Healthy Lifestyle and Education Go Hand & Hand. Help Shape Our Young Children into

Healthy Adults, It Begins With Us!

AudiencePrimary: Parents, Teacher and School

Administrators

AgendaWhat’s Happening To Our ChildrenThe benefits of healthy food choicesThe ConsequencesHow We Can Make A DifferenceMenu Changes It Starts With Us

How You Can Help Shape Our Young Children/Adult Lifestyle Habits

The GoalIn order to improve the health, nutritional well-being and

academic performance of North Carolina's students, we must coordinate a detailed nutrition policy that enhances the teacher’s classrooms, our kids selection in the cafeteria, their home life with parents/guardians, their community environment that will support lifelong healthful eating habits.

It begins and ends with us, our teachers, parents, and school officials.

McClellan, Mark (2003). FDA: Changing The American Diet. Retrieved on July 21, 2010, from

http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/speeches/ucm053648.htm

Did You Know?

Obesity is an epidemic that is rising in our youthThis is not a new trend, but a trend that has been

relevant over the past few decades.One in three US children is overweightObesity rates have tripled in 30 yearsWith obesity rates rising, the present generations of kids

may be the first with shorter lives than their parentsDon’t have a understanding of the Food and Nutrition

Pyramid

Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (2007). Nutrition Standards for foods in Schools: Leading the Way toward Healthier Youth. Retrieved July 19, 2010, from http://www.iom.edu/reports/2007

Did You Know?

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data revealed that between 1976 and 1980 the prevalence of overweight among youth was: aged 2-5 years was 5 percentyouth 6-11 years was 6.5 percentyouth aged 12-19 year was 5 percent. The most recent data available from NHANES (2003 –

2006) show the prevalence of overweight among America’s youth to be 12.4 percent for 2-5 year olds, 17 percent for 6-11 year olds and 17.6 percent for 12-19 year olds.

Why Knowing Your Food Pyramid Is Important?

There are six food groups: grains, fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat/beans, and oils.

Teaches us how to eat healthy Highlights the variety of food

choices we have Why it is important to eat from

all groups

Supported by 1st Lady Michelle Obama

Recognized by Senate Passing of Child Nutrition Bill

USDA (2010),Steps To A Healthy You. Retrieved July 28, 2010, from http://www.mypyramid.gov/

Lets Move (2010). America Move To Raise A Healthier Generation Of Kids, Retrieved August 3, 2010, from http://www.letsmove.gov/

The Current Trend of Obesity Obesity is a major and rapidly

growing global public health concern

Obesity is significantly associated with morbidity and mortality

In the past three decades, obesity has tripled among adolescents and more than doubled among 20–39 year olds in the U.S. (Boone, Gordon-Larsen, Adair and, Popkin, 2007)

Increase in weight gain due to a decline in physical activity occurs in the transition from adolescence to young adult.

Janne E Boone, Penny Gordon-Larsen, Linda S Adair, and Barry M Popkin (2007). Screen time and physical activity during adolescence: longitudinal effects on obesity in young. Pub Med, doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-4-26. Retrieved August 6, 2010, from adulthood http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906831/

Yau, Nathan (2007). Flowing Data: Graphing Obesity Trends, Retrieved August 6, 2010, from http://flowingdata.com/2010/04/29/challenge-graphing-obesity-trends

Where Does It Start?A Balanced Lifestyle

“Calories In, Energy Out” Support and encourage physical activity in the curriculum beyond

P.E. that help burn calories Walking – Lunch walk teams, Encourage parents to walk with their kids to

school Sports – Afterschool sport activities, i.e. dodge ball, volleyball, track and

field. Bicycling – Fitness rooms Encourage our kids to be physically active for 60 minutes each day or

almost every day (CDC, 2010) At Home

76% of all meals are prepared at home (FDA, 2010) Parents can help the initiative by including their kids in meal

selection and use the pyramid as a tool to encourage fun activities you can do as a family.

McClellan, Mark (2003). FDA: Changing The American Diet. Retrieved on July 21, 2010, fromhttp://www.fda.gov/newsevents/speeches/ucm053648.htm

Why We Need Healthy Menu Selections in Our Schools?

Benefits ConsequencesMore Energy

Studies have indicated when children eat healthy balanced meals they are more focus.

