Fighting The Fat;
Knocking Out Childhood Obesity
Kindergarten – 5th grade
Brenda Cox
Leah Knowlton
Sonya Lott
Why The Obesity Topic?
In 2005, only 4 states had obesity prevalence rates less
than 20 percent, while 17 states had prevalence rates
equal to or greater than 25 percent, with 3 of those
having prevalences equal to or greater than 30 percent
(Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia).
Overweight is a serious health concern for children and
adolescents. Data from two NHANES surveys (1976–1980 and
2003–2004) show that the prevalence of overweight is increasing:
for children aged 2–5 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to
13.9%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5%
to 18.8%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased
from 5.0% to 17.4%.1
300,000 deaths each year in the United States are associated with obesity.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_glance.htm
Overweight and obesity, influenced by poor diet and inactivity, are
significantly associated with an increased risk of diabetes, high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, joint problems, and poor health
status.
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from 9 a.m.-12 a.m.
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Central Square Complex Gym A
Douglas, Georgia
The fair is open to the public
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LOCAL CHILDREN'S HEALTH FAIR
TO FOCUS ON CHILD HEALTH
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LOCAL CHILDREN'S HEALTH FAIR TO FOCUS ON CHILD HEALTH ISSUES
Douglas, GA - A variety of health and safety information for parents and children
will be available at a Children's Health Fair sponsored by Valdosta KSPE 7140 students.
The health fair will be held Saturday, June 2, 2007 from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.
at Central Square Complex, gym A..
A local pediatrician will be available to answer questions and distribute information
about many child and adolescent health topics,
including healthy eating, childhood obesity, and weight management.
The health fair is open to the public.
For more information about the Children's Health Fair,
contact Brenda Cox, Sonya Lott, or Leah Knowlton at 337-1143.
Your Invited!
Where: Central Square Complex
When: Saturday, June 2, 2007
Time: 9:00AM – 12:00PM
Free To The Public
Layout
Vendors
A – Pediatrician
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B - American Heart Association
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C – Nutritional Spokesperson
D – Dentist
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E - P.E. Teacher/Fitness Person
F – School Counselor
G – USDA Representative
H – Recreational Department
I - Extension Service (4-H)
Area for Final Activities
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Registration
Bathroom
Concession
Area
Exit
Bathroom
Enter
Pediatrician
Dr. Keith Childers
The Kid Doctor
383-4253
Dr. Childers specializes in caring for kids ages birth to
18 years old. He understands the important risk factors
associated with overweight and obese kids. He will
discuss health matters related to the risks and ways
parents can help in the fight against childhood obesity.
Some of the risk Dr. Childers will discuss
are:
Type 2 diabetes
High Cholesterol Levels
Acne
High Blood Pressure
Sleep Disorders
Asthma
Some of the handouts that
will be available at his booth:
Parents Magazine
Height and Weight charts
Free weight, height, and blood pressure
checks for all children present!
Overweight children and adolescents are at risk
for health problems during their youth and as
adults. For example, during their youth,
overweight children and adolescents are more
likely to have risk factors associated with
cardiovascular disease (such as high blood
pressure, high cholesterol, and Type 2 diabetes)
than are other children and adolescents.
Studies have identified an association between childhood
overweight and asthma.
One study estimated that sleep apnea occurs in about 7% of
overweight children.
A CDC study estimated that one in
three American children born in
2000 will develop diabetes in their
lifetime.
Type 2 diabetes is increasingly being reported among children and
adolescents who are overweight.
While diabetes and glucose intolerance, a precursor of diabetes, are
common health effects of adult obesity, only in recent years has Type 2
diabetes begun to emerge as a health-related problem among children and
adolescents.
Onset of diabetes in children and adolescents can result in advanced
complications such as CVD and kidney failure.
American Heart Association
National Center Mailing Addresses
American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231
A representative from the association will be present to
discuss the benefits of getting kids active. The
representative will also discuss daily activities parents
can encourage their child to participate in as well as how
local student raise money through Jump Rope for Heart.
Jump Rope
demonstrations by local
youth!
Free Jump Ropes while supplies last!
Free Activities Handouts for children!
Did you know?
