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More than HALF of the U.S. adults are obese or overweight
More than 160 million Americans are overweight or obese - low income neighborhoods have higher percentages of overweight or obese populations
1 out of 3 children in the U.S. are overweight or obese
This is the 1st generation in human history that will have shorter lifespans than the previous one
Actual causes of death in 2013
Actual Causes of Death in the United States, 2000." JAMA (Chicago, Ill.) 293.3
(2005): 293. Print.
IllicitDrug Use
SexualBehaviorsFirearmsMotor
VehicleAccidents
Toxic Agents(pollutants,
asbestos, etc)
MicrobialAgents(flu, etc)
AlcoholConsumptionPoor Diet/
PhysicalInactivity
Tobacco0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000 Experts say diet has surpassed tobacco as having a leading cause of death
Cost of diet-related disease
The U.S. spends more than $1 trillion dollars on health care, more than any other industrialized nation, and we are sicker and fatter than ever.
Effects of obesity
CANCER
Stroke
Sleep Apnea
Type 2 Diabetes
Hypertension
High Cholesterol
Heart Disease
Asthma
Gallbladder disease
Bladder control problems
Poor female reproductive health
Musculoskeletal disorders
Gout
OsteoarthritisErectile Dysfunction
It doesn’t have to be this way....
What are FoodFight’s goals?
Inspire you to:
• Value your health and wellbeing and make positive changes in your diet
• Serve as a healthy role model for your children
• Become an advocate and active supporter in school based wellness efforts
Ubiquity
Chains target low income communities and cluster in neigh-borhoods with 30% fewer super-markets than upscale areas.
Fast food is a $170 Billion industry:
“Betcha can’t eat just one...”
Food companies exploit our biological preferences with formulas that maximize sugar, salt & fat content.
“I feel so sorry for the public....” (former Pepsi Exec.)”
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McDonaldsKellogsCokePepsi
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Let them eat cake
By the age of 12, children
are seeing more than
7,000 ads for food every
year, mostly junk food.
Why does advertising work?
✓ The power of branding
✓ The Nag Factor
✓ The Wedge Factor
✓ Functional food claims
Functional food claims: a closer look
Got Milk?
Yes, AND 70+ other ingredients such as trisodium phosphate, TBHQ, BHT, and
Part of THIS nutritious breakfast... Really?
Total for “Nutritious” breakfast is 94 grams,
or 24 teaspoons of sugar
Part of THIS nutritious breakfast... Really?
Total for “Nutritious” breakfast is 94 grams,
or 24 teaspoons of sugar
Note: 4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoonNote: 4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoon
1/2 of our sugar comes
from soda, juice, ice-
cream, and candy
1/2 comes from hidden sources: e.g. BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, ham-burger buns, etc.
We have become Sugar Addicts:Today
The average American consumes
approximately 3 pounds per week.
Prior to 1950 Americans
consumed about 15 pounds of
sugar per year.
Eat a rainbow
• Carbohydrates – Our main source of ENERGY or FUEL for the body and brain
• Carbs should make up 50/60% of our diet
• Fruits and vegetables are one of the best sources of carbs
The myth about carbs – do they make you fat?
Healthy CARBS
• Vegetables
• Fruit
• Whole grains
Unhealthy CARBS
• Bagels, white
bread
• White pasta,
white crackers
• Candy
• Juices, sodas
Brown: the newest color in the rainbowWhat exactly is a whole grain?
Examples of whole grains: • Brown rice • Quinoa • Oats • Couscous • Wheatberries • Whole wheat
pasta, etc.
Fiber: the best kept secret in the whole grain family
• Promote regular bowel movement leading to less toxic waste in colon
• Removes cholesterol
• Makes you feel full longer
Good sources of fiber: • Legumes (beans,
lentils, etc.) • Leafy greens • Whole grains • Seeds • Nuts
Eat leafy greens first Why? Because they:
• Are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber
• Boost metabolic function
• Keep you full longer
• Best nutritional bang for your buck!
• Broccoli • Kale • Chard
• Spinach • Arugula
Best leafy greens are:
Why do we need protein?
• Builds and maintains muscle, skin, blood, and cells
• Protein is important to eat it in the morning as well as throughout the day because it balances blood sugar
• Protein promotes weight loss and maintenance because it keeps you full.
Which foods have protein?
Animal Protein Sources
• Beef
• Poultry/Pork
• Fish
• Eggs
• Dairy products
Plant Protein Sources
• Beans
• Nuts and Nut Butters
• Seeds
• Soy products
• Whole grains
Why is fat important?
• Fats TRANSPORT vitamins and make up CELL MEMBRANES
• Fats provide INSULATION and protect VITAL ORGANS and REGULATE BODY TEMPERATURE
Healthy fats: is there such a thing?
• Get your healthy fats from plant sources, such as nuts and avocado
• Choose leaner meats and seafood
• NOTE: TRANSFATS (anything that is
hydrogenated or partially-
hydrogenated) have been proven to
be toxic and lethal. Do NOT consume.
Eating close to nature – Ask yourself:
How many ingredients does it have and do I recognize them?
41 Ingredients
1 Ingredient
The Danger of Food Additives
Based on our SAD diet,
Americans eat 6-9 pounds of food additives per year.
Side effects include: neurological disorders, increased allergies, increased infertility, increase in cancer and weight gain
America’s favorite food additives: 26% Acesulfame potassium 21% Sodium ascorbate 16% Propylene glycol 13% Monoglycerides 14% Gum tragacanth 10% Red #40
Ask yourself: Does it pass the Grandma Test?
• Sugar sweetened beverages • Processed packaged snacks • Fast food
Dodging consumer traps in your supermarket
• Shop the perimeter
• Don't shop hungry – make a list
• Beware of health claims!
• Be wary of items at eye level
• Be skeptical of coupons and specials
Cooking 101
Cooking literacy has declined as parents worked harder and have had less time to share knowledge and experience
The American food industry saw this as an opportunity to sell us more prepared, processed foods at a huge profit.
• Cut up and sealed apples cost $5/pound vs. a pound of whole apples that cost $1.47
Cooking 101
The fact that people don’t cook (and don’t know how) is the single largest contributor to the obesity epidemic
The benefits of home cooking:
• Control over the sugar, fat and salt in your diet
• Less expensive
• Creative, fun, and the glue that holds friends and family together
FoodFight – 10 steps to better health
1) Drink more water
2) Limit or remove Sugar Sweetened Beverages
3) Eat a healthy breakfast
4) Eat dark leafy greens
5) Eat more whole grains
6) Read food labels
7) Eat less meat
8) Eat fewer processed foods
9) Get more exercise
10) Cook with friends and family
The Power of YOU
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
– Margaret Meade
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