1. The Role of Schools in Preventing Childhood Obesity By: Theresa Staley Cody Hawk Kelsey Timmerman

2. What is Obesity Measured by persons Body Mass Index – Weight in pounds multiplied by 703 and divided by the square of height in inches BMI’s that are considered obese?

3. How Has Obesity Changed in Recent History? Since 1980 18.8% of 6-11 year olds 17.4% of 12-19 year olds Rates are highest among non-Hispanic African American Females and Mexican American Males More strongly affected minority groups

4. Health Risks Linked to Obesity High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Impaired Fasting Glucose Heart Disease In Adulthood – Premature death – Heart Disease – Diabetes – Stroke

5. Effects of Obesity on the Economy Economic Competitiveness Military Security Total Cost of Obesity

6. The Role of Schools Correcting Caloric Imbalances Increasing Physical Activity Advocating for a More Active Lifestyle Mandated Activity Outside of School Activities and Organizations

7. Strategies For Change Address Physical Activity and Nutrition Through a Coordinated Program Designate a School Health Coordinator Assess the School’s Health Policies and Programs Strengthen the School’s Physical Activity and Nutrition Policies Implement a High-Quality School Employee Wellness Program

8. Strategies For Change Implement a High-Quality Health Education Course of Study Implement a High-Quality Physical Education Course of Study Increase Opportunities for Students to Engage in Physical Activity Implement a Quality School Meals Program Ensure That Students Have Appealing Healthy Choices in Food and Beverages Offered

9. Implementing Change Leaders Need to Step Up to Help Make Changes Difficulties in Implementing Changes – Pressure to increase test scores – Limited budgets

10. Sources “The Role of Schools in Preventing Childhood Obesity” Research Digest, Sept 2006 http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_famil ies/obesity_in_children_and_teens http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_famil ies/obesity_in_children_and_teens http://www.parents.com/toddlers- preschoolers/feeding/healthy- eating/childhood-obesity-beyond-baby-fat/ http://www.parents.com/toddlers- preschoolers/feeding/healthy- eating/childhood-obesity-beyond-baby-fat/ http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=030 9091969 http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=030 9091969