1 / 39

Nutrition Workshop

C's. Role Modeling The of. Nutrition Workshop. Overview. Current statistics and trends Why is this important? Components of ABCs Quiz! Ideas for role modeling. Obesity in U.S. Children, Ages 2-19. http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity_child_07_08/obesity_child_07_08.htm.

vashon
Download Presentation

Nutrition Workshop

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. C's Role Modeling The of Nutrition Workshop

  2. Overview • Current statistics and trends • Why is this important? • Components of ABCs • Quiz! • Ideas for role modeling

  3. Obesity in U.S. Children, Ages 2-19 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/hestat/obesity_child_07_08/obesity_child_07_08.htm

  4. Obesity in Wisconsin Children, Ages 2-4 2007 Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  5. Total Overweight in Wisconsin Children, Ages 2-4 2007 Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  6. Should we be concerned about children’s weight? For children, physical complications and problems of being overweight include: • Respiratory problems such as asthma • Sleep apnea • Orthopedic problems • Type 2 Diabetes • Likelihood of adult overweight or obesity

  7. Did You Know…Social and emotional effects of overweight may be most damaging? • Low self-esteem • Target of bullying • Behavior and learning problems • Depression

  8. Did You Know…Weight status of children affects lifelong health? • 80% of children and adolescents diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes are overweight • Overweight children --> obese adults • Overweight 6 year-olds have a 25% chance of being obese adults • Overweight 12 year-olds have a 75% chance of being obese adults

  9. Long-term effects of overweight includes increased the risk for: • High blood pressure • Type 2 diabetes • Heart disease & stroke • Gall bladder disease • Osteoarthritis • Some types of cancer

  10. What has happened with children & food? • Increased portion sizes • More high calorie foods & sugary snacks • Soft drinks and sweetened “fruit drinks” have replaced water and milk • 1970 - 1997: soft drink consumption rose 118%; milk consumption fell 23% • Advertising and promotion to children • Easy accessibility & low cost • More eating away from home

  11. What has happened with children & physical activity? • Competition from sedentary activities – TV, video games, computers, movies • 2-18 year olds get an average of 4 hours daily of “screen time” • Modern community design discourages walking & biking • no sidewalks, schools not in neighborhoods. • Busy family schedules • Elimination or reduction of physical education at some schools. • Concerns about safety

  12. A Aim for a Healthy Weight • Choose portions right for you. • Balance food & physical Activity

  13. B Build a Healthy Base • Eat more fruits and vegetables. • Choose whole grains daily. • Choose nonfat or low-fat milk. • Keep food safe to eat

  14. C Choose Wisely • Keep total fat between 20 to 35 % of calories, mostly unsaturated. • Choose & prepare foods with little added sugars or caloric sweeteners. • Consume less than 2,300 mg salt per day, include potassium-rich foods. • Be sensible, drink alcoholic beverages in moderation.

  15. Who Are Role Models of Healthy Behaviors for Children? 1. Parents 2. Teachers & other school staff 3. Childcare providers 4. Health professionals 5. Neighbors 6. Community Members

  16. Who wants healthy kids?

  17. A - Aim for a healthy weightWhich is the most promising dietary approach to preventing childhood overweight? A. Decrease dietary fat B. Decrease sweetened beverages C. Increase fruits and vegetable D. Increase low-fat and non-fat milk E. Decrease fast food

  18. Correct answer: B. Decrease sweetened beveragesModeling this behavior: • Choose water as your beverage most of the time. • Switch to a low-fat or non-fat milk and choose this at meals eaten with children. • Be sure fruit juices are 100% juice. Limit juice to 1 or 2 servings a day. (4-6 oz. in a serving

  19. Helping children learn self-regulation • Have regular times for meals and snacks • Stick to these times and children will learn to trust that they will have food when they are hungry • Help children recognize when they are hungry or full • Pay attention when children say they are hungry • Listen when children say they are full

  20. Be physically active each dayWhat is the most promising physical activity approach to preventing overweight in children & youth? A. Increase recreational physical activity B. Decrease TV time C. Increase physical education participation D. All of the above

  21. Correct answer: D All of these approaches are very promising. Modeling this behavior: • Be physically active most days for at least 30 minutes • Participate with children in physical activities • Advocate for increased physical education requirements at your school • Limit screen time

  22. Limiting Screen Time • Work with other community members to decrease TV viewing • Observe “TV Turn-off” week (www.tvturnoff.org) • Set limits to TV, video, computer use: - ≤ 1-2 hours of quality programs daily - No TV for children under age 2 - Read, talk, or sing to children instead of TV - Have family mealtimes with the TV turned off - Play games with children vs. watching TV

