Louann Jones Kelli Rice Terry Belflower

Carol Abdo Donna Box Jill Martin

Reggie Kimball Tiffany Kirkland Jamylle Johnson

Gavin Colquitt Amy Davis Missie Bause

OMS School Health Council: OMS School Health Council: Whatever It Takes to Fight Whatever It Takes to Fight

Childhood ObesityChildhood Obesity

19961991

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991, 1996, 2004

(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

2004

Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC

Overweight or obese adults byhealth district, Georgia, 1993-1996

Overweight or obese adults byhealth district, Georgia, 2000-2002

Obesity in GeorgiaObesity in Georgia

How is obesity costing you?How is obesity costing you?

Federal and Congressional Federal and Congressional Legislation Legislation

Child NutritionChild Nutrition (42 USC 1779) (42 USC 1779) Regulates the sale of foods at lunch timeRegulates the sale of foods at lunch time

Section 204 - Local Wellness PolicySection 204 - Local Wellness Policy (42 USC (42 USC 1751.204) 1751.204) Requires school districts to develop a local wellness Requires school districts to develop a local wellness

policy that sets forth guidelines on health education policy that sets forth guidelines on health education and physical activityand physical activity

Requires the district to assess its implementationRequires the district to assess its implementation Program requirements-School Lunch ProgramProgram requirements-School Lunch Program

(42 USC 1758)(42 USC 1758) Regulates the nutritional content of school lunchesRegulates the nutritional content of school lunches

What is next?What is next?

The Federal Government is likely to The Federal Government is likely to require districts to…require districts to………develop a strict wellness policy regarding develop a strict wellness policy regarding

comprehensive school healthcomprehensive school health ......completely completely implement such a policyimplement such a policy……make radical changes in policy regarding make radical changes in policy regarding

nutrition and physical activity (i.e. increase PE nutrition and physical activity (i.e. increase PE class time, prohibit the sale of “junk” foods at class time, prohibit the sale of “junk” foods at school, etc.)school, etc.)

Whatever it takes!Whatever it takes!

The Henry County School District’s The Henry County School District’s Wellness PolicyWellness Policy

VagueVagueFails to follow guidelines suggested by the CDC Fails to follow guidelines suggested by the CDC

and other health organizationsand other health organizations

Ola Middle School is committed to Ola Middle School is committed to ensuring the success of every student!ensuring the success of every student!

The OMS School Health Council is in the The OMS School Health Council is in the process of developing our own wellness process of developing our own wellness policy policy

OMS School Health CouncilOMS School Health Council

School Health Index (SHI)School Health Index (SHI) A tool developed by the CDC to assess school health A tool developed by the CDC to assess school health

policies on 8 key areaspolicies on 8 key areas1.1. School Health and Safety Policies and EnvironmentSchool Health and Safety Policies and Environment

2.2. Health EducationHealth Education

3.3. Physical Education and Other Physical Activity ProgramsPhysical Education and Other Physical Activity Programs

4.4. Nutrition ServicesNutrition Services

5.5. Health ServicesHealth Services

6.6. Counseling, Psychological, and Social ServicesCounseling, Psychological, and Social Services

7.7. Health Promotion for StaffHealth Promotion for Staff

8.8. Family and Community InvolvementFamily and Community Involvement

School Health IndexSchool Health Index

Greatest needs in Family and Community Greatest needs in Family and Community InvolvementInvolvement

Getting YOU Connected…Getting YOU Connected…

Parent Education NightsParent Education NightsPhysical ActivityPhysical ActivityNutrition and Healthy EatingNutrition and Healthy Eating

Involvement in health policiesInvolvement in health policiesCommunity-based health programsCommunity-based health programsFeedback on school mealsFeedback on school mealsHealthy snacks and food choicesHealthy snacks and food choices

How YOU Can HelpHow YOU Can Help Students CanStudents Can

Set goals for healthy eating habits and monitor progress. Set goals for healthy eating habits and monitor progress. Make healthy choices in the school cafeteria or when packing Make healthy choices in the school cafeteria or when packing

lunch. lunch. Ask for healthy snacks. Ask for healthy snacks. Encourage friends and family members to eat healthy foods and Encourage friends and family members to eat healthy foods and

be physically active. be physically active. Use nutrition labels to select low-fat snacks. Use nutrition labels to select low-fat snacks. Urge the student council to request healthy food choices in Urge the student council to request healthy food choices in

school and at school events. school and at school events. Take elective courses in health, nutrition, cooking, and physical Take elective courses in health, nutrition, cooking, and physical

education. education. Help plan school and family menus.Help plan school and family menus.

How YOU Can Help (cont.)How YOU Can Help (cont.)

Parents or Guardians CanParents or Guardians Can Provide healthy snacks for school parties and special Provide healthy snacks for school parties and special

events. events. Help school staff plan activities where students can Help school staff plan activities where students can

sample healthy foods. sample healthy foods. Involve children in selecting and preparing food. Involve children in selecting and preparing food. Offer children a variety of healthy foods, keep healthy Offer children a variety of healthy foods, keep healthy

snacks on hand, and make mealtime an enjoyable snacks on hand, and make mealtime an enjoyable experience. experience.

Share nutrition information with children and talk with Share nutrition information with children and talk with them about nutrition projects and homework them about nutrition projects and homework assignments.assignments.