Compelling evidence shows that the atherosclerotic process
(buildup of fatty plaque in arteries) begins in childhood and
progresses slowly into adulthood. Then it often leads to coronary
heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States
Overweight children and teens have been found to have risk factors for
cardiovascular disease (CVD), including high cholesterol levels, high blood
pressure, and abnormal glucose tolerance.
In a population-based sample of 5- to 17-year-olds, almost 60% of overweight
children had at least one CVD risk factor while 25 percent of overweight children
had two or more CVD risk factors.2
A representative from the Dole Corporation will be present to offer parents and
their children information on healthy meals and snacks. The representative will
discuss the benefits for children eating five servings of fruits and vegetables
each day. The representative will also have samples of healthy snacks available
and show the nutritional value of the healthy snacks when compared to junk
food. A computer station will also be available for parents and kids to checkout
Dole’s 5 A Day website: http://www.dole5aday.com/Grownups/G_Home.jsp
Dole 5 A Day Program
Customer Service & Fulfillment Center
P.O. Box 810
Hudson, WI 54016
Toll-Free:1-800-766-7201
Free Kids Cookbook to 20 lucky kids!
Free Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Facts Chart
and Healthy Snacks to All!
Fruits and vegetables provide many health benefits.
Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that regular consumption of
fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is strongly associated with reduced risk of
developing chronic diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Research suggests that not having breakfast can affect children’s
intellectual performance.
One study suggests that a healthy snack menu in an afterschool program can help low-income children -- those at
highest risk of obesity.
Snacking on low-calorie, fiber-rich fruits and vegetables
helps keep both calories and hunger in check.
More than half of all children skip breakfast!
Skipping breakfast decreases school performance.
Skipping breakfast has also been linked to obesity!
Only 39% of children ages 2-17 meet the USDA’s dietary
recommendation for fiber.
During the last 25 years, consumption of milk, the largest source
of calcium, has decreased 36% among adolescent females.14
Additionally, from 1978 to1998, average daily soft drink
consumption almost doubled among adolescent females,
increasing from 6 ounces to 11 ounces, and almost tripled among
adolescent males, from 7 ounces to 19 ounces.15, 10
Dentist
Free Dental Screening
Causes of Tooth
decay associated
with obesity:
Improper brushing
Eating foods high in
sugar
Drinking drinks high
in sugar
Dr. Steve Wilkerson
Dr. Chad Fussell
1108 N. Madison Avenue
Douglas, GA 31533
912-384-4432
Free care packages
http://www.wfdmd.com/index.html
Dr. Wilkerson and Dr. Fussell will be available to discuss the link
between obesity and tooth decay. They will also discuss how
healthy dietary habits help fight tooth decay as well as obesity in
children.
The whole tooth and nothing but
the tooth!
"The same things contributing to the
obesity epidemic can also contribute to
tooth decay," said Dr. Gary Rozier,
a dentist who teaches public health policy
at the University of North Carolina.
http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=187&sid=11
28753
Children are heavy consumers of regular or diet soda. Overall, 56 to 85 percent of children
(depending on age and gender) consume soda on any given day.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Lunch/CompetitiveFoods/report_congress.htm
Fifty-six percent of 8-year-olds down soft drinks daily,
and a third of teenage boys drink at least three cans of soda pop per day.
http://preventdisease.com/home/tips43.shtml
More tooths!
The percentage of 3rd grade students with caries experience, including treated and untreated
tooth decay in Georgia during 2004-2005 was 56.3 % out of 2,861 students. Dental caries (tooth
decay) is the single most common chronic childhood disease.
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/nohss/IndicatorV.asp?Indicator=2
http://www.ada.org/public/media/videos/psa/index.asp#early
Three times as many children aged 6-11 (12 percent) from families with
incomes below the federal poverty line had untreated tooth decay,
compared with children from families with incomes above the poverty
line (4 percent).
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/07newsreleases/oralhealth.htm
Physical Education Teacher
Dr. Sonya Sanderson
Assistant Professor
Valdosta State University
Health and Physical Education
Teacher Education Program
Office: 173 or 170 P. E. Complex
Office Phone: 333-7170 or 333-7161 (front office)
E-mail: Slsanderson@valdosta.edu
Dr. Sanderson will be present to inform the public about
the link between the increased number of obese kids and
the decrease in physical education programs. She will
also discuss ways to get children and their parents up
and moving.
