Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood...
Transcript of Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood...
![Page 1: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
1
CHILDHOOD OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES:
THE MAGNITUDE OF THE PROBLEM
Cynthia L. Ogden, PhD, MRPEpidemiologist
Division of Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys National Center for Health Statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
![Page 2: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
Children and teens (2–19 years)
16.9% obese: ~12.5 million
Adults (≥20 years)
33.8% obese: ~ 73 million
2
Obesity in the United States 2007–2008
![Page 3: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
What is the Weight of the Nation?
Average American adult is more than 24 pounds heavier today than in 1960
23.5 million (10.7% ) of adults have diabetes
About 55% of adults with diagnosed diabetes are obese
Photo source: www.obesityinamerica.org/
3
www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ad/ad347.pdfwww.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/ndfs_2007.pdfwww.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5345a2.htm
![Page 4: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
What Is Obesity and How Is It Measured ?
Obesity refers to excess body fatOften impractical to measure
Proxy: Excess weight for heightEasy to obtainVarious indices
Index of choice: Body mass index (BMI)Weight (kg)/height(m)2
Recommended for adults, adolescents, and childrenDoes not distinguish between fat and muscle
4
![Page 5: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
BMI Cutoff Points for Obesity in Children
No risk-based cutoffs to define childhood obesity exist
BMI varies with age and sex
A statistical definition of obesity is used for childrenBased on BMI-for-ageComparison to a reference population Reference population is often the 2000 CDC growth charts
5
www.cdc.gov/growthcharts
![Page 6: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Obesity: ≥95th percentile
Defining Obesity in ChildrenUsing the 2000 CDC BMI Growth Charts
No agreed-upon definition for severe obesity; in this presentation ≥97th percentile is used
95th percentile ≥ overweight ≥85th percentile
6
www.cdc.gov/growthcharts
![Page 7: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
BMI-for-age < 85th percentile of CDC growth
charts
Huang JS et al, Pediatrics 2007:120:e1127–e119
7
![Page 8: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Huang JS et al, Pediatrics 2007:120:e112-e119
8
BMI-for-age 85th ≤95th percentile
of CDC growth charts
![Page 9: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Huang JS et al, Pediatrics 2007:120:e112-e119
BMI-for-age ≥95th percentile of CDC growth
charts
9
![Page 10: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
0
25
50
75
100
Normal BMI Overweight Obese
High Body Fat by BMI-for-Age Category Girls, 8–19 Years, 1999–2004
Perc
ent
BMI and Body Fat
High body fat defined as internal age and sex -pecific 75th percentile of percent body fatNational Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys 1999–2004; Flegal et al, AJCN 2010
10
Non-Hispanic whiteNon-Hispanic Black
Mexican American
![Page 11: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
0
5
10
15
20
Perc
ent
1963–65 1971–74 1976–80 1988–94
Trends in Obesity Among U.S. Children and Adolescents
National Health Examination Surveys II (ages 6-11) and III (ages 12-17) National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys I, II, III and 1999-2008www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity_child_07_08/obesity_child_07_08.htm
1999–001966–70
6–11 years 12–19 years2–5 years
2007–2008
11
01–02
03–04
05–06
![Page 12: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
0
5
10
15
20
25
1999-2000 2001-2002 2003-2004 2005-2006 2007-2008
Perc
ent
Boys Girls
Prevalence of ObesityChildren and Teens, 6–19 Years, 1999–2008
CDC/NCHS, National Health and Nutrition Examination SurveysOgden et al, JAMA 2010
12
![Page 13: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
0
5
10
15
20
1999-2000 2001-2002 2003-2004 2005-2006 2007-2008
Perc
ent
Boys Girls
Prevalence of Severe Obesity Children and Teens, 6–19 Years, 1999–2008
National Health and Nutrition Examination SurveysOgden et al, JAMA 2010
Significant increasing trend among boys; heaviest getting heavier
13
![Page 14: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Prevalence of Obesity Children and Teens, 2007-2008
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2 –5 6–11 12–19 2–5 6–11 12–19
Perc
ent
Non Hispanic white Non Hispanic black Hispanic
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; Ogden et al, JAMA 2010
Boys (age in years) Girls (age in years)
14
![Page 15: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Obesity and IncomeBoys, 6–19 Years, 2001–2006
National Health and Nutrition Examination SurveyLamb et al, 2009
15
![Page 16: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Annual Medical Cost of Obesity
Finkelstein et al. Health Affairs 2009; 28:w822
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
1998 2008
Bill
ions
($)
= 9.1% of all medical costs in the United States
16
![Page 17: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
17
Per
cent
BMI percentile
Psychosocial problems
Cardiovascular risk factors Metabolic syndromeHigh blood pressureHigh cholesterolAbnormal glucose tolerance or diabetes
Type II diabetes low (<0.25%) Type II represents 15% of new cases among teens Over represented: Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians
Freedman et al, J Pediatrics 2007SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth Study Group et al. Pediatrics. 2006 Oct;118(4):1510-8.
