Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do

1. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Welcome Karen Richey Peg Ehlers Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

2. Children and Weight:What Communities Can Do Tools to help establish a community coalition that will focus on concerns related to children and weight. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

3. The Problem • Threefold increase in overweight children and teens in last two decades • 25% of children are either overweight or at risk of overweight • 10-fold increase in number of children with Type II diabetes in last 5 years • Affects normal growth and development of children Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

4. The Problem • Tracks into adulthood: 70-80% overweight adolescents become obese adults • Results in $117 billion in costs and 300,000 deaths annually • Annual youth (6-17 years old) obesity-related hospital costs increased from $35 million to $127 million from 1979 -81 to 1997-99 Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

5. Overweight Children Experience • Low self-esteem • Poor body image • Eating disorders • < Mobility • < Activity • Isolation • Type II diabetes • Asthma • High Blood Pressure • High Cholesterol • Joint problems • Sleep disorders Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

6. The Big?—Is this for me? • The Process • The Time Commitment • Ultimate Goal: • NOT to be the leader • To facilitate Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

7. ProcessOverview • Logic Model—found in the appendix • Organization of coalition • Meeting to establish coalition • Meeting to accept a vision statement • Meeting to formulate the coalition structure • Meeting to formulate action plan • Defining community Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

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9. Using a Community Approach • What it takes… • Successful approaches • Keep in mind—it’s not only children defined as overweight Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

10. Conducting a CommunityAssessment • Assessing your community’s receptivity • Interview questions (pg #10) • Cataloging community assets • Community Resource Binder(pg #12) Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

11. Assembling the Coalition • Whom to invite • Clearly State the Coalition’s Vision & Mission Coalition Mission To improve the health of children and their families through the prevention of weight problems and related chronic diseases. • Sample letter and postcard Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

12. Group Leadership • Forming • Storming • Norming • Performing • Transforming or Reforming • Facilitation Tips Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

13. Planning for Success • Prior to the meeting • During the meeting • After the meeting • HAVE FUN!! Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

14. Meeting1 • Welcome • Review Agenda • Introductions • Presentation:Frequently Asked Questions • about Children and Weight • Activities: -Group Resume • -Identify Community Resources • Discuss Schedule and Timeline • Closing Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

15. Introductions • Name • Affiliation • Your main concern regarding the growing issue of childhood overweight? Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

16. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do FAQ’s... ? Frequently Asked Questions About Children and Weight Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

17. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do How common is overweight among children? How common is overweight among children? Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

18. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do of children are: overweight (11%) or at risk of becoming overweight (14%) Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

19. Children and Weight:What Communities Can Do 2004 Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

20. Activities • Group Resume • Identifying Community Resources • Youth centered services? • Spaces and Places? • People who could help • Other • Schedule and Timeline to meet Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

21. Meeting 2 • Welcome and Introductions • Summary of Last Meeting & Agenda Review • Major Activities: • Determine Group Purpose and Process(vision, mission, ground rules, decision making, and communication) • Presentation: Nutrition & Physical Activity • BrainstormingHow to Achieve Coalition Vision and Mission Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

22. Vision and Mission Statements Vision: • Provides direction to the energy and efforts of the group • Broad description • Dream to work toward and communicates hope for the future Mission: • Statement of purpose that provides focus and direction for the group. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

23. Process Issues • Communication - How do members prefer to be contacted • Ground Rules - Foster respect, patience, tolerance and consideration • Decision-making -Consensus as a decision-making style • Group Roles -Ask for volunteers to help plan future meetings Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

24. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Nutrition and Physical Activity Among Youth Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

25. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Why should children be physically active? It’s FUN! Reduces the risk of developing chronic disease Increases strength and endurance Reduces anxiety and stress Enhances self-esteem Assists in weight management Improves sleep habits Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

26. How to Achieve a CoalitionVision and Mission • Brainstorming -A technique for generating lists of ideas, solutions, or issue • Review of community resources • Evaluate ideas at next meeting Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

27. Closing • Review and evaluate meeting accomplishments • Remind members of next meeting date, time, location, and preview of agenda • Remind members to consider the proposed vision and mission statements • Ask for volunteers to organize results of brainstorming session Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

