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“Healthy Families” Thursday Classes Spring Lake Magnet Center

“Healthy Families” Thursday Classes Spring Lake Magnet Center. Deb Raven, R.N. Department of Pediatrics Creighton University. Childhood Obesity. “ Epidemic Proportions ” Childhood obesity has been increasing in U.S. 33% of Nebraska children are overweight based on data from 2002-2003.

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“Healthy Families” Thursday Classes Spring Lake Magnet Center

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  1. “Healthy Families”Thursday Classes Spring Lake Magnet Center Deb Raven, R.N. Department of Pediatrics Creighton University

  2. Childhood Obesity “Epidemic Proportions” • Childhood obesity has been increasing in U.S. • 33% of Nebraska children are overweight based on data from 2002-2003

  3. Class Format:A Typical Thursday Night Enthusiastic welcome! • Counseling • FUN physical activity by PT • PRACTICAL nutrition • Goal • Encouragement!

  4. Class Format

  5. Class Format:One-on-one counseling • Assess each family • Link interventions/goals • Objectively and subjectively measure progress

  6. Class Format:Physical Activity The WHOLE family in action!

  7. Program Strengths:Physical Activity • Organized CU-Department of PT • All family members participate • Kids, parents…even grandma! • Activities appropriate for audience

  8. Class Format:Physical Activity (cont.) EVERYONE is having FUN!

  9. Class Format:Nutrition • Simple “Doable” Messages • Eat more fruit! • Eat more vegetables! • Choose whole grains! • Choose low fat or skim milk! • Drink water instead of soda or juice • Choose sensible portion sizes

  10. Class Format:Nutrition

  11. Program Strengths:Overall • Class is FUN! • Families feel welcomed! • Energizing! Upbeat! • Kids can be themselves! • Safe environment • Trust building • Flexible for families’ busy schedules

  12. IdentifyingFamilies

  13. Preliminary Data:Questionnaire (cont.) • School • Home • Nutritional Knowledge • Emotions Total of 42 Questions

  14. Preliminary Data:Demographics • 41 families served • 70% Hispanic • 18% African American • 12% Caucasian • Average BMI for children: • 96% are > 95th % • 53% acanthosis nigricans • 17% hypertension

  15. Preliminary Data:Result Highlights • Looking at food labels, thinking about portion size, or thinking about the healthiest option when eating out • PRE: 50% = NEVER • POST: 100% = SOMETIMES/ALWAYS

  16. Preliminary Data:Result Highlights • Eating vegetables • PRE: 66% ate vegetables 0-3 days/week • POST: 86% ate vegetables 3-7 days per week

  17. Preliminary Data:Result Highlights • Fast food: • PRE: 75% ate out >2 days/week • POST: 100% ate out 0-1 days per week

  18. Team Effort • Cristina Fernandez, M.D. (CUMC) • Deb Raven, R.N. • David Finken, M.D. and Francie McNeil, B.S.N. (UNMC) • Creighton Physical Therapy Department • Creighton College of Nursing for getting the ball rolling! • UNL Extension in Douglas & Sarpy Counties • EXCEL physical therapy • Munroe Meyer Institute Psychology Dept • Hope Medical Outreach for FANTASTIC interpreters • OPS for use of Spring Lake Magnet Center • Hy-Vee at 36th & Q Street

  19. Thank you !

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