“More than ever, we as parents and a nation must do something about the growth of obesity in our children. We must do more than just talk, we must be concerned enough to act.” - Lee Haney 1 Presenter: Shandella Darring

 Adults: Two-thirds  Children: one in three  obesity prevalence: › Adults: 15% to 34% › Children: 5% to 17%  Rate of obesity: Teens › Black teenagers (29%) › Hispanic teenagers (17.5%) › Non-Hispanic white teenagers (14.5%). 2

 High blood pressure and cholesterol › Bogalusa Heart Study  Associated with other health issues › type 2 diabetes › coronary heart disease › stroke › hypertension › cancers Source: HealthyAmericans.org 3

 African American women: Highest rates of being overweight or obese  4 out of 5 are overweight or obese.  1.4 times more likely to be obese 4

 70% of black women more likely to be obese than white women.  80% of black girls more likely to be overweight than white girls. › Black  6 -11: 24.5%  High School:19.6% 18.6% › White  6 -11: 14.0%  High school: 13.8% 7.7% 5

 Chronic Psychological Stress and Racial Disparities in Body Mass Index Change between Black and White Girls Aged › Conclusion: Linked stress with increased BMI  Physical Activity Mitigates the Impact of Chronic Stress on BMI growth in girls from ages 10-19: NHLBI Growth Health Study 6

 Prospective Associations Between Physical Activity and Obesity Among Adolescent Girls: Racial Differences and Implications for Prevention 7

Fit 4 Life G R A S’ P G i r l Girls’ GRASP Healthy minds, Healthy bodies, & Healthy relationships to be Fit 4 Life! 8

 What is Girls’ GRASP ?  Target Population  Mission Statement  Core Values Girls’ G.R.A.S.P 9

 Girls’ › G rowing › R esponsibly while › A chieving all › S uccessful › P ossibilities Girls’ G.R.A.S.P 10

 African American girls › Ages:

 BMI is one of the more reliable indicators used to measure excessive fat. 12

 This program is designed to take a comprehensive approach to improving the health of African American girls. It will provide opportunities for: › Physical Activity/Health education › Leadership Development › Career Exploration › Empowerment › Creative Expression › Mentoring Girls’ G.R.A.S.P 13

 S isterhood › Mentoring  E mpowerment › Identity  L eadership › Career options: From A to Z  F itness › Team Sports, physical activities, nutrition education › National Physical Guidelines Girls’ G.R.A.S.P 14

 Children and adolescents should have 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity daily. › Aerobic: Most of the 60 or more minutes a day should be either moderate- or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity and should include vigorous- intensity physical activity at least 3 days a week. › Muscle-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include muscle-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week. › Bone-strengthening: As part of their 60 or more minutes of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include bone-strengthening physical activity on at least 3 days of the week.  Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. 15

Proposal: Add a new section that recognizes Girls’ G.R.A.S.P as a “positive development opportunity program for children and youth that is an essential investment in the future well- being of our State.” 16

Girls’ GRASP Center for Excellence pilot program From appropriations made for purposes of this Section, the Department of Human Services (DHS) shall implement and administer a Girls’ GRASP Center for Excellence pilot program for the study and evaluation of adolescent African American girls in Chicago. The program shall be operated over a period of 3 years. DHS is authorized to make grants to school districts and other programs that apply to participate in the Girls GRASP Center for Excellence program as implemented and administered by DHS. The DHS shall by rule provide the form of application and criteria to be used and applied in selecting participating school districts, recreational facilities and other programs. 17

 Sen. Mattie Hunter (D) 3rd District Majority Caucus Whip  Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D) 4 th District Assistant Majority Leader 18

 Rep. Esther Golar (D) 6th District  Rep. Mary E. Flowers (D) 31st District 19

 Rep. Monique D. Davis 27 th District 20

Michelle Obama FLOTUS Rep. Karen Yarbrough (D) 7 th District Assistant Majority Leader 21

 Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC)  Illinois Association of Park Districts  Illinois Parks and Recreation Association  Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports  YWCA/YMCA  Boys and Girls Club  National Women’s Health Network  Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues  Otis Wilson Foundation 22

 Surgeon General Regina Benjamin  Department of Health and Human Services › Kathleen Sebelius, HHS Secretary › Office of Minority Health › Office of Womens Health  Federal Mentoring Council  Illinois Department of Public Health  Cook County Department of Public Health  Chicago Department of Children and Youth Services  Illinois Governors Council on Health and Physical Fitness  Illinois Youth Development Council  Centers for Disease Control  National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 23

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 “Obesity can be caused by any combination of factors. For some it’s an addiction like smoking. For others it’s a lack of fresh fruits or vegetables near their home. The point is, we need to meet people where they are and use every tool we have. So when we talk about which policy to push or which proven program to fund, the answer needs to be: all of the above.” – Kathleen S.  “It makes sense to keep a focus on children to prevent obesity in the first place...” – Kathleen S. 25

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