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“Taking action to address overweight and obesity will have profound effects
on increasing the quality and years of healthy life and on eliminating
health disparities in the United States.”
- U.S. Surgeon General, 2001 |
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The
Audrain City-County Health Unit, with the guidance from the Missouri
Department of Health and Senior Service’s Maternal Child Health Program, is
identifying and developing intervention strategies to establish a
comprehensive plan to address obesity and its negative effects within our
community.
The main
intervention that is planned is to develop and implement a Roundtable
Group. This group will initially be made up of community-based entities
such as local public and private schools, physicians, nurses, dieticians,
food managers, other health organizations, YMCA, local government officials,
elected officials, etc. that will begin to answer some general questions
regarding overweight and obesity in Audrain County. These questions
include:
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What is driving and influencing the obesity epidemic in Audrain County?
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What resources do you have that could or are being used to address obesity?
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What ideas do you have that could lead to a community-based program?
This initial
meeting is scheduled for 28 May 2008. After the initial meeting, open
forums shall be scheduled and conducted within Audrain County to spread the
word of the workings of the Roundtable Group and to identify those members
of the community who have an interest in working to address obesity and/or
overweight in Audrain County.
The ultimate goal
is two-fold:
1)
Try to get the community to work together through collaboration to
address the issue as a team. We can better affect the epidemic together
when we combine our ideas, abilities, and resources; and allowing us to
address a broader audience, rather than trying to do so individually and
ultimately limit our impact.
2)
Get the community talking and thinking so that even if entities and
organizations don’t want to work together, they will at least work towards
an outcome that affects obesity and/or overweight. |
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MAXIMIZE
YOUR
FAMILIES HEALTH
This five-week session will encourage you to enhance your family’s
health through healthier relationships and healthier bodies.
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DATE
Please call to see when the next class is!
LOCATION
MEXICO AREA VO-TECH
Lower
Level, Rm. 7
905
N. Wade Street
Mexico, Missouri
This is FREE
of charge for parents, teachers, and caregivers in Audrain County.
Pre-registration is required.
For
more information contact:
Audrain City-County Health Unit
P.O.
Box 957
605
E. Promenade St.
Mexico, MO 65265
Phone (573) 581-1332
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America’s Most Practical and Entertaining
Parent Training
BECOMING A LOVE AND
LOGIC PARENT®
A five-week parent training program designed by the
Love and Logic® Institute, Inc.
GRETA HOPKE, R.D. WILL
PRESENT
“YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH”
Greta will begin each class with
information on physical fitness and
nutrition for your family. Learn tips for
getting your kids to
make healthier food choices.
Every participant will
receive a pedometer and a free one month family membership to the
Mexico YMCA.
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To register,
mail to:
ACCHU
PO Box 957
Mexico, MO
65265
Or fax to:
573-581-6652 |
Please register me for
your upcoming Becoming a Love and Logic Parent®
seminar!
Name:___________________________________________________________________
Address:__________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________________State/Zip:_____________________
Phone: ________ E-mail:_______________________
Age
of children you parent/teach:______________________________________________ |
Rethink Your Drink…
Most Americans
get 21 percent of their calories from beverages! More sugary drinks over
the past 30 years add up to more calories. These extra calories not only
contribute to obesity, but also to diets that are less nutritious.
Currently, most children and teens are not getting enough calcium to protect
their bones. For a healthier diet, encourage low-fat milk with meals and
water for thirst.
Calorie Alert!
When you
drink your calories in the form of soft drinks, fruit drinks and other
high-sugar, high-calorie beverages you are more apt to gain weight. Liquid
calories don’t make you feel full – as a result, you end up overeating. By
simply cutting out one 20 oz. soft drink a day, you cut enough calories to
lose 27 pounds in one year!
The chart
below may surprise you. The added sugars and added fats in these drinks can
really add up to high calories! |
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Beverage |
Serving Size |
Calories* |
Comments |
| Soft Drinks |
20 oz bottle |
250 |
That's 16 teaspoons of added sugar |
| Skim Milk |
8 oz |
90 |
Provides protein, calcium, vitamin D and
other nutrients |
| Orange Juice - 100% real juice |
8 oz |
100 |
Provides phytochemicals, potassium and
Vitamin C. Limit to one glass a day |
| Sports Drinks |
20 oz |
140 |
Fewer calories than soft drinks.
Provides unnecessary added sugars for most people. |
| Caribou Caramel Cooler |
16 oz (small) |
490 |
Cut 500 calories/day to lose 1 pound/week |
| Caribou Strawberry Banana Smoothie |
16 oz |
260 |
Fat free |
| Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino Light
Blended Coffee |
16 oz |
150 |
Coffees made with skim milk can provide
important nutrients, such as calcium |
| Starbucks Strawberries and Creme
Frappuccino Blended Creme - Whip |
16 oz |
580 |
To cut calories - skip the whip cream |
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| *Calorie values are
approximate. Check product labels or check with your server to
determine the calories, as served. |
Here are a number of web sites for adults, children, childcare
providers, and health care providers to help you become a better you.
