Wellness for Today

In the US obesity has tripled in children in the last 25 years.

Approx. 1/5 of all children and adolescents in the US are overweight.

Children who were obese usually are obese as adults.

Obese children suffer from cholesterol problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, and clogged arteries.

The new epidemic among children is “diabesity” and can cause heart attacks before age 30.

300,000 die of overweight related problems every year; this is greater than that of smoking.

If the trend of being overweight continues, in 30 years we will all be at risk for being overweight.

Americans spend $30 billion every year on fad diets and exercise equipment.

For the 1st time in history the next generation will have a shorter life span.

It is determined by Body Mass Index (BMI) Is an excessive amount of body fat.

BMIBelow 18.518.5- 24.925- 29.930.0 and above

Weight StatusUnderweightNormalOverweightObese

These factors are all changeable. Lack of Physical Activity Sedentary behavior Socioeconomic activity Eating habits EnvironmentNon-changeable Genetics

The main cause of obesity is inactivity. The US is the most sedentary population in the

world. Technological advances have made us less active:

remote controls, TV’s in every room, drive through everything, elevators, internet, electronic shopping are just some of the causes.

Most obese city in the US is Detroit

Because of technology we have become a nation that is lazy.

Leisure time has been reduced to shopping by the internet, riding a golf cart to get the mail, or mowing the lawn with a self propelled lawn mower.

Electric tooth brushes, coffeemakers, garage door openers, power windows in cars, touch button everything, email, e- file, e – banking, and of sofa, a remote and TV.

We are becoming a stagnant nation.

Children eat too much and play too little 83% of children use screen media 79% read printed material 79% listen to music (Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation) 50% of children 12-21 rarely or never exercise (CDC) Spend 4 hours a day watching TV or some sort of electronic

device. Spend 18. 5 hours a week watching TV Children spend 38% more of their time in front of the TV

than in school, by the time they are adults.

Less children participate in any organized sports or physical activity outside of school than ever before. Almost 23% of children do not participate in any type of physical activity and is even greater in instances of lower income families.

Physical Education was once part of all education programs

Due to financial strains they are slowly disappearing from the system

Less than 1/3 of high school students are part of PE

On average, a gym class has only 4 min. of aerobic activity

On an average day a child will receive 15 min. of physical activity and 10 hours of “lazy” activity

Obesity is the leading cause of hypertension in children

Can cause Type II diabetes Increases the risk of Cardiovascular

disease Often lowers self esteem Academic performance is lowered The cost: $117 billion in the year 2000

alone

Children are often teased or bullies by other children

Can face problems of discrimination in the work place and at school

Obese people earn less per year than the non- obese($7,000)

Lower self- esteem and self- confidence

Increase physical activity in children Become educated on weight loss Educate kids on the importance of weight loss

and proper nutrition Promote healthy lunches and snacks Create an environment for kids to understand the

importance of healthy foods and life long activities

California studies: Higher levels of achievements were associated with higher levels of fitness.

The study also showed a relationship between math and fitness. The greater the fitness level, the better the scores.

Regular exercise can improve cognitive function and increase the health if neurons

According to Mckenzie (1999) students who participated in school physical education programs did not negatively affect their test scores.

Fishburne and Boras showed an improvement in discipline along with academic performance associated with regular activity (1989).

Teach weight loss1. Negative energy balance = weight loss2. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)- energy our body

burns at rest3. Strength training and aerobic activity increase

BMR4. It takes 3500 calories to gain or lose a pound5. Burn more calories per day than you take in

(negative balance)

The physical well- being of a student has a connection to their academic achievement.

Students do their best when they are physically fit.

Invest in the schools to help fight obesity Try to reduce TV and computer time for family

and ourselves Educate others on weight loss Educate kids on nutrition and weight loss Promote healthy foods for school vending

machines Include exercise in the classroom

Keep physical education a priority kindergarten

through high school

Provide a curriculum to introduce knowledge,

skills, and confidence to the students

Make life long physical activities a priority

Better life long health Reduced cholesterol levels More Energy Increased cardiovascular function Reduced stress Increased self- esteem Higher academic achievement

Strong heart Increased Metabolism Tones muscles Increased immunity Strong muscles Increased flexibility

Elementary needs 150 minutes of P.E per week Middle School requires 225 minutes per week High School should be 225 minutes per weel

Although this is what the CDC recommends experts say it should be no less than 400 minutes per week

Be an active role model Eat smart Refresh with water frequently Support effective wellness policies Be on the School Health Council Use online resources

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Food and Nutrition Service. Play Hard Your Way. Retrieved January 2, 2007, from

www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard/

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