Free Body Fat Percentage Calculations
Free List of Fun Activities
Lets Get Moving People!
8% of elementary schools provide daily physical education or its equvilance.
300,000 deaths each year in the United States are associated with obesity.
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/calltoaction/fact_glance.htm
27% of low-income children between 2 and 5 years of age in Georgia are
overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. (CDC PedNSS, 2003)
In 1968, 80% of kids were active in sport activities everyday. That number is
now 20%.
By age 17, the average child has spent more time watching television than
attending school.
School Counselor
Local School Counselor, Mrs. Nations, will be presents to inform
parents about the link between obesity and childhood depression.
She will also information for parents to help children and their
families deal with depression, including the signs and symptoms of
childhood depression.
The American School Counselor Association
(2003) states that "groups and group counseling
make it possible for students to achieve healthier
personal adjustment in the face of rapid change
and to learn to work and live with others."
Overweight children face ridicule every day and
are victimized because of their size. Students
need to have a safe place to go to when they are
feeling threatened. The collaboration,
cohesiveness, and sense of belonging children
experience in group counseling may help them
to feel understood (Lowey, 1998).
Annette Nations
Eastside Elementary
384-3187
Free Handouts
Possible warning signs of
depression
Sudden changes in behavior
Aggressive, angry or agitated
behavior
Increased risk-taking
Changes in appetite or sleep
patterns
Lower self-esteem
Gives up valued possessions and
settles unfinished business.
Withdraws from friends, activities,
and family
Changes in dress or appearance
Significant losses or family stress
Over 52% of our youth live in non-traditional
homes or dysfunctional families. Eighty-nine
percent of these young people do not have
anyone to provide general guidance to promote
personal and social responsibilities.
Overweight children are at a significantly greater risk
for becoming severely depressed, being bullied,
developing an eating disorder, and having marked
low self-esteem.
Feelings of alienation, anger, embarrassment, school
avoidance, lower grades, and extreme social
difficulties were also common emotional side effects
of being overweight. (Leach & Morrill)
Emotions
• For overweight adolescents, the biggest concern of
excess weight is not health problems, but emotional
problems. To live in a society that values thinness
often promotes feelings of guilt, depression, and
anxiety in children who differ from societal norms.
• Leach & Morrill (1991) report that being overweight
is a "nightmare" for children living in a culture purely
obsessed with being thin.
• Strauss (2000) simply states, "Society does not
tolerate excess weight."
USDA
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
3101 Park Center Drive
Room 1034
Alexandria, VA 22302-1594
We invited this exhibitor to the fair to share with our children the need for a
healthy diet to stay healthy and fight obesity. The Food and Nutrition Service
branch of the USDA provides children and adults of all ages with nutrition
education materials on how to improve their diets and their lives. They have
information, advice, websites, and free materials aimed specifically at our
young people and helping them to eat healthy!
Free Posters for Kids!
Free Lesson Plans and
Materials for Teachers!
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over the
past three decades the childhood obesity rate has more
than doubled for preschool children aged 2-5 years and
adolescents aged 12-19 years, and it has more than
tripled for children aged 6-11 years.
Fast food consumption has increased fivefold among children
since 1970. ("Effects of Fast-Food Consumption on Energy
Intake and Diet Quality Among Children in a National
Household Survey,“ (January 2004.)
Nearly one-third of U.S. Children aged 4 to 19 eat fast food
every day, resulting in approximately six extra pounds per
year, per child.
Increases in consumption of calorie-dense foods, as evidenced
by the growth of fast-food chains and higher soft drink
consumption, also point to a higher energy-intake.
Douglas Coffee County Parks and
Recreation Department
Roger Johnson, Director
Douglas-Coffee Parks and Recreation
Department 912-384-5978
Get out from in front of that TV this summer
and be ACTIVE!
We invited them because: Today's youth are considered the
most inactive generation in history caused in part by reductions
in school physical education programs and unavailable or
unsafe community recreational facilities. Many adverse health
effects associated with overweight are observed in children and
adolescents. Overweight during childhood and particularly
adolescence is related to increased morbidity and mortality in
later life.
