Transcript Wake County Public Schools Healthy Menu and Lunch Program

Healthy Lifestyle and Education Go Hand & Hand. Help
Shape Our Young Children into Healthy Adults,
It Begins With Us!
Audience
 Primary: Parents, Teacher and School Administrators
Agenda
 What’s Happening To Our Children
 The benefits of healthy food choices
 The Consequences
 How We Can Make A Difference
 Menu Changes
 It Starts With Us
 How You Can Help Shape Our Young Children/Adult Lifestyle
Habits
The Goal
 In order to improve the health, nutritional well-being and
academic performance of North Carolina's students, we must
coordinate a detailed nutrition policy that enhances the teacher’s
classrooms, our kids selection in the cafeteria, their home life
with parents/guardians, their community environment that will
support lifelong healthful eating habits.
 It begins and ends with us, our teachers, parents, and school
officials.
McClellan, Mark (2003). FDA: Changing The American Diet. Retrieved on July 21, 2010, from
http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/speeches/ucm053648.htm
Did You Know?
 Obesity is an epidemic that is rising in our youth
 This is not a new trend, but a trend that has been relevant over the
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past few decades.
One in three US children is overweight
Obesity rates have tripled in 30 years
With obesity rates rising, the present generations of kids may be the
first with shorter lives than their parents
Don’t have a understanding of the Food and Nutrition Pyramid
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (2007). Nutrition Standards for foods in
Schools: Leading the Way toward Healthier Youth. Retrieved July 19, 2010, from
http://www.iom.edu/reports/2007
Did You Know?
 The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
data revealed that between 1976 and 1980 the prevalence of overweight
among youth was:
 aged 2-5 years was 5 percent
 youth 6-11 years was 6.5 percent
 youth aged 12-19 year was 5 percent.
 The most recent data available from NHANES (2003 – 2006) show
the prevalence of overweight among America’s youth to be
 12.4 percent for 2-5 year olds,
 17 percent for 6-11 year olds and
 17.6 percent for 12-19 year olds.
Why Knowing Your Food Pyramid Is Important?
 There are six food groups: grains, fruit,
vegetables, dairy, meat/beans, and oils.
 Teaches us how to eat healthy
 Highlights the variety of food
choices we have
 Why it is important to eat from all
groups
 Supported by 1st Lady Michelle Obama
 Recognized by Senate
 Passing of Child Nutrition Bill
USDA (2010),Steps To A Healthy You.
Retrieved July 28, 2010, from
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Lets Move (2010). America Move To Raise A
Healthier Generation Of Kids, Retrieved
August 3, 2010, from
http://www.letsmove.gov/
The Current Trend of Obesity
 Obesity is a major and rapidly growing
global public health concern
 Obesity is significantly associated with
morbidity and mortality
 In the past three decades, obesity has
tripled among adolescents and more
than doubled among 20–39 year olds in
the U.S. (Boone, Gordon-Larsen, Adair and, Popkin,
2007)
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Increase in weight gain due to a decline
in physical activity occurs in the
transition from adolescence to young
adult.
Janne E Boone, Penny Gordon-Larsen, Linda S Adair, and Barry M Popkin (2007). Screen time and
physical activity during adolescence: longitudinal effects on obesity in young. Pub Med, doi:
10.1186/1479-5868-4-26. Retrieved August 6, 2010, from adulthood
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906831/
Yau, Nathan (2007). Flowing Data: Graphing Obesity Trends, Retrieved August 6, 2010, from
http://flowingdata.com/2010/04/29/challenge-graphing-obesity-trends
Where Does It Start?
A Balanced Lifestyle
 “Calories In, Energy Out”
 Support and encourage physical activity in the curriculum beyond P.E. that help
burn calories
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Walking – Lunch walk teams, Encourage parents to walk with their kids to school
Sports – Afterschool sport activities, i.e. dodge ball, volleyball, track and field.
Bicycling – Fitness rooms
Encourage our kids to be physically active for 60 minutes each day or almost every day
(CDC, 2010)
 At Home
 76% of all meals are prepared at home (FDA, 2010)
 Parents can help the initiative by including their kids in meal selection and
use the pyramid as a tool to encourage fun activities you can do as a family.
McClellan, Mark (2003). FDA: Changing The American
Diet. Retrieved on July 21, 2010, from
http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/speeches/ucm053648.htm
Why We Need Healthy Menu Selections in Our Schools?
Benefits
 More Energy
 Studies have indicated when
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children eat healthy balanced
meals they are more focus.
