School NamePresentation DateName of Presenter

Physicians for Physicians for Healthy Healthy

CommunitiesCommunities

The Mission: CMA Foundation:

Champions improved individual and community health through a partnership of leaders in medicine, related health professions, and the community.

Physicians for Healthy Communities: Prevent obesity related diseases by turning practicing physicians into community educators and advocates for healthy eating, physical activity, and policy change at the frontlines of the battle against 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

  Overweight Children in California, 2004

28.1 Percent of all 5th, 7th and 9th grade students surveyed in California in 2004 were overweight

Source: California Center for Public Health Advocacy

Health Risks Associated with Obesity

Type 2 diabetes Heart disease Stroke Asthma/ Breathing problems Many types of Cancer Depression Sleep apnea High blood pressure and cholesterol High stress levels Premature death

Portion DistortionDo you know how food portions have changed in 20

years?

FRENCH FRIES

20 Years Ago

Today

210 Calories2.4 ounces

How many calories are intoday’s portion of fries?

Calorie Difference: 400 Calories

FRENCH FRIES

20 Years Ago

Today

210 Calories

2.4 ounces

610 Calories 6.9

ounces

How long will you have to walk leisurely in order to burn those

extra 400 calories?*

*Based on 160-pound person

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act

Calories In = Calories Out

*Based on 160-pound person

If you walk leisurely for 1 hour and 10 minutes

you will burn approximately 400 calories.*

Calories In = Calories Out

85 Calories

6.5 ounces

How many calories are in today’s

portion?

SODA20 Years Ago

Today

Calorie Difference: 165 Calories

250 Calories 20 ounces

85 Calories

6.5 ounces

SODA

20 Years Ago

Today

How long will you have to work in the garden to burn those extra calories?*

*Based on 160-pound person

Maintaining a Healthy Weight is a Balancing Act

Calories In = Calories Out

If you work in the garden for 35 minutes,

you will burn approximately 165 calories.*

*Based on 160-pound person

Calories In = Calories Out

Fuzzy Math: One Small Snack or One Full Meal?

1 bagel with cream cheese TOTAL: 500 Calories, 21 Grams of FatOR2 slices of toast, Two teaspoons butter2 ounces of ham1 orangeCoffee TOTAL: 500 Calories, 21 Grams of Fat

12 Potato Chips & TOTAL: 230 Calories, 17 Grams of Fat 3 Tbsp. French Onion DipOR10 Large Shrimp with cocktail sauce2 small baked clams5 baby carrots3/4 cup broccoli with ranch dip3 sweet ‘n’ sour meatballs TOTAL: 230 Calories, 8 Grams of Fat

Screen Time• The Average American

youth spends more time watching TV than any other activity except for sleeping

• Doctors recommend that you spend no more than 2 hours a day in front of the TV, computer or video games. And less is even better!

•Almost any other activity uses more energy than watching TV

Importance of Physical Activity

• Everyone needs at least 30 minutes of exercise every day!

• Some of the many health benefits include:– Reducing your risk heart

disease– Lowering your risk of type 2

diabetes– Reducing feelings of

depression, anxiety, and stress

– Helping build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints

What is one thing you can do to increase healthy eating and/or physical activity in your school?

• More fresh fruits and vegetables in school meals

• Start a school garden and sell produce at lunch

• More bike racks, better bike lanes

• After-hours and weekend access to gym/weight room

How will you put this plan into action?

1. Develop a problem statement. Example: ABC High School does not have a wide variety of fruits and vegetables for sale at lunch

2. Make a list of steps to address the problem:

1. Find out if other high schools in the area offer fresh produce

2. Conduct a survey and taste test to see what fresh produce students would like to be offered

3. Present findings to key decision makers

3. Contact decision makers with a summary of findings and proposal for action