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Name Title Organization. Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in The School Environment. Epidemic Proportions. In the past 30 years, the percentage of overweight children ages 6-11 has nearly tripled. 1

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  1. Name Title Organization

  2. Promoting Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in The School Environment

  3. Epidemic Proportions In the past 30 years, the percentage of overweight children ages 6-11 has nearly tripled.1 Today’s youth may be the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.2

  4. Prevalence of Obesity Among U.S. Children and Adolescents (Age 2–19 Years)

  5. Low-Cost, High Calorie Foods More TV and Screen time Unhealthy Eating & Lack of Physical Activity Cuts in Physical Activity, Physical Education & Recess Increase in Portion Sizes Soda & Other High-Sugar Beverage Consumption Changing Built Environment Increase in Dining Out People are more sedentary

  6. BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today 140 calories 3-inch diameter 350 calories 6-inch diameter Calorie Difference: 210 calories

  7. SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS 20 Years Ago Today 500 calories 1 cup spaghetti with sauce and 3 small meatballs 1,025 calories 2 cups of pasta with sauce and 3 large meatballs Calorie Difference: 525 calories

  8. SODA 20 Years Ago Today 85 Calories 6.5 ounces 250 Calories 20 ounces Calorie Difference: 165 Calories

  9. Preventable causes of death in the United States All Other Causes of Death Related to Physical Inactivity and Poor Nutrition Deaths attributable to individual risks (thousands) in both sexes Danaei G, Ding EL, Mozafarrian D, et al. The preventable causes of death in the United States: Comparative risk assessment of dietary, lifestyle, and metabolic risk factors. PLoS Medicine 2009; 6(4): http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pmed.1000058

  10. As a Nation We Care! • Economic • Billions in healthcare costs, lost productivity, disability • Healthcare • Excess weight and fat can cause major illnesses in childhood which can lead to major diseases in adulthood • National Security • Being overweight or obese is the leading medical reason why applicants fail to qualify for military service.

  11. As a Community We Care! Health problems in childhood Potential increased risk as adult Type II diabetes Joint problems High blood pressure High cholesterol Asthma Sleep apnea Depression Low self-esteem Fatty liver disease Skin problems Early puberty in girls Heart attack and stroke Cancer—{esophagus, colorectal, breast, endometrial & kidney} Gallbladder disease Kidney stones Osteoarthritis Pregnancy complications

  12. As Schools We Care!Academic Benefits of Physical Activity &Healthy EatingA+ Studies Have Shown: • Students who eat healthy and are physically active are more likely to perform better academically • Adequate physical activity helps improve classroom behavior

  13. Study 1 Results Number of FITNESSGRAM tests passed vs. NWEA Math, Language, and Reading Performance

  14. Study 2 Academic Results Weekday Physical Activity & Grade Average Correlation Steps taken during the week Correlation between weekday steps and grade average

  15. The Home Away From Home

  16. Let’s Go! • A nationally recognized childhood obesity prevention program. • Multi-sector intervention using evidence based strategies, and a consistent message.

  17. State Wide Reach 221 Schools 180 Child Care & Head Start Programs 63 Licensed Healthcares 48 After School Programs 28 District School Nutrition Programs

  18. www.letsmove.gov

  19. Policy & Environmental Change

  20. Tri-focal Approach Environmental Change Enables Behaviors, Creates Opportunities Policy Secures, Protects, Sustains Lasting Change Activities Start, Refresh, Maintain

  21. Tri-focal approach at work Environmental Change: Stability balls in the classroom and creation of a fitness room. Policy Change: Physical activity as a reward is recommended or required. Activity: Hosting a parent event about the importance of increased physical activity Environmental Change Enables Behaviors, Creates Opportunities Policy Secures, Protects, Sustains Successful Lasting Change Activities Start, Refresh, Maintain

  22. Strategies for Success • Provide healthy choices for snacks and celebrations; limit unhealthy choices. • Participate in local, state, or national initiatives that promote healthy eating and active living. • Engage community partners to help support and promote healthy eating and active living at your site. • Partner with and educate families in adopting and maintaining a lifestyle that supports healthy eating and active living. • Provide water and low fat milk; limit or eliminate sugary beverages. • Provide non-food rewards. • Provide opportunities for children to get physical activity every day. • Implement a staff wellness program that includes healthy eating and active living. • Collaborate with Food and Nutrition Programs to offer healthy food and beverage options. • Limit recreational screen time.

  23. Supporting Increased Physical Activity and Healthy Eating.

  24. Toolkits, Training & Support

  25. I’m All Ears!How can this work for you?

  26. www.letsgo.org

  27. Let’s Go! Is Generously Funded by Our:Founding Partners Platinum Supporters Additional Funders American Academy of Pediatrics/Healthy Active Living, The Bingham Program, Frances Hollis Brain Foundation, Jane's Trust, Leonard C. & Mildred F. Ferguson Foundation, Maine Department of Health & Human Services/ARRA, The Mattina R. Proctor Foundation, The Rite Aid Foundation, Sam L. Cohen Foundation, The Walmart Foundation

  28. Questions? For more information contact: Name Title Phone: Email:

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