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The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia Karin Talbert Addison - Assistant Secretary for Children's Health and Education Wrap-Up Panel. This panel will kicked off the final discussion of the conference's two day dialogue. Panelists suggest directions for public policy to help promote physical activity, health and well-being in children and adolescents. Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
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ADDRESSING OBESITY IN THE COMMONWEALTH
Karin AddisonDeputy Secretary of Education and
Children’s Services
Survey MethodologyVirginia Youth Survey
• Assistance from CDC• Students ages 13 to 18 enrolled
in high school grades 9 – 12• Youth were surveyed in Fall 2011• Provides comparison to other
states and national data
Virginia Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey• Formatted using CDC-validated
survey questions• Students ages 10 to 16 enrolled
middle school grades 6 – 8 • Youth were surveyed from
September 2011 through May 2012
Next surveys will be administered in Fall 2013
Virginia• 34.2 % of adults
are overweight
• 29.2 % of adults are obese
Adult Obesity
NORTHEAST
Adult ObesityMIDWEST
WEST
SOUTH
29.5%
24.3% 29%25.3%
Virginia currently ranks 15th among the nation’s most obese states according to the Trust for America’s Health “F as in Fat” report.
Adult Obesity
• Over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled.
• Today, nearly one in three children in America are overweight or obese.
– Higher in African American and Hispanic communities, where nearly 40% of the children are overweight or obese.
– Predicted that one-third of all children born in 2000 or later will suffer from diabetes at some point in their lives.
– Many others will face chronic obesity-related health problems.
Childhood Obesity
2011 State Prevalence Among Low-Income Children Aged 2 to 4 years
2011 Virginia Youth Survey
Virginia High School Overweight/Obesity
Virginia High School Overweight/Obesity
2011 Virginia Youth Survey
1 out of 4high school girls is considered
overweight or obese.
1 out of 3high school boys is considered
overweight or obese.
2011 Virginia Youth Survey and 2012 Virginia Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey
Comparing Age Groups
12%Middle school
Obesity prevalence
11%High school
Obesity prevalence
Middle School Overweight and Obesity by Region
2010 Virginia Childhood Obesity Survey, VFHY
• Obesity is a multi-factoral problem
• American lifestyles have drastically changed
Virginia Youth Health Behaviors
Fruit and Vegetable Intake
83% of high school students did not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day.
2011 Virginia Youth Survey
2011 Virginia Youth Survey
Physical Activity
24% of high school students met the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
2011 Virginia Youth Survey
ScreenTime
77%of students reported
MORE than two hoursof total screen time per day.
2011 Virginia Youth Survey
Sugar Sweetened Beverages
1 out of 7 Virginia youth consume soda
at least three times a day, increasing
their chances of becoming obese by
more than 60%.
Virginia public schools have been committed to improve health and to teach students the importance of practicing healthy behaviors.
Schools are part of the Solution
• 85.9 percent of school divisions have taken steps to serve meals featuring local foods.
• Farm to School Week will take place from Nov. 11- Nov. 15
Virginia Farm to School
• More whole grains, fruits, and vegetables; low-fat milk dairy products; and less sodium and fat.
• The right portion. Menus are planned for grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 and will demonstrate correct size portions.
• Schools will be reimbursed an additional 6 cents for each lunch they serve in accordance with the new standards.
Healthy and Hunger Free Kids Act
• Establishes rigorous standards for schools' food quality, participation in meal programs, physical activity opportunities and nutrition education
• 251 schools in nine different Virginia school districts have received awards.
Healthier U.S. Schools Challenge
• In addition to improved meal quality, many Virginia schools are meeting the challenge by promoting increased physical activity.
Healthier U.S. Schools ChallengeIn addition to improved meal quality, many Virginia schools are meeting the challenge by promoting increased physical activity.
The Virginia Youth Obesity survey provides valuable baseline obesity data.
Future Directions