1. Healthy Kids, Healthy Learners Why it is Important to Implement our District’s Local Wellness Policy

2. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1985 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

3. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1990 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14%

4. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1991 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

5. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1995 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%

6. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 1997 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%

7. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2000 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%

8. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2001 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

9. (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2002 No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

10. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2003 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

11. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2004 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

12. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2005 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

13. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2006 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

14. Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2007 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person) No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

15. Physical Education/Physical Activity Pilot  House Bill 471 – established PE/PA pilot in July 2006 –150 minutes of combo of PE and physical activity per week for EACH student –19 schools participated in the 06-07 school year –23 schools were awarded the grants to start PE/PA programs in 07-08 What is the State of Delaware doing to change the trend?

16. Academic Benefits The links between students’ nutrition and physical activity and academic performance are profound: Students who are more physically active tend to have better grades and higher achievement test scores (The California Endowment). Increased participation in school breakfast programs is associated with higher academic test scores, improved daily attendance, and better classroom behavior, and also has been shown to reduce absenteeism (Journal of the American Dietetic Association). Children who participate in school nutrition programs are less likely to have discipline problems (Evaluation of USDA Fruit and Vegetable Pilot Program).

17. Academic Benefits

18. What is Brader doing to change the trend?  Physical Activity Breaks throughout the day.  Earned Safe Routes to School Grant  Walk to School Day  Pedestrian and Bike Safety  Walking Bus  CATCH School  Fitnessgram assessment  Nutrition Education

19. Long walk to and from lunch Ride and Read Rock and Read Morning Exercises

20. CATCH CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) is an evidence-based Coordinated School Health Program designed to  promote physical activity  Promote healthy food choices,  prevent tobacco use in elementary school-aged children  CATCH Program has proven that establishing healthy habits in childhood can promote behavior changes that can last a lifetime.

21. What can you do to change the trend?

22. Together, we can help our students become among the Healthiest in the Nation!