The Nutriti n Pri rity
Fabio Pawlus
Childhood Obesity
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Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in
the past 30 years.
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The percentage of children aged 6–11 years in the United States who were obese
increased from 7% in 1980 to nearly 18% in 2010. Similarly, the percentage of
adolescents aged 12–19 years who were obese increased from 5% to 18% over the
same period.
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In 2010, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or
obese.
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Overweight is defined as having excess body weight for a particular height from
fat, muscle, bone, water, or a combination of these factors. Obesity is defined as
having excess body fat.
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Overweight and obesity are the result of “caloric imbalance”—too few calories
expended for the amount of calories consumed—and are affected by various
genetic, behavioural, and environmental factors.
Immediate Health Effects
• Obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular
disease, such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. In a
population-based sample of 5- to 17-year-olds, 70% of obese youth
had at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
• Obese adolescents are more likely to have prediabetes, a condition
in which blood glucose levels indicate a high risk for development of
diabetes.
• Children and adolescents who are obese are at greater risk for bone
and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological
problems such as stigmatization and poor self-esteem.
Long-term Health Effects
• Children and adolescents who are obese are likely to be
obese as adults and are therefore more at risk for adult
health problems such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes,
stroke, several types of cancer, and osteoarthritis. One
study showed that children who became obese as early as
age 2 were more likely to be obese as adults.
• Overweight and obesity are associated with increased risk
for many types of cancer, including cancer of the breast,
colon, endometrium, esophagus, kidney, pancreas, gall
bladder, thyroid, ovary, cervix, and prostate, as well as
multiple myeloma and Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Prevention
• Healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating and physical activity, can
lower the risk of becoming obese and developing related diseases.
• The dietary and physical activity behaviours of children and adolescents
are influenced by many sectors of society, including families, communities,
schools, child care settings, medical care providers, faith-based
institutions, government agencies, the media, and the food and beverage
industries and entertainment industries.
• Schools play a particularly critical role by establishing a safe and
supportive environment with policies and practices that support healthy
behaviours. Schools also provide opportunities for students to learn about
and practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviours.
• Thus why we have to possess all the correct knowledge, and equipment to
ensure the optimum success of our students!
Focus On Nutrition
• There are numerous ways to fight the childhood
obesity epidemic.
• Let’s focus on Nutrition!
• A focus on Nutrition is a great step towards the
evolution of battling this national crisis. Let our
school be a pioneer, and leader!
The Goal
• On the following slides will be recommended
equipment, and software…
• …and with these tools, we shall conquer our goal.
• To improve the nutrition of all our students by the
means of educating them on how to eat properly;
and therefore, enhancing their well-being and overall
health.
6 Essential Nutrients
• An essential nutrient can not be synthesized by the body, and
must be included in the human diet, so therefore, the body
can function properly and normally.
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Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Water
Vitamins
Minerals
Macronutrients
• Macronutrients supply your body with energy. They make a
large portion of the food we eat. Energy is measured in
calories and is essential for the body to grow, repair and
develop new tissues, conduct nerve impulses and regulate life
process.
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Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Water
Macronutrients
• Carbohydrates are available as starch, fiber and various sugars. Sugar
provides energy, but contains no essential nutrients. Good sources of
carbohydrates are whole grain breads, muesli, cereals, potatoes, brown
pasta, brown rice, root vegetables, fruits and vegetables. 50-60% of the
total calories should come from carbohydrates.
• Fat (Fatty Acids) is twice as energy-rich than protein and carbohydrate. Fat
is needed for energy and for the body to be able to take up fat-soluble
vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K). Fat is made up of saturated, unsaturated
and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Good fat sources are oily fish, rapeseed
oil, liquid margarine, low fat margarine and light products of milk, yogurt
and cheese. 30% of the total calories should come from fats. Notice that
maximum 10% of the total fat should come from saturated fat and at least
20% of the total fat should come from unsaturated fat.
Macronutrients
• Proteins are the body’s building materials and are needed for all cells,
tissues and hormone productions. The main protein sources are meat,
fish, eggs, legumes and dairy products. 10-20% of the total calories should
come from proteins.
• Water is needed for all body functions. Water is found in the body’s cells
and transports nutrients to cells and removes toxins from our body. Water
regulates the body temperature by our sweat. We get about 50% of the
water we need from our food. Foods like fruits and vegetables contain a
lot of water, about 75-95%. To make sure you get enough water, eat a lot
of vegetables and fruits. Also, drink water with all meals and drink water
between meals if you are thirsty. Remember that water contains no
calories. You should drink about 8 glasses of water every day. The water
intake depends on the activity you take part in, as well as your height and
body weight.
Micronutrients
• Micronutrients make-up a tiny portion of the food we eat, but
they are just as important for the body as macronutrients.
Together with water, the micro nutrients are necessary for the
release of the energy, as well as other aspects of chemical
changes in your body. They don’t have any calories and don’t
supply your body with energy.
• Vitamins
• Minerals
Micronutrients
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Vitamins are essential for normal metabolism, growth and development, and
regulation of cell function. They work together with enzymes and other substances
that are necessary for a healthy life. Vitamins are needed to prevent infections,
they are important for our night vision and enable the body to clot blood. There
are two types of vitamins: Fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K) which can
be stored in the body and Water-soluble vitamins (multiple vitamin B and vitamin
C) that should be replenished every day.
