Childhood Nutrition

AnnaMarie Dill

What are We Becoming?

1 in 5 children are over weight= 9MILLION children over the age of 6!

If nothing is done now…children are at risk for dying at a earlier age!

We have a societal obligation to protect the children of what they could face in later years

Historically

WE SEE…

Over each decade, children have progressively become more obese

Children in the 1970’s

Relatively small and healthy children…

Children of Today

Gradually gaining extra weight…

Obesity Rates

Rates have nearly tripled since 1970!http://just4kidsbeverages.com/images/obesityGraph.gif

Goals to be Made

My goal… To initiate childhood obesity awareness among

parents and the child themselves so that they can alter their nutritional habits.

Thus…making them have the willingness to change, not only because the need to, but because they are going to want to.

Childhood Obesity IS Preventable

Thesis

In order to reduce the rate of childhood obesity, early education in proper nutrition for children at a young age will lead to a long-term lifestyle of healthy, nutritional choices.

Obesity Trends1991, 1996, & 2003

Obesity trend increased significantly over decades pastCourtesy of Jeanne Dukes, Nemours Wellness and Prevention Services

On a National Level2008

Courtesy of Jeanne Dukes, Nemours Wellness and Prevention Services

Delaware: 25-29 percentile range

In Delaware…

Approximately 36% of youth and children are overweight, and the rates continue to rise.

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What is the Problem?

Children are NOT: Receiving enough information about proper

nutritional habits Understanding portion sizes, thus, over eating. Getting the balance of nutrients needed from each

food group recommended by the New Food Guide Pyramid.

Imbalance of Nutrients

Supersized meals Parents usually force a child to eat all their

meal in one sitting, even though the child is full. Parents forget that a child’s stomach is smaller,

and they give out too big of portions. Poor snacking habits

Children would rather have cookies, candy and soda; rather than fruits and vegetables.

Societal Trends

Family meal times Mothers in the work force, less dinners as a whole

family. Readily available food (prepackaged)

Instant food- high in preservatives like salt Franken food

Technological advancements Children would rather play videogames rather

than going outside

Main Nutrients

According to the CDC… Below levels

Vitamins A, C, D & minerals- affecting immune, bones, and proper growth development

Protein & iron- affecting muscle repair and muscle strengthening.

Milk and calcium- fluctuating levels affect bone density, and muscles Could cause osteoporosis in later life if levels are not

correct now as a child

Health Risk Concerning Obesity

CDC states: If children do NOT take care of themselves now, they may develop health risk later on in life.

Gout Hip fractures Diabetes Atherosclerosis Osteoporosis Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

The American Food Pyramid

And we wonder why children are overweighthttp://www.tc.umn.edu/~seve0029/smaller_files/image002.jpg

Measuring Up

http://www.weight-watch-blog.com/images/blogs/9-2006/obese-2239000.jpg

Nutrition Education as a Solution

For parents: Teach them how to provide proper nutrients

from their child’s birth Teach them what empty calories are, and

how to limit these foods Have them increase the child’s daily water

intake & decrease the sugary drink intake Give tips on how toddlers should eat & ways

to make them want to eat at the dinner table

Nutrition Education as a Solution

For children: Re-teach proper nutritional habits multiple times,

so they recollect and add new information Have them help out in the kitchen more with

parents. If they help cook it, and become more aware of the foods, they won’t be so hesitant of trying new foods.

Government

Focuses on legislation Public places should to provide areas for women

to breastfeed in the women’s restrooms, but most do not

Keep records on school children’s BMI’s to tract obesity rates

Nemours program 521 Almost none

Eating fruits and vegetables with limiting TV/ Videogame time & increasing physical activity

Schools

Lunches Required to provide sufficient meals with all

nutrients needed for proper body growth. Some children only eat their meals at school &

not home, so schools must provide accordingly No snack or soda machines, unless it provides

all healthy foods

Physical Education Increase gym class- more structured to gain

endurance and be physically fit

Parents

Latchkey Kids Increase of mothers in work force, forcing children to

come home to empty houses. Kids look for a snack (unhealthy), due to the lack in

parental supervision Role Modeling

“Monkey see, monkey do affect”- if a child sees that you eat healthy, then so will they.

