1. Can We Help Missoula Outrun the Obesity Epidemic?

2. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2004 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)

3. The Missoula Snapshot 2005 15 th percentile

5. Exclusive breastfeeding Decrease screen time 5-9 a Day “More Matters” Exercise 30-60 minutes a day Avoid high caloric foods and beverages with minimal nutritional value. Best Practices For Population Based Strategies To Prevent Obesity

6. The Obesity Epidemic DOES Respond to Community-Based Changes - Families -Worksites - Built Environment - Schools - Health Care Providers

7. Vending Association Schools Clubs & Youth Orgs. Counselors Aging Community Dental Community Restaurants Health Care Providers Exercise Gyms Grocers Churches Agriculture Federal Nutrition Programs Food Banks Trails & Parks Non-Profits Hospital s Tribal Health Advertisers Public Health Agency Worksites Breastfeeding Advocates Media Missoula Public Health System Focuses On Obesity Prevention