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Physical Fitness & Health in Middle School

Physical Fitness & Health in Middle School. Susan Matulevicius, MD, MSCS, FACC Assistant Professor Division of Cardiology UT Southwestern. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults US Prevalence of Obesity 1990-2010. (*BMI  30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person). 2000. 1990. 2010.

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Physical Fitness & Health in Middle School

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  1. Physical Fitness & Health in Middle School Susan Matulevicius, MD, MSCS, FACC Assistant Professor Division of Cardiology UT Southwestern

  2. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsUS Prevalence of Obesity 1990-2010 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person) 2000 1990 2010 No Data <10% 10%–14 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30% http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html

  3. Obesity has Tripled Since 1980 Circulation 2012; 126(14): 1770-1779.

  4. Our Children are More Obese than Our Neighbors’ Children JAMA 2012; 307 (5): 482-490.

  5. Texas Leads the Way in Childhood Obesity • .

  6. Complications of Childhood Obesity Lancet 2002; 360(9331): 473-482.

  7. By 2035, it is estimated that >100,000 cardiovascular events (stroke, heart attack, congestive heart failure) will be attributable to excess weight in adolescence • In one study looking at carotid intimal thickness, which is a measure of vascular age, 75% of obese children age 6 to 19 years with cardiac risk factors had the vascular age of a 45 year old! Journal of the American College of Cardiology 2013; 62(15): 1309-1319..

  8. Key to Combating Childhood Obesity: Balancing Energy in & Out Eat Healthy Get Active Energy In Energy Out

  9. Kids & TV Kids who have a TV in their room are: Less likely to: Eat meals together with their families Be actively engaged in school Participate in extracurriculars Sleep enough More likely to: Have problematic social behaviors Watch 1.5 more hrs of TV a day Be overweight Prev Med 2011; 52(2):104-8.

  10. Physical Activity and Academic Achievement Math 70 English 60 6th grade Academic Achievement (%) 50 40 30 3 4 5 <2 Fitness Level Journal of School Health 2013; 83(7): 500-507.

  11. Things Families Can Do Weekly Menu Eat Together Limit Screen Time Be Active! Healthy Snacks Drink Water

  12. Things Schools Can Do Physical Education Walk to School Programs Physical Activity in the Classroom Community Engagement

  13. E-mail and Texting Interventions Exergaming Weigh2Rock.com Circulation 2013; 127:260-67.

  14. Steps for Implementing a Social Network Intervention/Campaign Circulation 2013; 127:260-67.

  15. Healthy Resources • Letsmove.gov – Michelle Obama’s mission to raise a healthier generation of kids • Take10.net – Successful physical activity in the classroom • JAMmin’ Minute – 1 minute exercise routine and health tips created by schools around the country (www.healthetips.com/corporate_social.php) • CDC: http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/children.html

  16. Get Moving! With UT Southwestern • Pilot of the Walk with a Doc program established by Dr David Sabgir in Ohio • Partnering with the City of Coppell as part of the “Living Well in Coppell” Campaign • Goal is to get people moving and access to UTSW doctors and health professionals in a causal setting • Talk (10 minutes on a health) by a UTSW MD • Walk with doctors for 1 hour (or as long as you like) with the opportunity to ask questions or discuss health topics • Snacks and Screening by UTSW Student Dietetic Association and the Preventive Medicine Interest Group • GOAL: A walk a month with a health topic of interest for any participants. Kids,

  17. Save the Date: 11/9/2013 Get Moving! with UT Southwestern Hear about an important health topic and then take a walk with our expert cardiologists to learn how the “heart pros” stay healthy. WHERE: Andrew Brown Park East WHEN: 9AM -11 AM Rain or shine WHO: Everyone is welcome!

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