HealthierAcademic Success Improved BehaviorOverall better healthLonger life

ObesityDiabetesHigh Blood PressureHeart DiseaseArthritisRespiratory DifficultiesCancerEarly Death

McClellan, Mark (2003). FDA: Changing The American Diet. Retrieved on July 21, 2010, fromhttp://www.fda.gov/newsevents/speeches/ucm053648.htm

AFT Resolutions (2000). Regulating the sale of competitive foods in school. Retrieved, July 20, 2010, From http://www.aft,org/about/resolution_detail.cfm?articleid=121

LOOK AT WHATS HAPPENINGDIABETES IS RISING

CDC (2010). US Obesity Trends. Retrieved, August 12, 2010, from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html

Current Wake County School Menu Policy All meals (includes reimbursable meals) will contain

20 - 35% of calories from fat no more than 10% total calories from saturated fat no more than 100 mg of cholesterol

Food preparation methods are limited to baking, roasting, broiling, boiling, and steaming.

A minimum of 1 daily serving a whole grain products will be offered whole grain foods will be increased gradually to a minimum of 8

servings per week as market availability of whole grain products increases to supply menu needs.

Four fruits and/or vegetables will be offered daily. Dark green, deep yellow or orange fruits or vegetables will be

offered 3 or more times per week. Fresh fruits or vegetables will be offered at least 4 times weekly

at breakfast and/or lunch. Legumes will be offered at least 1 time per week. All milk choices will be 1% or less fat.

WCPSS (2010). Wake County Public School: Child and Nutrition Services, Retrieved August 5, 2010, from: http://www.wcpss.net/child-nutrition/

SCHOOL MENU CHANGESOLD MENU SELECTIONS RECOMMEND USDA MENU

SELECTION Fatty and sugary foods MSG – High Sodium Artificial Food Flavoring Sweets and Sugar high in calories Vending Machines Follows Recommendation from

USDA food improvements, but no encouragement of food selections. Children at Wake County

public schools and majority of NC school system can pick and choice food as they like

WCPSS (2010). Wake County Public School: Child and Nutrition Services, Retrieved August 5, 2010, from: http://www.wcpss.net/child-nutrition/

NO FRYING! Continue to follow the

recommendation from the USDA Review our children selection of

food Encourage eating from the six

groups to keep our kids balanced by offering rewards

Changing the selections of vending machine items Removing junk food

Substitution Low fat cheese Turkey sausage Vegetarian options

Meal preparation: Make food more enticing

Organic Alternative food selection

Fruits and more Fruits Vegetables

THE NEW NC MENU FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLSMore fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or

low-fat milk and milk products Exotic fruits (mango, pineapple or kiwi fruit)Sautéed, grilled or steamed vegetables

Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts, that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugarsAdding new twists on old favorites:

Baking and grilling meats Weekly kids healthy menu selections

Eat Healthfully and Enjoy It!

CDC (2010). Healthy Eating For Healthy Weight. Retrieved, August 12, 2010, from http://

www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html

PARENTS:STARTS AT HOME

We Are The Example! Involve your kids in cooking

healthy meals Reduce Sedentary time (CDC,

2010) Limit television time Video games Internet Use

Resist Convenience Stores and Fast Food Outlets Save Money By preparing

healthy meals at home Prepare Meals In Advance to

eliminate the need to eat out and make unhealthy food decision

Remove calorie-rich temptations (CDC, 2010)

Talk to the them Help them stay active (CDC,

2010) Brisk walking Physical activities

REMEMBER LEAD BY EXAMPLE

NHLBI (2010). Weigh Basics, Retrieved August 6, 2010, from

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/healthy-weight-basics/balance.htm

CDC (2010). Healthy Eating For Healthy Weight. Retrieved, August 12, 2010, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html

FAST FOOD VS HOMEMADEFast Food Burger: Ground beef on white bun, with ketchup, mustard, pickles and onion. Serving size: 3.5-ounce sandwich

71 calories per ounce

2.6 grams per ounce

$0.29 per ounce

Homemade Burger: Lean ground beef on wheat bun, with your choice of condiments.* Serving size: 4.5-ounce sandwich

67 calories per ounce

2.8 grams per ounce

$0.25 per ounce

Nelson, Jennifer, Zeratsky, Katherine (2009). Home economics - Fast food vs. homemade. Retrieved August 13, 2010, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fast-food/MY00574

TEACHERS:YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You May Be The Only 1Make School Administration Aware

Posters in classroom, playing fields and buildingTeacher meetingsMake daily announcementsNew policies, programs, and practices to promote

physical activity and nutrition among studentsEncourage It

Add it to your curriculumCreate a plan that rewards students on these initiatives