Yoga Teacher Ms. Vivian Bennett will be on hand to
demonstrate some of the Yogi Yoga moves.
(Stretches and animal moves)
The Kaiser Family Foundations found that the typical American child
spends more than 38 hours a week as a “media consumer” in a
home that averages 3 TVs, 3 tape players, 3 radios, 2 VCRs, 2 CD
players, a video game player and a computer, as well as
newspapers, magazines and comic books.
Turn it OFF
Children are less likely to live in a
home with just one television than in
a house with five or more. The study
is based on sampling of 3,155
children ages 2-18, and is the first to
take into account not just television
but the full spectrum of media.
Supervision is often minimal or
nonexistent. Half of the children
surveyed do not have any parental
rules limiting their time in front of the
television or the kinds of programs
they may watch. For children 8 and
older, 61% said they watch what
they want, when they want.
[Sentinel, 11/18/99]
Boys between the ages of 10-17 are more likely
than girls to watch television daily, (81% vs. 75%)
play video games (40% vs. 18%) and use the
Internet (15% vs. 10%)
Overweight prevalence is
higher in boys (32.7 percent)
than girls (27.8 percent). In
adolescents, overweight
prevalence is about the
same for females (30.2
percent) and males (30.5
percent).
The prevalence of obesity
quadrupled over 25 years
among boys and girls, as
shown in Table 1.
Increase in Obesity Prevalence (%)
Among U.S. Children (Ages 6 to 11)
Boys
Girls
1999 to
2000
16
14.5
1988 to
1994
11.6
11
1971 to
1974
4.3
3.6
Source: CDC, National Center for Health
Statistics, National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey. Ogden et. al.
JAMA. 2002;288:1728-1732.
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension ServiceLocal 4-H Office
Beverly Sparks
111 Conner Hall
Athens, GA 30602
We invited this exhibitor because of their nutrition and health
programs, such as the Healthy Lifestyles for Youth Initiative, and
also because their 4-H programs have a history of educating
youth, and what may be even more important, the behavior of
parents.
Free Activities for Kids!
Healthy Lifestyles for Youth Initiative of
the University of Georgia Cooperative
Extension Service
Free Rubber Ducks
Exercise coupled with proper nutrition greatly enhances ones health. 4H is aggressively promoting healthy lifestyle initiatives.
The prevalence of obesity in Georgia increased from 10.8% in 1990 to
25.2% in 2004, shifting Georgia’s national ranking from 15th to 43rd.
It is estimated that over $2 billion are spent annually in Georgia for
medical expenses that are attributable to obesity – 37% of these expenses
are paid by Medicare/Medicaid.
The state is paying heavily for obesity and its care through Medicaid,
Peach Care, and other state-funded health care programs.
Research indicates that Georgia’s childhood overweight rate is 4%
higher than the national average.
A recent study in GA found that 42% of fourth graders, 38%
of eighth graders, and 36% of eleventh graders were
overweight or at-risk for overweight.
Over 60% of children and adolescents in the U.S. fail to
meet recommended dietary guidelines for saturated fat, fruit,
and vegetable intake.
62% of children aged 9-13 do not participate in any
organized physical activity during their non-school hours; 23%
do not participate in any free-time physical activity
Before you leave!
Scavenger Hunt
Answers to a scavenger hunt will lead to the assembly of a key chain!
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http://www.tvturnoff.org/images/facts&figs/factsheets/Literacy.pdf
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features/001702.html
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/physician2.pdf
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http://www.federalnewsradio.com/index.php?nid=187&sid=1128753
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Lunch/CompetitiveFoods/report_congress.htm
http://preventdisease.com/home/tips43.shtml
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/07newsreleases/oralhealth.htm
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/nohss/IndicatorV.asp?Indicator=2
http://www.ada.org/public/media/videos/psa/index.asp#early
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http://helpinghandsga.com/TheEpidemic.aspx
http://helpinghandsga.com/ObesityStatistics.aspx
http://www.post-gazette.com/localnews/20040101closeup0101p4.asp
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