ADULTS
http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardhealthylifestyle/
A government-funded free website with many tools, including
a menu planner and calorie burning chart, to help adults lose weight and lead
healthier lifestyles.
http://www.smallstep.gov/index.html
A free website with tips and tools to help adults and teens
learn about portion control and physical activity.
http://www.healthierus.gov/
A website designed to help Americans, including children,
live longer, better, and healthier lives. The site provides credible, accurate
information to help Americans choose healthier habits.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
A website to help adults choose a healthy, well-balanced
diet that includes all of the food groups. The MyPyramid Plan on this site will
help you figure out what you should eat to gradually lose weight and how to
increase your activity level.
http://www.brightfutures.org/
A website from Georgetown University with resources on
nutrition, physical activity, oral health, and more.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthyliving/
A website with information about overweight and obesity, a
BMI calculator, and links to resources to help lead a healthier lifestyle.
http://www.californiaprojectlean.org/
A website with resources and articles for promoting healthy
eating and physical activity. This site is geared toward advocacy to make the
community and environment healthier.
http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
A website with tips and recipes to help increase fruit and
vegetable intake. This site also includes a section geared toward parents with
activities and tips to help guide children to eat healthier.
http://www.weightwatchers.com/index.aspx
The Weight Watchers website, which includes recipes,
exercise information, and success stories. The site also includes information
about live and online meetings and how to join the program.
http://www.curves.com/
The Curves website, which has general information about the
weight loss program as well as where to find a Curves near you.
http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/
The website based on the television reality show. This site
includes a club you can join to help you on your weight loss journey, as well as
many tips and recipes.
http://www.jennycraig.com/
Registration is required for some parts of this website,
but it is free. It includes tips and recipes for weight loss, as well as
information about how to join the Jenny Craig program.
CHILDREN
http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardkids/
A government-funded free website with many activities,
worksheets, cartoons, and presentations for children to help them learn how to
eat healthy foods and become more physically active.
http://smallstep.gov/kids/flash/index.html
A free website with games and quizzes to teach children
about healthy food choices and the importance of physical activity.
http://www.healthiergeneration.org/
A website with tools to help middle school and high school
students choose healthier foods and beverages at school.
http://www.nick.com/letsjustplay
A website that helps children participate in the Go Healthy
Challenge (a program set up by Bill Clinton, Nickelodeon, and the American Heart
Association). This site has a downloadable tool to help children track their
progress, a message board so they can talk with other children involved in the
program, as well as other fitness-oriented activities.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/index.html
A website with activities, games, and posters for children
ages 6 to 11 aimed toward eating healthier foods and increasing physical
activity.
http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi/calculator.aspx
A BMI calculator specifically for children.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/
A website for parents and caregivers with information about
helping children become more active and eat healthier foods.
http://www.caprojectlean.org/default.asp
A website geared toward teens with tips for becoming more
active and eating healthier foods, as well as healthy recipes.
CHILDCARE PROVIDERS
http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=14&tax_level=1
A website with information about healthy choices for
children’s meals. This site includes sample menus, tips for making healthy meals
that children will eat, recipes, and tips for allowing children to help prepare
meals.
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Obesity/Childtoolkit.html
A tool kit on obesity is now available from the Department
of Health and senior Services (DHSS) for providers and other interested
individuals. The Child & Adolescent tool kit was developed by the Missouri
Council for Activity and Nutrition (MoCAN) to better help providers treat and
prevent obesity in children and adolescents. The tool kit includes both
scientific literature and recommendations from expert work groups related to
child and adolescent obesity, such as Healthy Families: Tips for Parents and the
State of Missouri Consensus Screening Guidelines for Pre-diabetes and Diabetes.
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/11759.html
This website includes many resources from the AMA,
including guidelines and recommendations for the assessment and treatment of
obesity in both the pediatric and adult populations.
http://www.obesityonline.org/
An education resource for clinicians, researchers and
educators with an interest in obesity and its related disorders. This site
includes a slide library, virtual meetings, and other CME activities.
http://obesityresearch.nih.gov/index.htm
A website with links to tools and guidelines for diagnosing
and treating obesity from the NIH Obesity Research Task Force.
http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/nutritionessentials.html
A website with many posters and printable fact sheets that
could be given to adults and children to help them understand portion sizes,
physical activity levels, and how to understand nutrition labels. The posters
can be found in the Nutrition Essentials PDF Version.
http://www.shapeup.org/prof/index_prof.php
This site includes an interactive E-Guidance tool with a
step-by-step process for assessing your patient’s obesity-related health risk,
deciding the best treatment strategy, and implementing that strategy.