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WELCOME WELCOME Bienvenidos August 12: Healthy Habits Agosto 12: Habitos Saludables

OVERVIEW Repaso 6pm – 8pm • Presentation/ Presentación • Questions/ Preguntas • Small Group Discussion/ Grupo de Diálogo • Highlights/ Opiniones • Upcoming Events/ Próximos Eventos

Presentation Objectives • Be informed about: • How 5210 can change and prevent unhealthy behaviors and lifestyles • Living 5210: Tips and Tricks • Healthy Weight Collaborative that I lead

Why ? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), more  than 33% of children and adolescents were recorded as being overweight or obese in 2012. In San Mateo County:  Overweight: 18.1% of children 2-4 years and 23.6% of adolescents 5-19 years Obese: 18.1% of children 2-4 years and 20.4% 5-19 of adolescents years

N Fair Oaks Unincorporated Overweight: 44% Obese: 25% Diabetes: 7% 5th, 7th, 9th graders: overweight: 26% Residents live 10.4 yrs less than average SMC resident Death is due to Heart disease, Cancer and Hypertension. Overview of Built environment: Access to parks: few live with in 1/4 mile , 16% within 1/4 mile of a park incl school grounds, 0.03 acres of parks/ 100 residents, no joint use agreement Access to healthy food: most enjoy access to healthy food: a little <50% in 1/4 mile to grocery store with fresh fruit and veg, 85% within walking dist to fast food American Heart Association, 2001

What is the Connection?

Results • Maintain a Healthy Heart • Higher Good Cholesterol • Lower Bad Cholesterol • Lower Blood Pressure • Maintain Normal Blood Sugar • Loss of Weight • Reduced Stress

Prevention Prevention

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Having daily servings of fruits and  vegetables can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as high blood pressure and diabetes Not only do they taste great, but  they have many beneficial nutrients and vitamins that help you feel good and make your body stronger! Help control weight gain 

STRATEGIES Keep fruits and vegetable in plain  view so they are easy to see Add fruits and vegetables to every  meal Try different fruits and vegetables  Prepare meal at home and eat  together as a family Make half your plate vegetables  On Budget?   Frozen vs canned  Seasonal  Buy at your local farmer’s markets

Can watching TV or spending too  much time in front of a computer cause obesity? YES! According to the Institute of Medicine,  children and adolescents watch thousands of advertisements which influence the consumption of high caloric foods and beverages that have little to no nutrition. On average, children who watch TV  commercials advertising food consume 45% more snacks The Academy of Pediatrics  recommends that children 2 and under do not watch television

Be a Role Model  Children learn from Hike! watching their parents and siblings Bike! Sports!  Involve all of your family members Run!  Make physical activity a part of everyday life

 Physical activity increases energy  Improves sleep  Improves mood  Improves social connections  Decreases body fat

How to Increase Physical Activity  Be a role model  Routine  Avoid excessive screen time  Everyday environment

Between 1999-2004, sugar  beverages accounted for 224 calories/day for children and adolescents in the US From 1989-2008, these  calories increased by 60% Sugary beverages also include  Juice

Benefits of Water  Aids in digestion and relieve constipation  Alleviates fatigue  Regulates Temperature  Healthy for your skin  Immune System Support  Healthy Weight

Universal Message in San Mateo County!

Healthy Weight Collaborative Our Collaborative Mission:  We will support healthy weight in children and their families, across the  lifespan, in San Mateo County and increase health equity, especially in disadvantaged population. We will provide it in a culturally competent way using quality improvement data to guide our work. The San Mateo County Healthy Weight Collaborative’s 5210 Health Goals and  Habits Program is a project of the National Initiative Children’s Healthcare Quality and Human Resources Services Administration. HWC has made a commitment to provide national evidence based common  messaging, common assessment and care plan as well as supporting policy around built environment.

QUESTIONS Preguntas

Small Gr Small Group oup Gr Grupo upo de de Diálogo Diálogo • What did you learn from this presentation? ¿Que aprendieron de la presentación? • Why do you think this topic is important? ¿Porque cree usted que este tema es importante? • How does the concept of healthy habits relate to North Fair Oaks? ¿Cómo es el tema de parques, jardines, y espacios verdes relacionado con la comunidad de North Fair Oaks?

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Friday, September 18, 2015 Viernes, Septiembre 18, 2015 10am – 4pm

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