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Childhood Wellness and Obesity: Tools for Schools

Discover resources and strategies for schools to combat childhood obesity and prioritize wellness. Learn from M.D., M.P.H. James S. Marks about the importance of taking action. Explore the latest trends and data on adult and childhood obesity rates, and understand the implications for public health. Discover ways to prevent childhood obesity and promote a healthier future. Address the challenges and costs associated with obesity, from state budgets to national security. Take action to improve children's wellness and combat obesity in schools and communities.

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Childhood Wellness and Obesity: Tools for Schools

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  1. Childhood Wellness and Obesity: Tools to Help Schools Take Action Princeton, NJ • March 31, 2006 James S. Marks, M.D., M.P.H.Senior Vice PresidentRobert Wood Johnson Foundation

  2. FUTURE OF CHILDREN

  3. No Data <10% 10%–14% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1985 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  4. No Data <10% 10%–14% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1986 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  5. No Data <10% 10%–14% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1987 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  6. No Data <10% 10%–14% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1988 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  7. No Data <10% 10%–14% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1989 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  8. No Data <10% 10%–14% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1990 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  9. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1991 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  10. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1992 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  11. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1993 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  12. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1994 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  13. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1995 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  14. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1996 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  15. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20 OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1997 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  16. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20 OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1998 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  17. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20 OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1999 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  18. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20 OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,2000 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  19. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,2001 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  20. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,2002 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  21. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,2003 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  22. No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25% OBESITY TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,2004 (*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs overweight for 5’4” person) Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC.

  23. No Data <4% 4%–6% 6%–8% 8%–10% >10% DIABETES TRENDS* AMONG U.S. ADULTS BRFSS,1990, 1995, 2001 (*Includes Gestational Diabetes) 1990 1995 2001 Sources: Mokdad et al., Diabetes Care 2000;23(9):1278–83; JAMA 2001;286(10):1195–2000

  24. 20 15 10 5 Ages 2-5 years Ages 6-11 years 0 1976-80 1988-94 1963-67 1966-70 1971-74 1999-2000 PREVALENCE OF CHILDHOOD OBESITY Percent Percentage of children with BMI at or above theage- and gender-specific 95th percentile. Institute of Medicine; Preventing Childhood Obesity, 2005

  25. BIGGER CASKETS, STRETCHERS

  26. COSTS OF OBESITY • State budgets • Global competitiveness • National security

  27. Calories Burned Calories Consumed ENERGY BALANCE VS.

  28. CONSUMING MORE • Eating out • Bigger portion sizes • Competitive foods in schools • Sugar-sweetened beverages

  29. BURNING LESS • Little or no P.E. in schools • Few kids walk and bike to school • Screen time

  30. IOM REPORT • Causes and potential solutions • Call to action for all sectors

  31. RWJF FOCUS • Schools and communities • Children ages 3-12 • Kids at greatest risk

  32. RWJF APPROACH • Putting the best minds to work • Testing innovative approaches • Educating leaders and advocates

  33. HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROGRAM • Healthier choices at same or lower cost • Focus on schools with fewest resources • Physical activity and nutrition standards • School recognition program • Staff wellness

  34. Important issues Long-term commitment Making a difference

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