Childhood obesity in the United States: key administration initiatives - Suzanne Heinen

Childhood obesity in the United States: key administration initiatives - Suzanne Heinen

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  Childhood Obesity inthe United States: Key Administration Initiatives
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  The Challenge ofObesity  1 in 3 children are overweight or obese  Risks of chronic disease  Devastating health-care costs  Unfit as young adults
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  16.7 Million Children live in households with food insecurity… and for many, school meals may be the only healthy food all day.
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  All of America’s children have access to safe, nutritious, and balanced meals.
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  Childhood Obesity TaskForce/ Let’s Move Initiative Four major objectives: • providing healthier food in schools • ensuring access to healthy, affordable food; • increasing physical activity in schools and communities; and • empowering parents with information and tools to make good choices for themselves and their families.
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  School Meals Programs School Breakfast Program  National School Lunch Program (NSLP)  Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)  After School Snacks  Supper Program  Summer Food Service Junior Iron Chef Programs Kids-schools across Vermont took part in the event earlier this year.
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  Updating School Meals Standards •ExpertPanel recommendations •USDA developing proposed rule •Public comment •Implementation
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  Healthier Food Choices National Standards for Foods Served/Sold at School Creating a Healthier Community Food Environment
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  ACCESSING HEALTHY AFFORDABLEFOOD • Eliminate Food Deserts • Increase Farmers Markets
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  INCREASING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ExpandingPresident’s Physical Fitness Challenge Doubling the Number of Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards Safe and Healthy Schools Partner with Professional Sports
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  HealthierUS School Challenge RecognizingExcellence in Nutrition and Physical Activity
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  HealthierUS School Challenge: Rewards/Incentives Award Levels: l  Bronze  Silver  Gold  Gold Award of Distinction Team Nutrition School
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  Empowering Consumers HELP FORPARENTS: • New nutrition labeling information – private sector cooperation • Rx for Healthier Living – American Academy of Pediatrics • Public Information Campaign – Cooperation with major media
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  Farm to School-KnowYour Farmer-Know Your Food
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  Sowing Seeds forFuture Generations