Keep a fruit bowl out to have quick & easy grab snacks & have fresh ‘pop em’ vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, baby carrots) in fridge.

Childcare

Most children receiving care from a daycare eat 2-3 meals there per day.

They are required to provide nutrients suggested by the RDA.

Since they are the one’s who sees he child the most, they should teach the children healthy eating habits

Solution

To start teaching children during the early years of elementary school to reiterate what the learned from Kindergarten, so that they keep remembering how to make healthy nutritional choices.

Product Idea

Early Education In Childhood Nutrition Not teens & parents…children.

Research shows that it is more affective to teach a child about nutrition when they are younger because that is when their body is growing and developing the most.

Early Education

Pre-K & Kindergarten do well in nutrition, however… Children in 1st/2nd grade need to have continued

education that is interactive is nature that positively reinforces healthy nutritional choices.

Module lessons that connect with child & parents interaction

My Timeline & Process

Approved principals letter (hand delivered) Seaford Christian Academy: Mr. Larry Snyder (Principal)

Made 2 surveys: adult & child Made permission slips & photo consent forms Made all the lessons that included: interactive

worksheets, teachers key, hands-on games, snacks, & materials

My Timeline & Process

Scheduled dates to go to the school and teach in January

Went to Seaford Christian Academy to teach the 2nd graders all the lessons over the planned course of time.

Took pictures and got evaluations from each student before and after each lesson to track improvements of general knowledge of the lessons

Lesson Breakdown

1: Introduction to the New Food Guide Pyramid

2: Oils and Grains Group

3: Fruits and Vegetables Group

4: Meats/ Beans and Dairy Group

5: Wrap-up all lessons and Healthy Party

Interactive Lessons

Courtesy of SCA

Grain Crushing, Butter Making Machine

Courtesy of SCA

Snack Time

Courtesy of SCA

What Makes You Strong?

Milk & Protein build strong bones and muscles

Courtesy of SCA

Student Activities

1: Build the Pyramid and Make a Plate 2: Grain Crushing and Butter Making 3: Relay Race with Fruits and Vegetables 4: Whole Wheat Crackers and Making

Peanut Butter 5: Healthy Party with a Recap Game of

Pyramid Bingo

Pre & Post Test ResultsPre Test vs. Post Test Results

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Student Number

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Pre Score Post Score

Pre Score 25 50 50 38 38 63 88 75 63

Post Score 88 100 88 88 63 100 100 88 100 88

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Adult Survey Results

Handed out: 100 surveys

Responses: 72 surveys

Lost data (n) : 28 surveys

100-n=72

Attention: In the upcoming slides, RED is the Recommended Daily Allowance

Adult Survey: 1- Milk

Average Milk Intake: 8 oz. Glasses

2-375%

> Gal0%

None10%

7-80%

4-615%

None 2-3 4-6 7-8 > Gal

Adult Survey: 2- Juice

Average Juice Intake: 8 oz. Glasses

None29%

4-69%

> Gal0%

2-362%

7-80%

None 2-3 4-6 7-8 > Gal

Adult Survey: 3- Fruit

Average Juice Intake: 8 oz. Glasses

None29%

4-69%

> Gal0%

2-362%

7-80%

None 2-3 4-6 7-8 > Gal

Adult Survey: 4- Vegetables

Average Vegetable Intake Per Day: Serving(s)

None4%

149%

232%

> 315%

None 1 2 > 3

Adult Survey: 5- Outside PlaytimeAverage Outside Playtime Per Day: Hour(s)

4-54%

> 50%

0-141%

2-355%

0-1 2-3 4-5 > 5

Adult Survey: 6- Breakfast

Average Breakfast Intake Per Week: # of Meals

Never0%

5-67%

3-412%

1-26%

Everyday75%

Never 1-2 3-4 5-6 Everyday

Adult Survey: 8- Family Dinners

Average Dinner with Family Per Week: # of Meals

Never0%

1-212%

3-425%

Everynight42%

5-621%

Never 1-2 3-4 5-6 Everynight

Adult Survey: 9- Diabetes

Diabetes: Does it Run in the Family?

