Now, where did I set my glass of liquid candy?

Sweet Tooth It is estimated that each person in the U.S. consumes about 125 pounds of sugar each year It is estimated that each person in the U.S. consumes about 125 pounds of sugar each year Sugar does not cause obesity, but it contains calories. Extra calories can contribute to excess weight. Sugar does not cause obesity, but it contains calories. Extra calories can contribute to excess weight. High dietary sugar has been associated with dental cavities High dietary sugar has been associated with dental cavities Soda is the number one source of sugar Soda is the number one source of sugar

Liquid Candy The number one source of sugar in our diets is soda. The number one source of sugar in our diets is soda. Kids consume two to three times the amount of soda than kids twenty years ago. Kids consume two to three times the amount of soda than kids twenty years ago. They also consume less milk. They also consume less milk.

Soda Serving Sizes In the 1950s, Coca-Cola's 6½- ounce bottle was the standard serving. In the 1950s, Coca-Cola's 6½- ounce bottle was the standard serving. Then it was a 12-ounce can Then it was a 12-ounce can Now those are being supplanted by 20-ounce bottles (and the 64- ounce Double Gulp at 7-Eleven stores) Now those are being supplanted by 20-ounce bottles (and the 64- ounce Double Gulp at 7-Eleven stores)

Beverage Choices Water, milk, and 100% fruit juice are the healthiest drink choices Water, milk, and 100% fruit juice are the healthiest drink choices They offer several health benefits – not just calories They offer several health benefits – not just calories

Smart Drinks Our bodies need water each day in order to operate well. If you are thirsty, you have waited too long to drink something Our bodies need water each day in order to operate well. If you are thirsty, you have waited too long to drink something Milk is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamin D, and vitamin A. Calcium and vitamin D help build strong bones Milk is a good source of calcium, protein, vitamin D, and vitamin A. Calcium and vitamin D help build strong bones 100% fruit juice contains several vitamins and can help reach the 5 A Day goal 100% fruit juice contains several vitamins and can help reach the 5 A Day goal

Could you pass me the popcorn?

Consumption of grain-based snacks – crackers, popcorn, pretzels, and corn chips – has increased by 200% since 1970s Consumption of grain-based snacks – crackers, popcorn, pretzels, and corn chips – has increased by 200% since 1970s 82% of children aged 6 – 11 years consume snacks 82% of children aged 6 – 11 years consume snacks Snacks account for 20% of total kcal and 19% of total fat and saturated fat Snacks account for 20% of total kcal and 19% of total fat and saturated fat (USDA, 1997) Snacks

Snack-mania Moving from a small to a medium bag of movie theater popcorn costs about 71 cents—and 500 calories. A 23% increase in price provides 125% more calories and two days’ worth of saturated fat. (And that’s unbuttered popcorn!) Moving from a small to a medium bag of movie theater popcorn costs about 71 cents—and 500 calories. A 23% increase in price provides 125% more calories and two days’ worth of saturated fat. (And that’s unbuttered popcorn!)

Snacks More and more children choose or prepare their own snacks at school and at home More and more children choose or prepare their own snacks at school and at home Plus, many children arrive at home when their parents are still at work Plus, many children arrive at home when their parents are still at work Many schools have vending machines or fast food restaurants Many schools have vending machines or fast food restaurants

Competitive Foods & Drinks Schools with Vending Machines or School Store Schools with Vending Machines or School Store –Elementary Schools: 43% –Middle Schools: 74% –Senior High Schools: 98% Source: CDC, School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000

Foods Available in Vending/Stores* High-fat salty snacks: 64% of schools High-fat salty snacks: 64% of schools High-fat baked goods: 63% High-fat baked goods: 63% Low-fat salty snacks: 53% Low-fat salty snacks: 53% Non-chocolate candy: 52% Non-chocolate candy: 52% Chocolate candy: 47% Chocolate candy: 47% Fruits or vegetables: 18% Fruits or vegetables: 18% *Among the 61% of schools with a vending machine or store Source: CDC, School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000

Drinks Available in Vending/Stores* Soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit drinks: 76% of Schools Soft drinks, sports drinks, fruit drinks: 76% of Schools 100% fruit juice: 55% 100% fruit juice: 55% Bottled water: 49% Bottled water: 49% Vegetable juice: 13% Vegetable juice: 13% Source: CDC, School Health Policies and Programs Study 2000 *Among the 61% of schools with a vending machine or store

Smart Snacks Snacks are an important part of kids’ diets Snacks are an important part of kids’ diets Base snacks on the Food Guide Pyramid Base snacks on the Food Guide Pyramid Choose more foods from the base and fewer foods from the top Choose more foods from the base and fewer foods from the top Provide positive encouragement for kids to try new foods Provide positive encouragement for kids to try new foods

Where is the remote control?

The average child spends about 5 ½ hours/day using media (t.v., videos, music, computers, video games)

Physical Activity Fewer children are fit and active in the past Fewer children are fit and active in the past Children are exhibiting early signs of CVD risk factors and Type 2 diabetes Children are exhibiting early signs of CVD risk factors and Type 2 diabetes Inactive children, when compared with active children, weigh more and have higher blood pressure. Inactive children, when compared with active children, weigh more and have higher blood pressure.

Reduction in physical education classes Reduction in physical education classes If classes are offered, not all students participate If classes are offered, not all students participate Too many students per class Too many students per class Shortening or eliminating recess Shortening or eliminating recess Shifts in Physical Activity

NCYFS (1984, 1986) YRBS 2001 NCYFS = National Child and Youth Fitness Study YRBS = National Youth Risk Behavior Survey Students Enrolled in Physical Education Class

Shifts in Food Practices in the United States Use of the microwave Use of the microwave Fast food consumption Fast food consumption Consumption of soft drinks - increased from 27 to 44 gal/year from Consumption of soft drinks - increased from 27 to 44 gal/year from ,000 products in supermarkets (doubled since 1981) 30,000 products in supermarkets (doubled since 1981) 12,000 new food products/year (doubled since 1986) 12,000 new food products/year (doubled since 1986)

Watching t.v. requires no energy above resting metabolic rates Watching t.v. requires no energy above resting metabolic rates T.V. reduces the time the child spends in energetic activities T.V. reduces the time the child spends in energetic activities (Dietz, Gortmaker, Pediatrics, 1985) Television

Food Group Representation During Saturday Morning Commercials 43.4% Grains 50.3% Other 4.5% Milk 1.8% Meat 0% Veg. 0% Fruit

A New Paradigm Research shows that it is healthier to be “fit and fat” than “unfit and thin” Research shows that it is healthier to be “fit and fat” than “unfit and thin” Thin does not mean healthy Thin does not mean healthy Weight is only one factor to health Weight is only one factor to health

Healthy bodies, healthy minds

Smart Activities Any physical movement can count for kids and adults: Any physical movement can count for kids and adults: –Walking –Swimming –Dodge ball –Dancing –Raking leaves –Housework –Making a snowman

Smart Activities Each person is unique and will enjoy doing different hobbies and activities. Each person is unique and will enjoy doing different hobbies and activities. Each person has the potential to be active in his or her own way. Each person has the potential to be active in his or her own way. Choose an action verb and do it. Choose an action verb and do it.