Session 1: We Can! ™ Energize Our Families: Getting Started

1. Session 1: We Can!™Energize Our Families: Getting Started Session 1: We Can!™Energize Our Families: Getting Started Chapter 4 | Parent Program Training

2. Tell Us What You Think • Evaluation Tool • At the start: Tell Us What You Think • At the end: Tell Us What You Think Now • Full instructions for the Parent Program are in the Leader’s Guide Helps you find out what parents know about: • Healthy eating • Physical activity • Screen time • How these behaviors affect weight

3. Overview of Session 1 • Present objectives and overview of the Parent Program • Discuss the increase in rate of overweight • Explore the important role of parents • Discuss healthy food choices & how to increase physical activity • Ask parents to share their goals & expectations

4. We Can! Tip straight from the community Make time for open-ended discussions Encourage parents to share their goals & expectations for developing healthy family habits for eating and physical activity. Boston Public Health Commission (Boston, MA)We Can! City

5. Overweight — A Growing Problem • 66%of American adults are overweight or obese • More than16%of youth are overweight • More than15%of youth are at risk of becoming overweight

6. Overweight in Children There is an almost80%chance that overweight adolescents will become overweight adults.

7. Paying A Heavy Price Overweight  serious health problems  at a younger age  shortened lifespan

8. Health Consequences • High blood pressure • High cholesterol • Type 2 diabetes • Cardiovascular disease • Asthma • Joint problems • Sleep disorders • Low self-esteem • Poor body image • Eating disorders • Reduced mobility • Reduced activity • Isolation • Weight issues into adulthood • Early death

9. We Can! Tip straight from the community Help statistics hit home Share statistics on overweight and obesity from your city or state to drive home the concern and need to take action. Central District Health Department (Boise, ID) We Can! General Community Site

10. Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started Why the Increase in the Rate of Overweight? • Attitudes • Social influences • Medical advice • Environmental factors • Genetic contributors

11. Reasons for Increase in Overweight • Larger portions • Eating out more • More foods with added sugar • More high-fat foods • More screen time • Less physical activity

12. Calories Consumed vs. Calories Burned • Consuming more calories than burning • Energy Balance requires taking in same amount of calories (ENERGY IN) as burning (ENERGY OUT)

13. Parents & Caregivers Are Key The Parent Program targets parent/caregivers because: • Parents have a major influence on their children’s health • The home is a primary source of nutrition for children • Parents are the household policymakers about food, activity choices, & screen time • Parents can model healthy food choices • Parents want more nutrition information • Relatively few programs target families and the home environment

14. The Challenges of Eating Healthier & Being More Physically Active Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started • Share challenges & solutions • Discuss other options: • Be a good role model • Make gradual dietary changes • Plan opportunities for your family to be physically active together

15. Tips to Eat Well and Move More • Eating Well Tips • Drink water before a meal • Eat off smaller plates • Keep a regular eating • schedule • Don’t skip breakfast • Try a new fruit or vegetable • Ask for salad dressing “on • the side” • Skip buffets Moving More Tips • Walk your children to school • Ask your children for help doing • active chores around the house • Go for a half-hour walk instead • of watching TV • Park farther from the store and • walk • Take the stairs instead of the • escalator

16. We Can! Try Tips to Eat Well and Move More Tracking Sheet

17. Quick as a Flash Healthier Snacks Chapter 4 | Session 1: Getting Started