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Declaring War on Declaring War on ObesityObesity

Declaring War on Declaring War on ObesityObesity

A fight that can be won!A fight that can be won!

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"Nutrition & Kids”Presents some...

Scary Statistics• 25% school-age kids are overweight

and 12.5% are obese.• 50% of obese kids over 6 become

obese adults.• 70%-80% of obese adolescents

become obese adults.• 77% of Californians are out of

shape.

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Price of Obesity• The costs of childhood obesity more

than tripled in the last 20 years to $127 million.

• Obesity is a recognized killer but insurance will very rarely cover any costs associated with its’ treatment.– Only the cost of related medical conditions

are covered.

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Price of Complacency• If we do not reverse the trend, health costs

will be astronomical.– St. Paul Star-Tribune, 4/18/02

• The epidemic of obesity is resulting in obese adults and hurting kids down to the age of 5.

• More overweight kids are going into hospitals for diabetes (including Type 2), sleep apnea, asthma, hypertension and high blood pressure.

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Faces of the Enemy• Increased intake of unhealthy food

– Super-sized portions lead to super-sized kids with super-sized problems.

• Decreased physical activity– Video, computer games and TV have

replaced bikes, jump-ropes and skates.– School athletic programs have been

cancelled.

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Enemy Encampments• School cafeterias serve food higher in fat

and lower in nutrition than in the past.• On-site selections have been

supplemented by the mall-type food courts populated by popular fast food establishments.

• Soda and candy is conveniently available from vending machines.

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Lifetime POWs• Kids follow the example set by

adults– Those raised with healthy eating

habits will have them for life.

• Taste buds can be programmed away from sweet, salty or greasy foods.

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Killer Food Rewards• Kids who are rewarded with

special foods and treats choose those over more healthy alternatives. – Carrot cake is really not healthy– French fries are really not a

vegetable.

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Paying for not Playing• Activity programs need to be reinstated

in the schools. • Adults need to control the time kids

spend in sedentary activities.• Parents should try to participate with

their kids in biking, walking, hiking, swimming, etc. to increase interest.

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The Frightening Future• Fallacy: Survey released ranked

AIDS, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and then obesity as a “serious concerns”.

• Truth: Obesity kills more people than AIDS and often underlies heart disease and diabetes.

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Arm Your Kids for Battle

• Teach them about the right foods.• Have fun eating a variety of fruits

and vegetables with them.• Help them learn to pack their own

lunch.• Find a “fit friend” to partner with

for walks and outdoor activities.

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You are Not Alone• A study in Glasgow found 9 out of 10

parents are happy to take kids for fast food even though they know it is bad for them because it is full of fat.

• Scottish parents are restricting outdoor play for fear of crime and are not letting kids walk to school.

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Adults not Immune• Public education needs to increase

about the dangers of obesity.• 25% of Americans are obese and 60%

are overweight.• Of 900 adults surveyed, 50% were

overweight but only 25% felt it was a problem.

• Only 33% feel obesity is a serious issue.

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The Key to Success• The best tactic is to focus on the

young and educate them early in the benefits of the rights foods and the proper exercise.

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You are in Control• Invest some time learning how to

make the right choices.• Help kids recognize if they are

surrounded by poor examples.

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You can Shape Your Kids’ Future

• Let the kids pick the condition they want to be in

• Establish health goals• Prepare a gradual plan that can be

followed • Plan to succeed

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How to Save Lives• Reduce the reliance on empty

foods.• Protect your heart by eating right.• Plan to avoid diabetes, heart

trouble and arthritis by managing your weight.

• Learn more about good foods.

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The Life Saving Messagefor Kids

• Exercise more– Play while you can - adulthood will

take that away soon enough and you’ll long to be told to go outside and play!

• Eat right– Learn what good foods can do for you

and how the wrong ones hurt you.

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The First Step• Begin using the Nutrition and Kids

game to learn about choices.• Inform Scout leaders, club

organizers, teachers in school and at church to use it for fundraising instead of foods that are bad for toddlers, teens and adults.

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The Second Step

Begin today to make a difference

In your life, and

In the lives of those you care about!

NUTRITION & KIDS ADVENTURES - CD

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NUTRITION & KIDS ADVENTURES

"Nutrition and Kids Adventures" is a cutting edge game designed to help kids teach themselves about proper nutrition, healthier foods, and having a healthy body.

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