Gerberding, Julie L (2008). Child Obesity and the Impact of Food Marketing on Children. Retrieved, August 6, 3010, from http://www.hhs.gov/asl/testify/2008/09/t20080923d.html

SCHOOL OFFICIALS:We Need Your Support

North Carolina’s general assembly in 2005 passed nutrition standards for food served to our students in grades K-5 Due to budget issues it is

currently postponed Why

We May Be The Only 1 Work with The National School

Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SPB)

Build Support and Advocate “The Message” (PRT, 2010) Encourage

School Officials Health Regulators Parents Local Farmers State and Local Leaders Community Government Officials

WCPSS (2010). Wake County Public School: Child and Nutrition Services, Retrieved August 5, 2010, from: http://www.wcpss.net/child-nutrition/

Cohen, Rhoda, Crepinsek, Mary Kay, Fox, Mary Kay, Gordon, Anne, Hall, John, Zeidman, Eric. (2009). The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study: Background and Study Design. American Dietetic Association. Suppl1 Vol 109, No2.

PSRP Reporter (2010). Food for thought. The National Publication of AFT Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel Vol 29, No.4. Retrieved July 20, 2010 from http://www.aft.org/pdfs/psrpreporter/rep_mayjune10

CONCLUSION “Eat Healthy Be Healthy”

“Live Healthy For A Better Life”

While childhood obesity cannot be solved overnight, with all of us, teachers, school administration and parents working together, there’s no question that it can be solved — and today’s vote to support this healthy menu campaign for North Carolina’s school systems, moves us one step closer to reaching that goal

Lets remember what research has told us, there is a rising trend of obesity in our children. The imbalance within peoples dietary choice is having profound impact on our children lives now and for many more in the future. We must balance this not only with fundamental educational teaching, but incorporate physical activity and nutrition in our classroom, school policies and home life.

We are the role models, teachers, and supporters. Research has given us a pretty good understanding of the causes of these rising obesity trends due to an imbalance within people's dietary choices. By educating all of you here today, we can make a difference in our children’s live in every daily aspect.

REMEMBER IT STARTS WITH US! WE CAN CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF OUR CHILDREN’S LIVES.

BE A VOICE!

REFERENCESAFT Resolutions (2000). Regulating the sale of competitive foods in school. Retrieved,

July 20, 2010, From http://www.aft,org/about/resolution_detail.cfm?articleid=121

CDC (2010). Healthy Eating For Healthy Weight. Retrieved, August 12, 2010, from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html

CDC (2010). US Obesity Trends. Retrieved August 12, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html

Cohen, Rhoda, Crepinsek, Mary Kay, Fox, Mary Kay, Gordon, Anne, Hall, John, Zeidman, Eric. (2009). The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study: Background and Study Design. American Dietetic Association. Suppl1 Vol 109, No2.

Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (2007). Nutrition Standards for foods in Schools: Leading the Way toward Healthier Youth. Retrieved July 19, 2010, from http://www.iom.edu/reports/2007

Gerberding, Julie L (2008). Child Obesity and the Impact of Food Marketing on Children. Retrieved, August 6, 3010, from http://www.hhs.gov/asl/testify/2008/09/t20080923d.html

Janne E Boone, Penny Gordon-Larsen, Linda S Adair, and Barry M Popkin (2007). Screen time and physical activity during adolescence: longitudinal effects on obesity in young. Pub Med, doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-4-26. Retrieved August 6, 2010, from adulthood http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906831/

REFERENCES

Lets Move (2010). America Move To Raise A Healthier Generation Of Kids, Retrieved August 3, 2010, from http://www.letsmove.gov/

McClellan, Mark (2003). FDA: Changing The American Diet. Retrieved on July 21, 2010, from http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/speeches/ucm053648.htm

Nelson, Jennifer, Zeratsky, Katherine (2009). Home economics - Fast food vs. homemade. Retrieved August 13, 2010, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fast-food/MY00574

PSRP Reporter (2010). Food for thought. The National Publication of AFT Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel Vol 29, No.4. Retrieved July 20, 2010 from http://www.aft.org/pdfs/psrpreporter/rep_mayjune10

USDA (2010), Retrieved July 28, 2010, from http://www.mypyramid.gov/

WCPSS (2010). Wake County Public School: Child and Nutrition Services, Retrieved August 5, 2010, from: http://www.wcpss.net/child-nutrition/

Yau, Nathan (2007). Flowing Data: Graphing Obesity Trends, Retrieved August 6, 2010, from http://flowingdata.com/2010/04/29/challenge-graphing-obesity-trends/