Healthier
Academic Success
Improved Behavior
Overall better health
Longer life
Consequences
 Obesity
 Diabetes
 High Blood Pressure
 Heart Disease
 Arthritis
 Respiratory Difficulties
 Cancer
 Early Death
McClellan, Mark (2003). FDA: Changing The American
Diet. Retrieved on July 21, 2010, from
http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/speeches/ucm053648.htm
AFT Resolutions (2000). Regulating the sale of competitive foods in school. Retrieved, July 20, 2010,
From http://www.aft,org/about/resolution_detail.cfm?articleid=121
LOOK AT WHATS HAPPENING
DIABETES IS RISING
CDC (2010). US Obesity Trends. Retrieved, August 12, 2010, from
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html
Current Wake County School Menu Policy
 All meals (includes reimbursable meals) will contain
 20 - 35% of calories from fat
 no more than 10% total calories from saturated fat
 no more than 100 mg of cholesterol
 Food preparation methods are limited to baking, roasting, broiling, boiling,
and steaming.
 A minimum of 1 daily serving a whole grain products will be offered
 whole grain foods will be increased gradually to a minimum of 8 servings
per week as market availability of whole grain products increases to supply
menu needs.
 Four fruits and/or vegetables will be offered daily.
 Dark green, deep yellow or orange fruits or vegetables will be offered 3 or
more times per week.
 Fresh fruits or vegetables will be offered at least 4 times weekly at breakfast
and/or lunch.
 Legumes will be offered at least 1 time per week.
 All milk choices will be 1% or less fat.
WCPSS (2010). Wake County Public School: Child and Nutrition Services, Retrieved August
5, 2010, from: http://www.wcpss.net/child-nutrition/
SCHOOL MENU CHANGES
OLD MENU SELECTIONS
 Fatty and sugary foods
 MSG – High Sodium
 Artificial Food Flavoring
 Sweets and Sugar high in calories
 Vending Machines
 Follows Recommendation from USDA
food improvements, but no
encouragement of food selections.
 Children at Wake County public
schools and majority of NC school
system can pick and choice food as
they like
WCPSS (2010). Wake County Public
School: Child and Nutrition Services,
Retrieved August 5, 2010, from:
http://www.wcpss.net/child-nutrition/
RECOMMEND USDA MENU
SELECTION
 NO FRYING!
 Continue to follow the recommendation
from the USDA
 Review our children selection of food
 Encourage eating from the six groups
to keep our kids balanced by offering
rewards
 Changing the selections of vending
machine items
 Removing junk food
 Substitution
 Low fat cheese
 Turkey sausage
 Vegetarian options
 Meal preparation:
 Make food more enticing
 Organic
 Alternative food selection
 Fruits and more Fruits
 Vegetables
THE NEW NC MENU FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS
 More fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk
and milk products
 Exotic fruits (mango, pineapple or kiwi fruit)
 Sautéed, grilled or steamed vegetables
 Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts, that are low in
saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added
sugars
 Adding new twists on old favorites:
 Baking and grilling meats
 Weekly kids healthy menu selections
Eat Healthfully and Enjoy It!
CDC (2010). Healthy Eating For Healthy Weight. Retrieved, August 12, 2010,
from http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html
PARENTS:
STARTS AT HOME
 We Are The Example!
 Involve your kids in cooking healthy
meals
 Reduce Sedentary time (CDC, 2010)
 Limit television time
 Video games
 Internet Use
 Resist Convenience Stores and Fast
Food Outlets
 Save Money By preparing healthy
meals at home
 Prepare Meals In Advance to
eliminate the need to eat out and
make unhealthy food decision
 Remove calorie-rich temptations
(CDC, 2010)
 Talk to the them
 Help them stay active (CDC, 2010)
 Brisk walking
 Physical activities
REMEMBER LEAD BY EXAMPLE
NHLBI (2010). Weigh Basics, Retrieved
August 6, 2010, from
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/he
art/obesity/wecan/healthy-weightbasics/balance.htm
CDC (2010). Healthy Eating For Healthy
Weight. Retrieved, August 12, 2010, from
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy
_eating/index.html
FAST FOOD VS HOMEMADE
Fast Food Burger:
Ground beef on
white bun, with
ketchup, mustard,
pickles and onion.
Serving size: 3.5ounce sandwich
Homemade
Burger: Lean
ground beef on
wheat bun, with
your choice of
condiments.*
Serving size: 4.5ounce sandwich
71 calories per
ounce
2.6 grams per ounce $0.29 per ounce
67 calories per
ounce
2.8 grams per ounce $0.25 per ounce
Nelson, Jennifer, Zeratsky, Katherine (2009). Home economics - Fast food vs. homemade.
Retrieved August 13, 2010, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fast-food/MY00574
TEACHERS:
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
 You May Be The Only 1
 Make School Administration Aware
 Posters in classroom, playing fields and building
 Teacher meetings
 Make daily announcements
 New policies, programs, and practices to promote physical activity
and nutrition among students
 Encourage It
 Add it to your curriculum
 Create a plan that rewards students on these initiatives
Gerberding, Julie L (2008). Child Obesity and the Impact of Food Marketing on Children.
