Why We May Outlive Our Children… (And What We Can Do To Stop It)! ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

Welcome! Alarming statistics How did we get here? Meet the press Why this issue is killing us 10 things you can do TODAY Family Resources Thank you ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

Some Alarming Facts Obesity rates have tripled in the past 30 years, a trend that means, for the first time in our history, American children may face a shorter expected lifespan than their parents. Source: ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Source: ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

Childhood obesity can have complications for the physical, social and emotional well-being of your child. Source: ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

Obese children are more likely to become obese adults....& if you're overweight as a child, your obesity in adulthood is likely to be more severe. Source: Blank Children's Hospital in an article in FEB 2014 ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

45% of children diagnosed with diabetes have Type 2 from being obese or overweight which is preventable. Source: Blank Children’s Hospital – Feb Article ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

How Did We Get Here? Childhood obesity is the result of eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Source: CDC (Center for Disease Control) ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

Specific Causes of Childhood Obesity According to the CDC… 1.Sugary drinks at school 2.Less healthy foods served at school 3.Aggressive advertising of junk foods 4.Inconsistent child care food regulations 5.Lack of daily, quality activity in ALL schools 6.No safe or appealing places in many communities to be active ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

Continued… 7. Fast food restaurants and convenience stores are often more accessible than healthy supermarkets for residents in rural or low-income areas 8.Greater access to high calorie junk foods 9.Food Addictions (the combination of sugar, fat & salt on the brain) ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

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10 Things you can do TODAY 1. Adopt a Healthy Mindset. We all have the choice to be part of the cure, or part of the disease. ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

2. Lead by Example. Your kids watch everything you do including what you eat, and how active you are. Get out there and play! ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

3. Shop with your Kids. And if you can’t take them with you, ask for their choice of each week’s fruits and veggies. ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

4. Cook With Your Kids. Getting them involved in meal preparation will give them a sense of accomplishment and willingness to eat what they helped make. ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

5. Skip The Drive-Thru. Plan your meals a week in advance and post the menu for all to see. Wash, chop, and store fresh produce once a week so that everything is grab-and-go. These items can be used for snacks, lunches, or to cook with during the week. ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

6. Reduce Sugar Intake. Soda, juice, cookies, snacks, ice-cream, candy, cereal, syrup, pies, cakes and more can have a serious effect on your family’s waistline. Set reasonable limits and don’t be afraid to say “no” when needed. ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

7. Give Your Kids a Choice. (Sort of). Ask them this one very simple, (yet very effective) question with each meal… “What 2 fruits and/or veggies would you like with this meal”? ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

8. Be Mindful of Portion Sizes. We can all pile it on…especially our favorite foods. ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

9. Make Water Your #1 Drink. Serve a glass of water with each meal first. If the kids are still “thirsty” after they finish it, you can opt to give them a cup of milk or juice. ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

10. Find a Weekly Activity that Your Family Can Do Together. Why not challenge another family to a weekly bowling night, driveway basketball game, or Wii Sports night? How about hiking, biking, walking, skipping, jumping, swimming, or zumba-ing? Make it your goal to try new things together. ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

Free Family Resources 1.Healthy Eating on a Budget Create a Grocery Game Plan Shop Smart to Fill Your Cart Sample Two Week Menus Food & Activity Tracker Healthy Recipes Tips for Eating Out - ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication

Thank You! Thank you for the opportunity to share this information with you. Our goal is to help fight childhood obesity by teaching kids about nutrition and healthy cooking. Please connect with your Healthy Hands Cooking Certified Instructor to find out more about his/her healthy cooking classes, camps, and birthday parties. ©2014 – Healthy Hands Cooking – All Rights Reserved – Not for Duplication