Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started Session 1: We Can! ™ Energize Our Families: Getting Started Chapter 4 | Parent Program Training Session 1: We Can! ™ Energize Our Families: Getting Started

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started Evaluation Tool  At the start: Tell Us What You Think  At the end: Tell Us What You Think Now  Full instructions for the Parent Program are in the Leader’s Guide Helps you find out what parents know about:  Healthy eating  Physical activity  Screen time  How these behaviors affect weight Tell Us What You Think

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started  Present objectives and overview of the Parent Program  Discuss the increase in rate of overweight  Explore the important role of parents  Discuss healthy food choices & how to increase physical activity  Ask parents to share their goals & expectations Overview of Session 1

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started We Can! Tip straight from the community Make time for open- ended discussions Encourage parents to share their goals & expectations for developing healthy family habits for eating and physical activity. Boston Public Health Commission (Boston, MA) We Can! City

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started Overweight — A Growing Problem  66% of American adults are overweight or obese  More than 16% of youth are overweight  More than 15% of youth are at risk of becoming overweight

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started Overweight in Children There is an almost 80% chance that overweight adolescents will become overweight adults.

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started Overweight  serious health problems  at a younger age  shortened lifespan Paying A Heavy Price

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started  High blood pressure  High cholesterol  Type 2 diabetes  Cardiovascular disease  Asthma  Joint problems  Sleep disorders  Low self-esteem  Poor body image  Eating disorders  Reduced mobility  Reduced activity  Isolation  Weight issues into adulthood  Early death Health Consequences

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started We Can! Tip straight from the community Help statistics hit home Share statistics on overweight and obesity from your city or state to drive home the concern and need to take action. Central District Health Department (Boise, ID) We Can! General Community Site

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started  Attitudes  Social influences  Medical advice  Environmental factors  Genetic contributors Why the Increase in the Rate of Overweight?

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started  Larger portions  Eating out more  More foods with added sugar  More high-fat foods  More screen time  Less physical activity Reasons for Increase in Overweight

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started  Consuming more calories than burning  Energy Balance requires taking in same amount of calories (ENERGY IN) as burning (ENERGY OUT) Calories Consumed vs. Calories Burned

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started  Parents have a major influence on their children’s health The Parent Program targets parent/caregivers because:  The home is a primary source of nutrition for children  Parents are the household policymakers about food, activity choices, & screen time  Parents can model healthy food choices  Parents want more nutrition information  Relatively few programs target families and the home environment Parents & Caregivers Are Key

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started  Share challenges & solutions  Discuss other options:  Be a good role model  Make gradual dietary changes  Plan opportunities for your family to be physically active together Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started The Challenges of Eating Healthier & Being More Physically Active

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started Tips to Eat Well and Move More Eating Well Tips  Drink water before a meal  Eat off smaller plates  Keep a regular eating schedule  Don’t skip breakfast  Try a new fruit or vegetable  Ask for salad dressing “on the side”  Skip buffets Moving More Tips  Walk your children to school  Ask your children for help doing active chores around the house  Go for a half-hour walk instead of watching TV  Park farther from the store and walk  Take the stairs instead of the escalator

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started We Can! Try Tips to Eat Well and Move More Tracking Sheet

Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started Quick as a Flash Healthier Snacks