  23. B – Build a Healthy BaseWhen is the “window of opportunity” for developing strong bones? • Throughout childhood • The teen years • Young adulthood D. All of the above

  24. Correct answer: D All of these periods of life are opportunities to develop strong bones.Modeling this behavior: • Choose milk and other dairy products often • Include a variety of dairy products in children’s meals and snacks • Advocate for replacing soda vending machines with milk vending machines at your school and at community sites that children use • If you or a child is lactose intolerant, choose small portions of dairy products and other calcium-rich foods each day

  25. Make half your grains whole.The health benefits of whole grains are found in all of these foods except: A. Brown Rice B. Enriched white bread C. Cheerios D. Oatmeal

  26. Correct answer: B Although white bread is enriched with some nutrients removed during milling, it does not contain fiber.Modeling this behavior: • Read labels • Choose whole grain products with lots of fiber for these benefits for yourself & children: • Feeling of fullness with less calories • Proper bowel function • Phytochemicals that may prevent cancer and other diseases • Lower risk of heart disease

  27. Eat more fruits and vegetables.Which of the following practices DO NOT help children learn to eat new foods: A. Rewards for trying new foods B. Allowing children to serve themselves C. Giving opportunities to see, touch, and smell a food before it is offered at a meal or snack D. 10 or more exposures to a new food

  28. Correct answer: A When children are rewarded for trying a new food, they are less likely to try that food again. Modeling this behavior: • Provide lots of chances to experience new foods before tasting: • Gardening and going to a Farmers Market • Choosing produce at the store • Preparing new foods for meals and snacks • Allow children to serve themselves • Pair a new food with a familiar food

  29. Keep food safe to eat. What proportion of food-borne illnesses occur in children aged 10 or younger? A. One-tenth B. One-fourth C. One-third D. One-half

  30. Correct answer: C One-third of food borne illnesses are in children age 10 and younger. Modeling this behavior: • Let children see you keeping food safe to eat by: • Washing hands and surfaces often. • Separating raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat foods while shopping, preparing, and storing. • Cooking foods to a safe temperature. • Refrigerating perishable and cooked foods promptly.

  31. C - Choose WiselyLimit intake of fats and oils high in saturated and/or trans fatsWhich of these protein choices have less than 1 gram of saturated fat in a 4 ounce serving? A. Turkey breast, no skin B. Pinto beans C. Tuna packed in water D. All of the above

  32. Correct answer: D All of these protein choices have little or no saturated fat.Modeling this behavior: • Give children choices that limit saturated fat: • Use a meat alternative like beans, yogurt, or peanut butter • Serve smaller amounts of meat by offering combination dishes like spaghetti and meat • Use oil instead of solid fats • Choose/Serve fruit for dessert often • Limit fast food meals and choosing smaller portions when eating fast foods.

  33. Choose beverages and foods with little added or no sugars.What percentage of toddlers drink a sweetened beverage daily? • 20% B. 30% C. 40% D. 50%

  34. Correct answer: C 40% of toddlers drink a sweetened beverage daily. An increase in broken bones in grade school children is related to soft drinks replacing milk. Modeling this behavior: • Read beverage labels and show children what labels tell you about a food • Help children learn not to be fooled by advertising • Limit fruit juice to 1 or 2 servings daily

  35. Choose and prepare foods with little salt.Which snack will help you cut back on the amount of salt served to children? • Crackers & cheese B. Fruit & milk C. Vegetables, dip and juice D. Pretzels and milk

  36. Correct answer: B The fruit and milk snack has the least amount of salt. Modeling this behavior: • Eat lots of fruits and vegetables • Eat beans, nuts, and seeds • Have at 2-3 servings of low-fat dairy products daily • Eat less meat, poultry, and fish (6 oz. or less daily) • Eat whole grain foods

  37. If you drink alcoholic beverages, be sensible, drink in moderation.What percentage of Wisconsin high school students drink alcoholic beverages? • 12% • 28% • 47% • 65%

  38. Correct answer: 47% of High School Students reported having at least one alcoholic drink in the past 30 days. Modeling this behavior: • Adults should drink in moderation • 1 drink/day for women; 2 for men • Those who should not drink any alcohol include: • Children and adolescents • Individuals of any age who cannot restrict their drinking to moderate levels • Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant • Anyone taking medications that can interact with alcohol

  39. Additional Resources • www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov • www.kidnetic.com/Parents • actionforhealthykids.org/family/ • www.bluekids.org/parentsandcaregivers

More Related