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Childhood Obesity Epidemic: Prevalence and Long-Term Impact

Explore the prevalence of childhood obesity, understand its long-term effects, and review the outcomes of the Key 2 a Healthy Start initiative. Discover strategies for preventing childhood obesity and promoting healthy habits.

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Childhood Obesity Epidemic: Prevalence and Long-Term Impact

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  1. Objectives • Describe the prevalence of the childhood obesity epidemic • Understand the long term impact of an overweight & obese BMI in childhood • Review Key 2 a Healthy Start Initiative • Review outcomes of Key 2 a Healthy Start and the CHOICES model Keys4healthykids.com

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  4. Pan L, Freedman DS, Sharma AJ, et al. Trends in Obesity Among Participants Aged 2–4 Years in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children — United States, 2000–2014. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2016;65:1256–1260. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6545a2 Keys4healthykids.com

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  6. Bogalusa Heart Study • Cohort Based 1973-1996 • 2,610 Children 2-17 years followed to ages 18-37 years • Mean follow-up 17.6 years • BMI-for-age & Skinfold (SF) thickness in childhood compared to adult mean SF (subscapular & triceps SF) Keys4healthykids.com

  7. Bogalusa: Children Who Become Obese Adults with chronic disease Keys4healthykids.com

  8. NEW Shocking Data healthykidshealthycommunities.org

  9. BMI Obese Overweight Adiposity Rebound Normal BMI Nadir Underweight

  10. KEY 2 a Healthy Start Keys4healthykids.com

  11. Nutrition Standards • Physical Activity Standards • Screen Time Standards Keys4healthykids.com

  12. Keys4healthykids.com

  13. KEY 2 a Healthy Start Peer Learning Collaborative #1 • Nutrition Standards • Leap of Taste Standards • Menu Planning • Garden-based Learning • Start a Garden • Goals & Action Plan Keys4healthykids.com

  14. Custom Garden Plans with Start A Garden Keys4healthykids.com

  15. KEY 2 a Healthy Start • Peer Learning Collaborative #2 • Physical Activity (PA) Standards • PA Quantity and Quality • Music and Movement • Goals & Action Plan Keys4healthykids.com

  16. KEY 2 a Healthy Start Peer Learning Collaborative #3 • Role Modeling Healthy habits: Staff, Parents & Choosy • Healthy Celebrations • Goals & Action Plans with POLICIES Keys4healthykids.com

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  19. Best Practice Outcomes in Child Care Centers • N8-Nutrition Education • PA4- PA Education • N3- Beverages • N1- Fruits and Vegetables • PA1- Active Play & Inactive Time • N7- Supporting Family Eating • N6- Foods Offered Outside • of Regular Meals Keys4healthykids.com

  20. Peer Learning Network For Graduates Food demonstrations Grant writing and implementation assistance Choosy physical activity site visits Pop up farmers’ markets High school student volunteers Natural learning environments Garden assistance Keys4healthykids.com

  21. Funding • Benedum Foundation • SNAP-Ed with FNP • CDC 1305 • Bureau of Public Health • Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation • Dept. of Education/OCN Keys4healthykids.com

  22. Implementing KEY 2 a Healthy Start is an investment in the future: 38,000 CHILDREN REACHED 593 CASES OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTED in 2025

  23. Results

  24. Keys4healthykids.com

  25. Which playground do you prefer? Photos Courtesy of National Wildlife Federation “Nature Play at Home” http://naturalearning.org/nli-publications Keys4healthykids.com

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