Immediate Consequencesof Childhood Obesity
![Page 18: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Obesity in childhood tracks to adulthoodThis relationship is stronger for older childrenA systematic review found 24%–90% of obese adolescents become overweight/obese adultsIn one study
87% of obese adolescents were obese adults39% of obese adolescents were severely obese adults
Freedman et al, Pediatrics 2009
Long-term Consequencesof Childhood Obesity
18
![Page 19: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Childhood Obesity in the United States
A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United StatesBMI is an imperfect measure of body fatSince 1980, the prevalence has tripledDuring the last decade, the only increase was among severely obese boys 6–19 years oldHealth disparities: Among the highest rates, Hispanic boys and African-American girls
Consequences Tremendous financial burdenShort term: Include CVD risk factors and diabetesLong term: Childhood obesity tracks to adulthood
Photo source: www.obesityinamerica.org/
19
![Page 20: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
20
CHALLENGES AND STRATEGIES TO COMBAT THE CHILDHOOD OBESITY EPIDEMIC
William H. Dietz, MD, PhDDirector
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
![Page 21: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Overview
Challenges: Environmental determinantsShifts in food practices in the United StatesChanges in physical activity levelsTelevision viewing/food marketing to children
CDC perspective
Opportunities: Targeting behaviors
Outcomes and progress: Examples from the field
21
![Page 22: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Average Daily Energy Gap (Kcal/day) Between 1988–1994 and 1999–2002
Excess weight gained (lb)
Daily energy gap (Kcal/day)
All teens 10 110–165
Overweight teens 58 678–1,017
22
Wang C et al. Pediatrics 2006;118:e1721
![Page 23: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Food Consumed in 1952 by an Average American Family of Four
23
![Page 24: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Shifts in Food Practices in the United States
Increased cost of healthful foods
Decreased cost of junk foods
Increased portion size
Increased variety
Increased school vending and a la carte foods
24
![Page 25: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Changes in Physical Activity Levels Mode for Trips to School - National Personal Transportation Survey
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
1969 1977 1983 1990 1995 2001
Per
cen
t of
trip
s
Year
McDonald NC. Am J Prev Med 2007;32:509
25
Car
Bus
Walk/Bike
Public Transit
![Page 26: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Effects of TV Time on Childhood Obesity
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Obe
sity
pre
vale
nce
(%)
NHES 1967‐70 NLSY 1990
TV hours per day (youth report)$1.6B/year spent on ads to promote high-calorie foods and drinks to youth
Television viewing associated with consumption of foods advertised on television
70% children and 30% children <3 year old have TVs in their rooms
26
NHES, National Household Education SurveysNLSY, National Longitudinal Survey of Youth
0-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 >5 (hours)
![Page 27: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
CDC’s Perspective
Identification of cause less important than identification of effective interventions
Focus needed on population strategies that will change the food and physical activity environments
Interventions aimed at single targets likely less effective than comprehensive multisectoralapproaches
Rely on evidence-based practice and practice-based evidence
27
![Page 28: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
New Initiatives
Let’s MoveEmpower parentsHealthier food in schoolsPhysical activityAccess to affordable healthy food
Childhood Obesity Task Force
HHS Healthy Weight Task Force
Convergence Partnership
28
www.letsmove.gov
![Page 29: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
29
ARRA, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
![Page 30: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
State Programs Putting Prevention to Work
30
CPPW, Communities Putting Prevention to Work
![Page 31: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Principal Targets
Prenatal/Pregnancy: Pre-pregnant weight, weight gain, diabetes, and smoking
Breastfeeding
Reduce energy intakeDecrease high-energy density foods Increase fruit and vegetable intakeReduce sugar-sweetened beveragesDecrease television time/food marketing to children
Increase energy expenditureIncrease daily physical activity
31
![Page 32: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Number of baby-friendly steps mothers reported experiencing
32
Prenatal/Pregnancy TargetsThe Number of Baby Friendly Steps in Place Predicts Early
Breastfeeding Cessation
DiGirolamo et al, Pediatrics 2000 (Suppl 2); 22:S43-S49, 200.
Steps measuredEarly breastfeeding initiationExclusive breastfeedingRooming-inOn-demand feedingsNo pacifiersInformation provided
Perc
ent i
nfan
ts b
reas
tfed
<6 w
eeks
![Page 33: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Reduce Energy Intake Decrease Sugar-sweetened Beverage (SSB) Intake
Water instead of SSBs reduces caloric intake in 2–19 year-olds by 235 Kcal/dayEfforts of states, communities and the Alliance for a Healthier Generation have substantially reduced SSB calories consumed in schools
Only 7%–15% of calories from SSBs are consumed in schools
01020304050607080
1977-1978 1989-1991 1994-1996 1999-2001
SSBs Milk
Perc
ent
Rudd Report. Soft Drink Taxes. www.yaleruddcenter.org
33
![Page 34: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
Reduce Energy Intake Strategies to Decrease Sugar-sweetened Beverage (SSBs) Intake
Strategies to decrease SSB intake Policies that eliminate the use of these products in child care and after school programsIncreased availability of water in public venuesCompetitive pricing in vending machines that increase the price of SSBs, and using that revenue to subsidize and lower the price of healthier beverages
![Page 35: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Reduce Energy Intake Strategies to Reduce Consumption of High Caloric Density Foods
Menu labelingMay reduce consumptionMay prompt product reformulation
Change the default choice
ReformulationHealthy Weight Commitment: Reduction of 12.5 Kcal/person by 2015
Procurement policies
35
![Page 36: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Strategies to Address Effects of Television on Childhood Obesity
Limit exposureChild-care regulations Keep television out of children’s bedrooms
Children’s Food and Beverage Initiative
FTC/CDC/FDA/USDA Working Group: More rigorous standards
36
FTC, Federal Trade CommissionCDC, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionFDA, Food and Drug AdministrationUSDA, United States Department of Agriculture
53% 47%
Cost of advertising
![Page 37: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Increase Energy Expenditure Strategies to Increase Physical Activity
Critical role in prevention of obesity and comorbidities
Safe routes to school
Quality physical education programs
Improve community infrastructure to support physical activity
37
![Page 38: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Results of Philadelphia School Nutrition Policy Initiative After 2 Years
Foster G et al. Pediatrics 2008:121:e794-e802
Intervention schools Control school
Percent of students who became overweight
7.5% 15%
Percent of students overweight 10% 26%
Hours of Inactivity ~ 9% ~3%
Hours of weekday television watching ~ 1% ~7.5%
38
![Page 39: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
The Challenges Ahead
Lack of intervention studies
More practice-based evidence
Reductions in calories from SSBs and the food supply account for a small fraction of the energy gap
The combination and dose of strategies to prevent and reduce childhood obesity remains uncertain
39
![Page 40: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
40
www.letsmove.gov
![Page 41: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
POLICY AND SYSTEMS CHANGES IN ACTION
Judith Bell, MPA President, PolicyLink
Program Director, Convergence Partnership
41
![Page 42: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
Overview
PolicyLink: Lifting up what works
Convergence Partnership: Collaboration, leverage, synergy
Policy and systems changeAccess to healthy foodsBuilding the field locally and regionallyThe built environment
42
![Page 43: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
PolicyLink: A national research and action institute advancing economic and social equity by lifting up what works
Place and policy matter PolicyLink Center for Health and PlacePolicyLink Center for Infrastructure EquityStrategic partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Center to prevent childhood obesity
43
![Page 44: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
The Convergence Partnership
Collaborative of 6 major funders and CDC
Multi-field, equity-focused, policy and environmental change efforts to achieve healthy people and healthy places
The Robert Wood Johnson FoundationNemoursW.K. Kellogg FoundationKaiser PermanenteThe California EndowmentThe Kresge FoundationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (technical advisors)
www.convergencepartnership.org
44
![Page 45: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
Policy impacts the economic, social, physical, and services environments
Health in all policies: Policies not traditionally thought of as health policies (transportation, agriculture, land use, education, economics) impact health and obesity rates
Policy Matters
Access to healthy foodsBuilding the field locally and regionally
The built environment
45
![Page 46: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
Access to Healthy Food:The Healthy Food Gap
46
More than 23.5 million Americans live in food desertsLow-income neighborhoodsCommunities of colorUrban and rural areas
Some examples There is not a major supermarket chain in DetroitIn Baltimore, 46% of lower-income neighborhoods have limited access to healthy food—compared with 13% of higher-income neighborhoods
![Page 47: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
Wright and Blanchard, 2007
Food Access: Rural AmericaPercent Lacking Convenient Access to a Supermarket or
Supercenter in U.S. Counties, 2000
47
![Page 48: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
Food Access and Health: New York City
New York City Department of City Planning
48
![Page 49: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
49California Center for Public Health Advocacy, PolicyLink & UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, 2008
Fast Food + Convenience Stores = Greater Prevalence of Obesity
49
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
20% difference
Obe
sity
Pre
vale
nce
20%23%* 24%*
RFEI < 3.0 RFEI 3.0–4.9 RFEI ≥5.0
Obesity Prevalence by Retail Food Environment Index (RFEI) Adults ≥18, California, 2005
![Page 50: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
Highlighting What Works Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative
Better access = healthier eating and lower risk for obesity and other diet-related diseasesInnovative public–private partnership improving access to healthy foods
83 approved projects: Supermarkets, farmers markets, co-ops, community supported agricultureOriginal $30 M public investment leveraged to more than $190 M in total project cost
Outcomes: Triple bottom line400,000 people with improved access to healthy food5,000 new jobsRevitalized communities
50
![Page 51: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
Momentum for Change
Replication of PA policy underway in NY, NJ, IL, CO, LA, and CA
Convergence Partnership: Supports development of national policy
Local innovations underway: Green carts, zoning incentives, urban agriculture, farm to school
51
![Page 52: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
2011 Budget Proposal By President Obama Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Provides $345 M across USDA, HHS, and Department of Treasury Support for a wide range of projects to increase access to healthy foodsOffers a mix financing tools: Loans, tax credits, and grantsDiverse supporters: Grocery industry, unions, health, civil rights and children’s organizationsIncluded in the First Lady’s Let’s Move initiative
52
![Page 53: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
Project TypeFood (2)Built environment (2)Both (11)
Urban/RuralRural (2)Rural/urban (2)Urban (11)
GrantmakingProject (5)Initiative (7)Both (3)
PartnershipsBetween foundations (4)With organizations (11)Multi-field (11)
Provides 50% matching dollars to equity-focused foundation efforts
Building the Field Locally and Regionally:The Innovations Fund
53
![Page 54: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
Regional Convergence Seed, strengthen, and leverage work and investment in regionsStimulate resources for equity-focused environment and policy change Build new connections, leadership, and capacityIncrease possibilities and momentum for multi-sector efforts
Local Strategies Violence prevention: Six locations linking healthy eating, physical activity, and violence prevention efforts
Building the Field Locally and Regionally: Regional Convergence and Local Strategies
54
![Page 55: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
The Transportation Prescription: Bold ideas for healthy, equitable transportation reform
Public transit, walking/biking, economic development, sustainable food systems, injury prevention
Strategies for Enhancing the Built Environment to Support Healthy Eating and Active Living
Local strategies: Walkable/bikeableneighborhoods, public transit, joint use of schools, health impact assessments
The Built Environment: Transportation Educating the Field
55
![Page 56: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
The Built Environment:Federal Transportation Reauthorization
Federal Transportation ReauthorizationImpact on health: Air quality, traffic safety, access to jobs, physical activityLink between obesity and time spent drivingIncludes funding for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, public transit, Safe Routes to School, and Complete Streets programsLast authorization: $244 B over 6 yearsApproximately 80% of federal funds are used for highwaysConvergence Partnership is supporting education and advocacy for new policies by public health organizations and broad coalition
56
![Page 57: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
Multisector, equity-focused approaches are gaining support
Momentum is building for environmental and policy change
There are local and state models to support, emulate and scale-up
There is a need for a two-way street of local innovation and policy change
57
Way Forward
![Page 58: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
THE MAINE EXPERIENCELet’s Go!
Victoria W. Rogers, MDDirector, The Kids CO-OP
The Barbara Bush Children’s HospitalMaine Medical Center
www.letsgo.org58
![Page 59: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
The Maine Story
2004: The Maine Youth Overweight Collaborative (MYOC)
Maine medical community and the Maine Harvard Prevention Research Center take initiative
2006: Let’s Go! in Greater PortlandMultisector approach to addressing childhood obesity using a healthy lifestyle slogan 5-2-1-0
2010: Statewide Expansion of Let’s Go!Partner with local Communities Putting Prevention to Work Recipients
59
![Page 60: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
60
![Page 61: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
Create awareness: Hang a 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go! poster
Assess the patient’s weight
Listen to your patients in a respectful manner
Be a role model
Join the learning community
The Maine Youth Overweight Collaborative (MYOC) and the Clinician’s Role
61
![Page 62: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
Provider Tool Kit
Provider flipchart
Clinical guidelinesPreventionMedical evaluation
Lifestyle advice
Reference chartsComorbidityBlood pressure BMI
62
![Page 63: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
MYOC 2004-2006Use of 5-2-1-0 Questionnaire by the Providers
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Pre MYOC Post MYOC
Perc
ent
63
![Page 64: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/64.jpg)
MYOC 2004–2006 Documenting BMI Percentile for Age and Gender
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Pre MYOC Post MYOC
Perc
ent
64
![Page 65: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/65.jpg)
MYOC 2004–2006Correct Definition of CDC Weight Categories
Pre MYOC Post MYOC
Perc
ent
65
![Page 66: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/66.jpg)
MYOC 2004–2006Behaviors and Current Practice
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
100%
Address overweight
Medically evaluate
Do behavioral goal setting
Do brief focused
negotiation
Schedule follow-up
Pre MYOC Post MYOC
Perc
ent s
tron
gly
agre
e
66
![Page 67: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/67.jpg)
5-2-1-0 “Simple” message Easily delivered and understood
Starting tomorrow: Clinician can take basic steps toward impacting the childhood obesity epidemic
67
Lessons Learned from MYOC
![Page 68: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/68.jpg)
Let’s Go! Profit –Nonprofit Partnership
68
![Page 69: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/69.jpg)
Let’s Go!
Core PrinciplesEnvironmental and policy change influence behavior changeInterconnectivity across sectors is essentialStrategies are evidence-based and continuously evaluated
69
![Page 70: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/70.jpg)
200610 key strategies for schools to adoptFocus on environmental and policy changesLinks the medical community to the schools
70
Goes to School
![Page 71: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/71.jpg)
10 Strategies for Success
Encourage healthy choices for snacks and celebrationsEncourage water and low fat-milk instead of sugar-sweetened drinksDiscourage the use of food as a reward; use physical activity as a rewardParticipate in local, state or national initiatives that promote physical activity and healthy eatingInclude community organizations in wellness promotionInvolve and educate families in initiatives that promote physical activity and healthy eatingIncorporate physical activity into the school dayDevelop a 5-2-1-0 friendly staff wellness policyCollaborate with School Nutrition ProgramImplement or strengthen a wellness policy that supports the 5-2-1-0
71
![Page 72: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/72.jpg)
Let’s Go! Moves into Other Settings
Early Childhood5-2-1-0 Goes to Child CareState licensing
2008
72
Community StoryWalksWater fountainsTrail development5-2-1-0 Gets Faith
![Page 73: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/73.jpg)
Evaluation of Let’s Go!
Tracking local obesity prevalence rates
Behavior change
Environmental and policy change
73
![Page 74: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/74.jpg)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Ages 2-5 Ages 6-11 Ages 12-18
Local Overweight and Obesity Prevalence
2003–2006 NHANES
2006 Greater Portland
Perc
ent
74
NHANES, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
![Page 75: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/75.jpg)
9%14%
49%
43%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
Awareness of 5-2-1-0
2009
2007
Perc
ent
75
Perceived Behavioral ChangesIncreased Awareness of Let’s Go! and 5-2-1-0
in Greater Portland
Awareness of Let’s Go!
Critical Insights RDD Telephone Survey, Spring 2009, n=800 parents in 12 communities in Greater Portland
![Page 76: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/76.jpg)
Perceived Behavioral Changes:Parent-Reported 27% Child Behavior Change
76
22%
28%
Critical Insights RDD Telephone Surveys, Spring 2007 and 2009, n=800 parents of children ages 0 to 18 in 12 communities in Greater Portland
Perc
ent
27% increase in 3 of 4 behaviors
Exposure across 3 or more settingsParents more likely to be aware of 5-2-1-0Children more likely to meet the “1” Parents more favorable to Let’s Go! MessageParents more likely able to identify all 4 healthy behaviors correctly
![Page 77: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/77.jpg)
Environmental and Policy ChangeSchool Data from Administrators
77
The Project made significant changes in our school or district to improve opportunities for physical activity
The Project made significant changes in our school or district to improve opportunities for nutrition
Strongly DisagreeDisagreeUncertainAgreeStrongly Agree
0 5 10 15 20 25
Let’s Go!/5-2-1-0 Goes to School 2008-2009 School administrator Feedback Survey, June 2009 (n=24)
Percent responders
![Page 78: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/78.jpg)
5-2-1-0 Goes to School
Progress made by implementing 5-2-1-0 strategies
Schools appreciate Simplicity of the 5-2-1-0 messageSupport from Let’s Go!Multisector approach
Critical role of school teams and the administrator
Policy and environmental change is important to support long-term behavior change
78
![Page 79: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/79.jpg)
Let’s Go! Statewide ReachJune 2010
83,439 students in 262 schools
40 child care sites caring for thousands of children
More than 50 physician’s practices
Numerous after-school programs support more than 2,500 youth members
6 of Portland’s largest employers
8 regions across Maine
79
![Page 80: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/80.jpg)
5-2-1-0 in Maine …
80
149 towns participating
![Page 81: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/81.jpg)
… and Spreading Throughout the Nation
81
![Page 82: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/82.jpg)
Outstanding Challenges
Building the evidence is difficult
Capturing “hard” data is difficult – changing kids’ behavior and BMI takes years!
82
![Page 83: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/83.jpg)
Outstanding Challenges
Building the evidence is difficult
Capturing “hard” data is difficult – changing kids’ behavior and BMI takes years!
Community partners can be wary of “Research and Evaluation”
Collaboration “Turf” issues often get in the way—need collaboration, not competitionCollaboration among organizations can be complicated by funder’s competing agendas, timelines, and demands
83
![Page 84: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/84.jpg)
Opportunities
Small changes can happen quickly and they are making a difference
Engaging all sectors allows different partners to come to the table without having them feel like they have to “own it all”
Working in a small, rural state can often mean easy access to local and state leaders
Collaboration with regional and national leaders brings positive attention and boosts staff morale –this is a long journey!
84
![Page 85: Childhood Obesity in the US...2010/06/17 · Childhood Obesity in the United States A childhood obesity crisis exists in the United States ¾BMI is an imperfect measure of body fat](https://reader033.fdocuments.us/reader033/viewer/2022050312/5f74d896bc0f6e78b4075802/html5/thumbnails/85.jpg)
85