BACKGROUND
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In 2008, YMCA of the USA received funding
from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to
launch the community-based “Pioneering
Healthier Communities” policy change
initiative.
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Six states and 32 communities
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Campanelli YMCA
THE AIM OF THIS WORK
To address the childhood obesity
epidemic through policy, systems and
environmental (PSE) change efforts
that promote and support healthy
lifestyles.
SCHAUMBURG PIONEERING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES TEAM
Alexian Brothers Hospital: Debbie Schmidt and Marcy Traxler
District 54: Terri McHugh and Kristie DiVerde
YMCA: Dave Burisek
Schaumburg Park District: Vince Kennedy
Hoffman Estates Park District: Mike Kies
Village of Schaumburg: Matt Frank and Mary Passaglia
Schaumburg Township Council of PTAs: Lori Filby
MISSION
Align the community around
opportunities that build a foundation
of healthy activity and nutrition for
our children.
VISION
Families making healthy choices.
FACTS ABOUT
CHILDHOOD OBESITY
RISING RATES
In the past 30 years the rate of obesity in
children ages 6 to 11 has tripled.
Today, nearly 25 million children are
overweight or obese.
CHILDHOOD OBESITY RATE IN ILLINOIS
Illinois has the 10th highest rate of childhood
(ages 10-17) obesity in the nation.
1 in 3 Illinois children are overweight or
obese according to the Trust for America’s
Health-Advocacy Organization.
IMAGINE THIS
Some experts believe that if obesity
among children continues to increase,
our current generation of children will
become the first in American history to
live shorter lives than their parents.
FAILING FOOD
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The average teen eats fast food twice a week.
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Kids have easy access to high fat, high calorie and low nutrition
foods.
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School fundraising relies upon food sales: fun foods, ice cream
day, hot lunch, tasty treats, pizza day, nacho day, etc.
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Food is used as a reward at home and school.
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“Super-size me” advertising is everywhere.
INACTIVITY
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All children don’t have daily physical education.
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Children spend on average four to five hours per day watching
TV, playing video games or using the computer.
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One in four children don’t participate in physical activities
during their free time.
WHAT IS BMI?
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A measure of weight in relation to height
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Used to estimate percentage of body fat
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Used to screen for overweight kids
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BMI does not measure bone, fat or muscle.
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Some children with a normal BMI may have an unhealthy body fat
level. Other children with a high BMI may have a healthy amount of body fat.
If we rely solely on the BMI, some children who need intervention may fall
through the cracks.
Source: USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of
Medicine
BMI NUMBERS
Obese is defined as a BMI at or above the
95th percentile.
Overweight is defined as a BMI at or above
the 85th percentile.
An overweight child has a 70% risk of being
an overweight adult.
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ys 2010
ys 2012
ys 2015
s 2010
s 2012
s 2015
PERCENT OF DISTRICT 54 KINDERGARTNERS
WHO ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE
Overweight (85th percentile)
Obese (95th percentile)
28%
11%
27%
15%
24%
12%
30%
25%
20%
27%
14%
27%
14%
24% 28% 11%
26%
Boys 2010
Boys 2015
Girls 2010
27%
Girls 2015
28%
15%
14%
10%
11%
15%
12%
5%
0%
Overweight (85th percentile)
Obese (95th percentile)
PERCENT OF DISTRICT 54 SIXTH-GRADERS
WHO ARE OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE
Boys 2010
45%
40%
Boys 2015
42%
35%
39%
36%
Girls 2010
35%
30%
25%
Girls 2015
23%
20%
21%
15%
18%
16%
10%
5%
0%
Overweight (85th percentile)
Obese (95th percentile)
THE HUMAN COST OF OBESITY
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Increased risk of heart disease
High blood pressure
Type 2 Diabetes
Breathing problems
Trouble sleeping
Bone and joint problems
Low self esteem
Depression and anxiety
Risk of obsessive compulsive disorder
A lifetime of health problems
WHY SCHOOL WELLNESS?
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Schools have a unique opportunity to address
wellness.
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Wellness is a part of a school’s fundamental
mission.
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Schools that address wellness show gains in
learning.
WHAT SCHOOLS CAN DO
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Improve food available at school
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Increase physical activity
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Teach good nutrition and healthy living
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Encourage staff wellness
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Engage parents
PROJECTS/OBJECTIVES
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Healthier PTA Hot Lunch program
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Increase before, during and after school physical activities for
students across the community
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Increase participation in the Safe Routes to School program
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Continue to build relationships and network with community
partners to enhance the program
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Review and revise policies as appropriate changes occur
ASSESSMENT – HOW WILL WE KNOW IF STUDENTS
AND COMMUNITY ARE HEALTHIER?
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PTA hot lunch orders – look for increase of healthy food choices
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School, YMCA and park district data – look for access to adequate
opportunities for physical activity before, during and after school
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Village of Schaumburg data – look for access to and use of
attractive and safe routes for physical activity
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Policy change data – look for changes that influence people to live
healthier lives.
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Program data – look for any new or improved healthier community
programs
CHALLENGES FOR DISTRICT 54 PTA
• Promote healthier eating through the hot lunch
program.
• Think “outside of the box” for fundraising.
• Lead children by setting an example of better
nutrition.
• Help fight the epidemic of childhood obesity.
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