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Minerals are not organic substances formed by plants or animals (unlike vitamins).
Minerals are inorganic elements from the soil. Plants absorb minerals directly from
the soil, after which they pass through the food chain. Therefore, minerals can be
found in water and soil and in root plants and animals. The minerals are classified
as major minerals (body requires more than 100 mg/day) and trace minerals (body
requires less than 100 mg/day). Minerals are needed for bones, teeth, blood,
normal heart rhythm, cellular metabolism and muscle reflexes. Approximately 4%
of the body’s mass consists of minerals.
Items
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#1 – Nike+ Fuel Band
-with Nike+ Connect app
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#2 – My Net Diary app
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#3 – My Plate app
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#4 – Brita Filtering Bottles
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#5 – Multivitamins
Nike+ FuelBand
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Nike+ Fuel Band measures your everyday activity and turns it into Nike Fuel. It
tracks calories burned, steps taken and more. It's also a great watch. Nike+ Fuel
Band tracks running, walking, dancing, basketball and dozens of everyday
activities.
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Get the free Nike+ Fuel Band mobile app to sync wirelessly, watch your progress
and get extra motivation on the go. With the app you can compete with yourself
or share results with your friends.
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Price: $149.00 (Each) ~ Nike.com
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These bands provide a great way for students to monitor their activity levels
during PE classes. Regardless of the activity, the idea is to get our youth moving!
This may be the answer, and setting goals for them is easy since the band does all
the work! The plan is to encourage students to reach a certain number, and as long
as they are engaged in movement, then it’s a positive success.
My Net Diary app
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The 502,000 food catalogue is one of the largest and most precise nutrition facts
collections in the world. Every day they add and verify hundreds of foods
requested by the members.
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Plan and track your diet using the daily food log, along with analysis and advice.
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Price: $0 ~Apple App Store
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This app gives students the ability to track their daily food intake, and research the
contents of any food in which they indulge. Along with advice, and analysis,
students will be given all the tools needed to know what exactly they are eating,
and how much.
My Plate app
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My Plate provides you with a handy reference to the information contained in the
2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which is the basis for the My Plate icon.
Users can enter their age, gender, and physical activity level to quickly see the
recommendations of Americas top nutritionists. The Daily Food Plan allows you to
see how much of each food group you should be eating each day for a healthy,
balanced diet.
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Price: $0 ~Apple App Store
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This app is yet another outlet to more information for the students. The icon's
intent is to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at meal
times. The icon emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food
groups. It’s comprehensibly easier for younger students as opposed to the My Net
Diary app. Both applications serve their place and purpose, and would be a great
benefit to obtain for all students’ use.
Brita Filtering Bottles
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One filter can replace 300 plastic bottles, saving over $45 per month.
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BPA-free
Reduces Chlorine (taste and odour)
Dishwasher Safe (top rack)
Leaves a healthy level of fluoride
23.7 oz.
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Price: $18.99 (Each) ~Brita.com
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85% of school-aged kids don’t drink the recommended amount of water. Filtered,
easy access to personalized water, is the solution to all of our dehydrated
problems. We encourage our students to be active, but we must keep them
hydrated during the process. A water bottle for every student can, and will keep
our students healthy, hydrated, and ready for action!
Multivitamins
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One A Day® Teen Advantage products contain key ingredients to help address the top health
concerns of teens.
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Healthy muscle function with Magnesium (for Him)
Healthy skin with Vitamins A and C, Copper, and Iron (for Her)
Healthy immune system with Vitamins C and E, Beta-Carotene, Zinc, Iron, and Selenium
Bone strength with Calcium, Vitamin D, and Magnesium
Energy through the conversion of food to fuel with Vitamins B6 and B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin,
and Niacin
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Price: $14 ~CVS.com
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Stocking multivitamins in school gives the opportunity for students to ingest all the necessary
vitamins daily that they desperately need to maintain a healthy body. Most students won’t
have such luxuries at home, thus why this prospect is of utmost importance.
Nutrition Implementation
• Our youth indulge in terrible eating habits, and through the right
education, and tools, we can change their egregious lifestyles
immediately.
• Unfortunately, all home lives aren’t optimal for our students. However,
since students spend almost 1/3 of their day with us, we have an
enormous influence on their behaviors.
• We must teach our students what, and when to eat. Also, explain the
importance behind it. They must understand why. In addition, they must
understand the importance of exercise, and burning calories as well. If our
students can thoroughly grasp these concepts, then we have given them
the proper information to maintain healthy body weights, and stay active,
to be happy, fit individuals.
Take Action!
• Nationwide; Children suffer from being overweight, or even worse, obese.
These very children attend our school. And they desperately need our
help! They have thus far lacked the right direction, and knowledge, on
how to be active and healthy. With health being top priority, we must take
responsibility and action!
• If you grant me this equipment; I will have greater tools to use to help our
students become happier, fitter, and healthier! Please!
References
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http://www.nike.com/
http://www.brita.com/
http://www.foodpyramid.com/