Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started

Session 1: We Can!™ Energize Our Families: Getting Started

Chapter 4 | Parent Program Training

Session 1: We Can!™ Energize Our Families:

Getting Started

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Evaluation Tool At the start: Tell Us What You Think

At the end: Tell Us What You Think Now

Full instructions for the Parent Program are in the Leader’s Guide

Helps you find out what parents know about: Healthy eating

Physical activity

Screen time

How these behaviors affect weight

Tell Us What You Think

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Present objectives and overview of the Parent Program

Discuss the increase in rate of overweight

Explore the important role of parents

Discuss healthy food choices & how to increase physical activity

Ask parents to share their goals & expectations

Overview of Session 1

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We Can! Tip straight from the community

Make time for open-ended discussions

Encourage parents to share their goals & expectations for developing healthy family habits for eating and physical activity.

Boston Public Health Commission

(Boston, MA)We Can! City

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Overweight — A Growing Problem

66% of American adults are overweight or obese

More than 16% of youth are overweight

More than 15% of youth are at risk of becoming overweight

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Overweight in Children

There is an almost 80% chance that

overweight adolescents will become overweight adults.

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Overweight

serious health problems

at a younger age

shortened lifespan

Paying A Heavy Price

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High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Type 2 diabetes

Cardiovascular disease

Asthma

Joint problems

Sleep disorders

Low self-esteem

Poor body image

Eating disorders

Reduced mobility

Reduced activity

Isolation

Weight issues into adulthood

Early death

Health Consequences

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We Can! Tip straight from the community

Help statistics hit home

Share statistics on overweight and obesity from your city or state to drive home the concern and need to take action.

Central District Health Department

(Boise, ID)

We Can! General Community Site

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Attitudes

Social influences

Medical advice

Environmental factors

Genetic contributors

Why the Increase in the Rate of Overweight?

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Larger portions Eating out more More foods with added

sugar More high-fat foods More screen time Less physical activity

Reasons for Increase in Overweight

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Consuming more calories than burning

Energy Balance requires taking in same amount of calories (ENERGY IN) as burning (ENERGY OUT)

Calories Consumed vs. Calories Burned

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Parents have a major influence on their children’s health

The Parent Program targets parent/caregivers because:

The home is a primary source of nutrition for children

Parents are the household policymakers about food, activity choices, & screen time

Parents can model healthy food choices

Parents want more nutrition information

Relatively few programs target families and the home environment

Parents & Caregivers Are Key

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Share challenges & solutions

Discuss other options:

Be a good role model

Make gradual dietary changes

Plan opportunities for your family to be physically active together

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The Challenges of Eating Healthier & Being More Physically Active

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Tips to Eat Well and Move More

Eating Well Tips Drink water before a meal Eat off smaller plates Keep a regular eating schedule Don’t skip breakfast Try a new fruit or vegetable Ask for salad dressing “on the side” Skip buffets

Moving More Tips Walk your children to school Ask your children for help doing active chores around the house Go for a half-hour walk instead of watching TV Park farther from the store and walk Take the stairs instead of the escalator

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We Can! Try Tips to Eat Well and Move More Tracking Sheet

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Quick as a Flash Healthier Snacks