Yes46%

No50%

Unknown4%

Yes No Unknown

Adult Survey: 10- Information

Where Do You Get Nutritional Information?

Mag/ Books27%

Media23%

Doctors35%

Other15%

Mag/ Books Media Doctors Other

Note: This is a check all that apply question

Adult Survey: 11- Plan of ActionWhat kind of Programs or Actions Do You Want?

Healthy cooking classes

17%

More structured recess time

13%

Interactive lessons in

school25%

Information brochures handed out

11%

Other2%

Weekend workshops with family

5%

More opportunities

for P.E. programs

27%Interactive lessons in school

More structured recess time

More opportunities for P.E. programs

Healthy cooking classes

Information brochures handed out

Weekend workshops with family

Other

Note: This is a check all that apply question

Child Survey Results

Handed out: 89 surveys

Responses: 72 surveys

Lost data (n) : 17 surveys

100-n=72

Attention: In the upcoming slides, RED is the Recommended Daily Allowance

Child Survey: 1- Age

How Old Are You: Years Old

5-622%

7- 835%

9-1032%

11-1211%

5-6 7- 8 9-10 11-12

Child Survey: 2- Beverage

What Do You Like To Drink?

Milk27%

Apple Juice13%

Soda24%

Other12%

Water24%

Water Milk Apple Juice Soda Other

Average Water Intake Per Day: 8 oz. Glasses

None3%

4-622%

2-351%

7-824%

None 2-3 4-6 7- 8

Child Survey: 3- Water

Child Survey: 4- FruitAverage Fruit Intake Per Day: Serving(s)

None14%

144%

225%

> 317%

None 1 2 > 3

Average Vegetable Intake Per Day: Serving(s)

None13%

153%

221%

> 313%

None 1 2 > 3

Child Survey: 5- Vegetable

Child Survey: 6- Fast Food

Average Fastfood Intake Per Week: Serving(s)

Never- Once13%

Twice58%

> Five Times15%

Four Times14%

Never Twice Four Times > Five Times

Average Junk Food Per Day: Serving(s)

Once37%

> 3 Times 17%

Twice35%

Never11%

Never Once Twice > 3 Times

Child Survey: 7- Junk Food

Child Survey: 8- TVAverage Time Spent Watching TV Per Day: Hours

0-136%

2-343%

4-510%

> 511%

0-1 2-3 4-5 > 5

Child Survey: 9- Outside Playtime

Average Outside Playtime Per Day: Hours

0-144%2-3

42%

4-58%

> 56%

0-1 2-3 4-5 > 5

Has Anyone Told You How To Eat Healthy?

Yes89%

No11%

Yes No

Child Survey: 10- Information

Evaluation of Lessons

Teacher: Enjoyed working along with students as I

taught new material. She liked how I taught about nutrition,

because at the end of the year, she has to teach a lesson to her students, and it will go over quick and easy if the students remember what I taught them.

Recommendations

Make lesson plans into a marketing packet for schools and teachers to adopt.

Donate lesson module as a resource for learning to: Seaford Christian Academy Nemours Nutrition Services of Seaford

Conclusion

Childhood obesity IS preventable… If 1 in 5 children are obese, which 4 will you

help? Teach them to make healthy choices!

Works Cited

http://just4kidsbeverages.com/images/obesityGraph.gif

http://www.weight-watch-blog.com/images/blogs/9-2006/obese-2239000.jpg

http://www.healthylivingnyc.com/article/121

Works Cited

http://www.scumdoctor.com/obesity/Obesity-In-America-Statistics.html

http://fastandquickweightloss.com/obesity/obesity-statistics.htm

http://www.tc.umn.edu/~seve0029/smaller_files/image002.jpg

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