28. Meeting 3 • Welcome and Introductions • Summary of Last Meeting & Agenda Review • Introduce Philosophical Basis for Projects • Discuss Vision and Mission Statements • Presentation: Make a Change Video(optional) • Agreement on Specific Goals • Closing Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

29. Introduce Philosophical Basis of Children and Weight Projects • Based on the guiding principles which support children: -Eating well -Being physically active -Feeling good about themselves • Handouts (2) Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

30. Vision & Mission Statement Discussion • Review the statements from Meeting 2 • Ask for minor changes • Remind members the focus is on children and weight • Make decision changes by consensus Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

31. Video: Make a Change Features 3 modules geared toward eating well and staying fit. • Project Lean - School lunch offerings - Fruit and Vegetable lesson - Healthy fundraiser • Healthy House - Offered classes based on culture ~Dance class ~Wind instrument class Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

32. Video: Make a Change(cont.) • Family Resource Center ~Health Services on site at schools ~After School Programs ~Adult Education and Parenting Classes Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

33. Agree on Specific Goals • Present organized lists from Meeting 2 Brainstorming Session • Review terminology (handout) • Translate Brainstorming List into specific goals and strategies. • Vote on top priorities • Select 1-2 goals Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

34. Closing • Review accomplishments • Evaluate meeting using pluses and wishes • Share news and upcoming events • Collect articles, flyers etc. for Community Resource Binder • Assignment for Meeting 4 — Search for programs & resources Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

35. Meeting 4 • Welcome and Introduction • Summary of Last Meeting & Agenda Review • Presentation: The Spectrum of Prevention: A Tool for Developing Strategies • Consideration of Possible Strategies • Agreement on Strategies • Closing Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

36. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do The Spectrum of Prevention: A Tool for Developing Strategies Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

37. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Levels of the Spectrum of Prevention Influence policy and legislation Change organizational practices Foster coalitions and networks Educateproviders Promote community education Strengthen individual knowledge and skills Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

38. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Spectrum Level 1: Strengthen individual knowledge and skills (to decrease soft drink consumption) Strategies: Teach students about health consequences associated with soft drink consumption such as cavities, broken bones, and overweight. Teach students media literacy to understand how advertising influences behavior. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

39. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Spectrum Level 2: Promote community education (to decrease soft drink consumption) Strategy: Publish articles on healthy beverage choices in school newspapers, PTA newsletters, local newspapers and other community publications. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

40. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Spectrum Level 3:Educate providers (to decrease soft drink consumption) Strategies: Encourage adults to offer water, milk and fruit juice (instead of soft drinks) at meetings, parties, and other school-sponsored events. Encourage adults to be role models by drinking water, milk and fruit juice (instead of soft drinks) and encouraging children and teens to do the same. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

41. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Spectrum Level 4: Fostering coalitions and networks (to decrease soft drink consumption) Strategy: Convene a coalition on children and weight. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

42. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Spectrum Level 5: Change organizational practices (to decrease soft drink consumption) Strategies: Limit access to vending machines by only turning them on after school hours. Add healthy alternatives such as milk, bottled water, and juice to vending machines. Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

43. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Spectrum Level 6: Influence policy and legislation (to decrease soft drink consumption) Strategies: Encourage school districts to reject soft drink contracts. Advocate for a statewide policy to ban soft drink contracts in schools. NO SOFT DRINK CONTRACTS Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

44. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do ? Where do you start? With your priorities... based on what you think is important and the resources you have Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

45. Closing • Review accomplishments • Evaluate meeting using pluses and wishes • Share news and upcoming events • Collect articles, flyers etc. for Community Resource Binder • Assignment for Meeting 5 • Next meeting date Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

46. Meeting 5 • Welcome and Introductions • Summary of Last Meeting & Agenda Review • Presentation:Body Image and Self-Esteem • Formulate Action Plans • Discussion of Coalition Name • Closing Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

47. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do Children and Weight: Focus on Body Image Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

48. Children and Weight: What Communities Can Do How youth develop negative body images: media images of bodies that hardly anyone can attain attitudes and behaviors of parents and other adults peer pressure, teasing, and discrimination Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

49. Formulate an Action Plan Specific Goal: Strategy: Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.

50. Discuss Coalition Name Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution.