Transcript Drink for Your Health - Sugary Beverage Lesson - NJ SNAP-Ed

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Presenter:
Erika Lannaman, RD
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NJ Saw a 1% Decrease in Prevalence of
Obesity BUT……
Too Many Preschoolers Are Still Obese
• 1 in 8 (12%) preschoolers are obese
• About 1 in 5 (19%) African American children an 1 in 6 (16%)
Hispanic Children between the ages of 2 and 5 are obese
CDC: Childhood obesity rates falling in many states
USA Today August 7, 2013
Our kids are in trouble...
1 of 3 Children Are Obese or
Overweight Before Their 5th
Birthday…..
CDC Obesity Among Low-Income Preschool Children 2013
Approximately 17% (12.5 million)
of children and adolescents aged
2-19 years old are obese
CDC Data and Statistics
January 2013
Obesity
Having too much body fat
 20 percent over the ideal body weight for
their stature
Measuring Overweight and Obesity in Children
• Overweight- a BMI at or above the 85th percentile and lower than
the 95th percentile for children of the same age and sex
• Obesity- a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for children of the
same age and sex
CDC: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
April 27, 2012
Obese Children Are More Likely To Have:
• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Pre-diabetes
• Obese preschoolers are 5 times as likely to be obese adults
• Bone & joint problems & sleep apnea
• Increased risk of certain cancers
Obesity rates tripled over past three decades!
WHY?
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Kids walked to school
Outside play
Recess
Gym class
Home cooked meals
Portion size
Snacks
Beverage sizes have increased
Increase in sugary drinks
Let’s Move: Americas Move To Raise A Healthier Generation of Kids
Infant Feeding Practices Associated with Obesity
• Formula vs Bottle Feeding
• Early Introduction of Solid Foods
• Taking a Bottle-to-Bed
• Excessive Juice Intake
• Eating Fatty or Sugary Foods Before Age One
Toddler Feeding Practices Associated with Obesity
• Drinking Milk From A Bottle After Age One
• Use of Food For Reward
• High Juice Intake
• High Intake of Sugary Beverages
• High Intake of Energy Dense Foods
Surgeon General Richard Carmona….
“Because of the increasing rates of obesity,
unhealthy eating habits and physical activity, we
may see the first generation that will be less
healthy and have a shorter life expectancy than
their parents.”
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Get ACTIVE
• Active Families- engage in physical activity each day for a total of
60 min for children and 30 min for adults
• Active Schools- add activity back in the curriculum: PE classes;
before-and-after school programs; recess; open school facilities for
student and family recreation
• Active Communities-increase safe routes for kids to walk and ride
to school; revitalize parks & community centers; provide fun and
affordable sports and fitness programs.
Let’s Move: Americas Move To Raise A Healthier Generation of Kids
How Much Sugar Should We Eat?
25 % of your total calories from
“added sugars”
ADDED SUGARS?
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Corn Syrup Solids
White Sugar
Brown Sugar
Corn Syrup
Raw Sugar
Malt Syrup
Maple Syrup
Fructose
Molasses
Honey
WHAT ARE SOME MAJOR SOURCES OF
ADDED SUGAR IN THE DIET??
Facts About Sugar
Sugar Does Not Cause Hyperactivity
Sugar Does NOT Cause Diabetes
Sugar Can Lead To Dental Cavities
Sugar Does Not Make You Fat
Natural Sugar Is Not Better
Artificial Sweeteners
Aspartame
Acesulfame-K
Sucralose
Saccharin
Neotame
Equal or Nutra Sweet
Sunette or Sweet One
Splenda
Sweet N Low and Sweet 10
NutraSweet
What Do We DRINK????
WATER
Tea and Coffee
Low Fat and Skim Milk
Reduced Sugar Alternatives
Juice (Moderation)
Juice Recommendations:
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Not Before 6 Months Old
No Juice In Bottles or Large Cups
No Juice At Bedtime
Limit Fruit Juice to 4-6 oz /day for children ages 1-6
Limit Fruit Juice to 8-12 oz/day for children ages 7-18
Encourage Children to Eat Whole Fruits
Do Not Allow Children To Drink Unpasteurized Juice
Tips for Healthy Families
• Increase Fruits & Vegetables
• Reduce Fat and Sugar
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Switch to low-fat and fat-free milk & dairy products
Choose lean cuts of meat
Bake or grill instead of fry
Substitute olive oil for vegetable oil and butter
Drink less soda or sugar-sweetened beverages
Switch to lower sugar breakfast cereals
Switch desserts like ice cream and cake to fruits
Tips for Healthy Families……
• Snacks
 Reduce number of snacks
 Offer fruit and vegetables as snacks
 Have snacks that require permissions such as “cookies”
 Increase water consumption
 Save “treats” for special occasions
• Portion Size
 Kids are smaller than adults and should eat smaller portions
 Use smaller plates for kids
 Don’t force children to clear their plate if they are full
• EAT TOGETHER!
Let’s Move: Americas Move To Raise A Healthier Generation of Kids
Be A Good Role Model
NJ Childhood Obesity Rates
Low-Income Children 2-5 years old
Hudson
Hunterdon
Somerset
Union
Mercer
Morris
Middlesex
Atlantic
Monmouth
Passaic
Cape May
Salem
Cumberland
Bergen
Warren
Sussex
Burlington
Essex
Gloucester
Ocean
Camden
27.0%
24.0%
21.9%
19.3%
18.7%
18.1%
18.1%
18.0%
17.5%
17.2%
17.1%
17.0%
17.0%
16.4%
15.3%
15.3%
15.0%
14.6%
14.0%
13.0%
9.2%
(City of Camden= 35%)