LET’S MOVE!

1. LET’S MOVE! Barbara T. Baylor, MPH Minister for Health Care Justice United Church of Christ Health Ambassadors and Healthy Connectors Fall Meeting NEON Health Services September 18, 2010 Baylor-United Church of Christ

2. Let’s Move To tackle the problem of obesity and hunger in America, the First Lady has taken a bold step pledging to eradicate childhood obesity in a generation. “the physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake.” First Lady Michele Obama Baylor-United Church of Christ

3. Faith leaders are well-positioned to inform and encourage people to take action on this critical issue Baylor-United Church of Christ

4. Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled. • One in three children are overweight or obese. • 1/3 of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives and many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems. Baylor-United Church of Christ

5. We are now eating 31 percent more calories than we were 40 years ago – including 56 percent more fats and oils and 14 percent more sugars and sweeteners. • Average American now eats 15% more pounds of sugar a year than in 1970! Baylor-United Church of Christ

6. Average American child spends 4.5 a day watching TV and 7.5 hours a day using cell phones and computers for entertainment and playing video games, and only a third of high school students get the recommended levels of physical activity. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation Baylor-United Church of Christ

7. National Health and Nutrition Examination surveys 2003-2006 show that 17% of children ages 2-19 are overweight. Baylor-United Church of Christ

8. Family income, parents habits, cultural customs and beliefs cause of high obesity rates in children of color 25 % of Black and Hispanic children are obese or overweight Children of Color and Obesity Baylor-United Church of Christ

9. 1 in 5 four year olds is obese and 20% of these are Black or Hispanic. • Native American children are also at high risk for obesity. Study: Ohio State University and Temple University Baylor-United Church of Christ

10. African-American women have the highest rates of being overweight or obese. • 4 out of 5 African-American women are overweight or obese. Source: Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities, DHHS Baylor-United Church of Christ

11. Obese Mother = Obese Children • A new study has shown that a child’s weight may be influenced by his mother even before they are born. • A child is more likely to be overweight at 2 or 3 years old, if mom was overweight or obese before she became pregnant. Source: British Medical Journal Baylor-United Church of Christ

12. 75% of mothers and 77% of fathers who are overweight or obese think that their children’s weight is normal. Source: Acta Paediatrica(Swedish Pediatric Journal) Baylor-United Church of Christ

13. The Four Pillars Healthier Schools Healthy Choices Affordable & Accessible Healthy Food Baylor-United Church of Christ Physical Activity

14. Pillar #1Healthy Choices Description: • Parents play a key role in making healthy choices for their children. • The earliest decisions regarding food and physical activity occur in the home. • Kids learn healthy eating choices from their family, and from what is served at home and in their congregation. Importance: • Parents serve as positive role models for children by improving their own eating and physical activity habits, incorporating physical activities into family routines, and providing plenty of opportunities for children and adolescents to eat healthy foods. • Creating family habits about smart eating and physical activity.Helping children improve learning by making sure a nutritious breakfast is served everyday. Baylor-United Church of Christ

15. Pillar #2Healthier Schools Description: • Many children consume at least half of their daily calories and a majority of their waking hours at school. We need to ensure our children have access to healthy meals and opportunities to run and play in their schools. Importance: Reversing the obesity epidemic requires a long-term well-coordinated approach to reach young people where they live, learn, and play, and schools have important role. Research has shown that well-designed, well-implemented school programs can effectively promote physical activity and healthy eating. Baylor-United Church of Christ

16. Pillar #3Physical Activity Description: • Children need 60 minutes of active and vigorous play every day to grow up to a healthy weight. • To increase physical activity, today’s children need safe routes to walk and ride to school, parks, playgrounds and community centers where they can play and be active after school and sports, dance or fitness programs that are exciting and challenging to keep them engaged. Importance: • Maintenance of healthy body weight. • Physical activity is just as important to a child’s health as eating right. • Children who don't get enough physical activity are more likely to have low energy levels and find it difficult to concentrate. • Physical activity, along with healthy eating can help children live healthier lives. Baylor-United Church of Christ

17. Pillar #4Affordable & Accessible Healthy Food Description: • More than 23 million Americans, including 6.5 million children, live in low-income urban and rural neighborhoods that are more than a mile from a supermarket. Known as “Food Deserts”. • Lack of access is one reason why children are not eating the recommended levels of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. • According to USDA, 49.1 million people, including 16.7 million children lived in households that experienced hunger. Importance: • Some people don’t live in neighborhoods that have supermarkets and grocery stores that sell healthy foods Or if they do they are too expensive. • Important to focus on increasing access to stores selling healthy foods. Baylor-United Church of Christ

18. Discussion Questions(Small Group Discussion) • What actions can your congregation take to implement each pillar? • What congregations or faith organizations already run successful programs addressing each pillar? What makes this program unique? • How might your congregation partner with successful programs in your area to address each pillar? Baylor-United Church of Christ

19. Department of Health and Human Services 1. The Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations is asking for the faith community help with the First Lady’s initiative. • They would like to know if you are willing to work on this initiative.(202) 358-3595http://www.hhs.gov/partnerships • Faith-based Tool Kithttp://www.letsmove.org/communityleaders.php Baylor-United Church of Christ

20. Time for INSTANT RECESS! Baylor-United Church of Christ

21. What is Instant Recess? • Instant Access was created by Dr. Toni Yancey, UCLA School of Public Health. • 10 minute recess break where a church, organization, workplace, etc. can gather to do 10 minutes of recess to elevate their heart rates in a healthy way. “Like a coffee break but only healthier.” • Instant Recess has been adopted by the National Physical Activity Plan working with “Let’s Move!” Dr. Yancey’s Book Instant Recess:  How to Build a Fit Nation for the 21st Century (University of California Press, Berkeley, CA), is scheduled for release in 2010. Baylor-United Church of Christ