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Hispanic Children Majority of Hispanic children live in California and Texas Hispanic children have highest rates of overweight and obesity in Texas Nationally, Hispanic boys have highest obesity rates among all boys Only 8% of Hispanic residents live in areas with one or more supermarkets, compared to 31% of white residents More than ¼ lack a usual health care provider to assist them U.S. and Mexico have highest rates of obesity in children and can be linked to corn subsidies which directly relates to fast food and sugary beverages.

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Page 1: Always Play!. OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Adults More than 1/3 (34.9%) are obese Rates have more than doubles since 1970s Increased rates of diabetes,

Siempre Jugar! Always Play!

Page 2: Always Play!. OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Adults More than 1/3 (34.9%) are obese Rates have more than doubles since 1970s Increased rates of diabetes,

OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES

Adults• More than 1/3 (34.9%) are obese• Rates have more than doubles

since 1970s• Increased rates of diabetes,

cardiovascular disease, and diability,

Children• Approximately 12.5 million (17%)

of children and adolescents are obese

• From 1998 through 2003, prevalence increased from 13.05% to 15.21% and continues to increase

Page 3: Always Play!. OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Adults More than 1/3 (34.9%) are obese Rates have more than doubles since 1970s Increased rates of diabetes,

Hispanic Children

• Majority of Hispanic children live in California and Texas

• Hispanic children have highest rates of overweight and obesity in Texas

• Nationally, Hispanic boys have highest obesity rates among all boys

• Only 8% of Hispanic residents live in areas with one or more supermarkets, compared to 31% of white residents

• More than ¼ lack a usual health care provider to assist them

• U.S. and Mexico have highest rates of obesity in children and can be linked to corn subsidies which directly relates to fast food and sugary beverages.

Page 4: Always Play!. OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Adults More than 1/3 (34.9%) are obese Rates have more than doubles since 1970s Increased rates of diabetes,

Intervention Needed

Page 5: Always Play!. OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Adults More than 1/3 (34.9%) are obese Rates have more than doubles since 1970s Increased rates of diabetes,

SIEMPRE JUGAR!• Church-based program• Champion(s) at each church to

facilitate the program• Children 3-18 can sign up• Exercise, nutrition education, and

health education provided to children every week

• Parents have own education classes simultaneously

• Prizes/Awards for health behavior

Page 6: Always Play!. OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Adults More than 1/3 (34.9%) are obese Rates have more than doubles since 1970s Increased rates of diabetes,

HEALTH BELIEF MODELSiempre Jugar! is based on the Health Belief Model. The HBM is based on the understanding that a person will take a health-related action if that person:

1. feels that a negative health condition can be avoided2. has a positive expectation that by taking a recommended action, he/she will avoid a negative health condition 3. believes that he/she can successfully take a recommended health action

Page 7: Always Play!. OBESITY IN THE UNITED STATES Adults More than 1/3 (34.9%) are obese Rates have more than doubles since 1970s Increased rates of diabetes,

GET FIT AND GET HEALTHYIt is Siempre Jugar’s! focus to educate and make nutrition and exercise fun for Hispanic Children all while promoting self-efficacy within the parents.

Program promotion within school systems, Hispanic outreach centers, and area churches.