of SC, and we must say NO to those things that chip away from our collective efforts to combat obesity.

Our Children Are Counting On Us!