Retrieved, August 6, 3010, from http://www.hhs.gov/asl/testify/2008/09/t20080923d.html
SCHOOL OFFICIALS:
We Need Your Support
 North Carolina’s general assembly in
2005 passed nutrition standards for food
served to our students in grades K-5
 Due to budget issues it is currently
postponed
 Why
 We May Be The Only 1
 Work with The National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) and the School
Breakfast Program (SPB)
 Build Support and Advocate “The
Message” (PRT, 2010)
 Encourage
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School Officials
Health Regulators
Parents
Local Farmers
State and Local Leaders
Community
Government Officials
WCPSS (2010). Wake County Public School: Child and Nutrition Services, Retrieved August 5, 2010,
from: http://www.wcpss.net/child-nutrition/
Cohen, Rhoda, Crepinsek, Mary Kay, Fox, Mary Kay, Gordon, Anne, Hall, John, Zeidman, Eric. (2009).
The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study: Background and Study Design. American
Dietetic Association. Suppl1 Vol 109, No2.
PSRP Reporter (2010). Food for thought. The National Publication of AFT Paraprofessionals and
School Related Personnel Vol 29, No.4. Retrieved July 20, 2010 from
http://www.aft.org/pdfs/psrpreporter/rep_mayjune10
CONCLUSION
 “Eat Healthy Be Healthy”
 “Live Healthy For A Better Life”
 While childhood obesity cannot be solved overnight, with all of us, teachers, school
administration and parents working together, there’s no question that it can be
solved — and today’s vote to support this healthy menu campaign for North
Carolina’s school systems, moves us one step closer to reaching that goal
 Lets remember what research has told us, there is a rising trend of obesity in our
children. The imbalance within peoples dietary choice is having profound impact
on our children lives now and for many more in the future. We must balance this
not only with fundamental educational teaching, but incorporate physical activity
and nutrition in our classroom, school policies and home life.
 We are the role models, teachers, and supporters. Research has given us a pretty
good understanding of the causes of these rising obesity trends due to an imbalance
within people's dietary choices. By educating all of you here today, we can make a
difference in our children’s live in every daily aspect.
REMEMBER IT STARTS WITH US!
WE CAN CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF OUR CHILDREN’S LIVES.
BE A VOICE!
REFERENCES
AFT Resolutions (2000). Regulating the sale of competitive foods in school. Retrieved, July 20,
2010,
From http://www.aft,org/about/resolution_detail.cfm?articleid=121
CDC (2010). Healthy Eating For Healthy Weight. Retrieved, August 12, 2010, from
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html
CDC (2010). US Obesity Trends. Retrieved August 12, 2010 from
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html
Cohen, Rhoda, Crepinsek, Mary Kay, Fox, Mary Kay, Gordon, Anne, Hall, John, Zeidman, Eric.
(2009). The Third School Nutrition Dietary Assessment Study: Background and Study
Design. American Dietetic Association. Suppl1 Vol 109, No2.
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies (2007). Nutrition Standards for foods in
Schools: Leading the Way toward Healthier Youth. Retrieved July 19, 2010, from
http://www.iom.edu/reports/2007
Gerberding, Julie L (2008). Child Obesity and the Impact of Food Marketing on Children.
Retrieved, August 6, 3010, from http://www.hhs.gov/asl/testify/2008/09/t20080923d.html
Janne E Boone, Penny Gordon-Larsen, Linda S Adair, and Barry M Popkin (2007). Screen time
and physical activity during adolescence: longitudinal effects on obesity in young. Pub Med,
doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-4-26. Retrieved August 6, 2010, from adulthood
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1906831/
REFERENCES
Lets Move (2010). America Move To Raise A Healthier Generation Of Kids, Retrieved August
3, 2010, from http://www.letsmove.gov/
McClellan, Mark (2003). FDA: Changing The American
Diet. Retrieved on July 21, 2010, from
http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/speeches/ucm053648.htm
Nelson, Jennifer, Zeratsky, Katherine (2009). Home economics - Fast food vs. homemade.
Retrieved August 13, 2010, from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fast-food/MY00574
PSRP Reporter (2010). Food for thought. The National Publication of AFT Paraprofessionals
and School Related Personnel Vol 29, No.4. Retrieved July 20, 2010 from
http://www.aft.org/pdfs/psrpreporter/rep_mayjune10
USDA (2010), Retrieved July 28, 2010, from http://www.mypyramid.gov/
WCPSS (2010). Wake County Public School: Child and Nutrition Services, Retrieved August
5, 2010, from: http://www.wcpss.net/child-nutrition/
Yau, Nathan (2007). Flowing Data: Graphing Obesity Trends, Retrieved August 6, 2010,
from http://flowingdata.com/2010/04/29/challenge-graphing-obesity-trends/