Childhood Obesity in the UnitedStates:

Key Administration Initiatives

The Challenge of ObesityThe Challenge of Obesity

1 in 3 childrenare overweightor obese Risks ofchronic disease Devastatinghealth-care costs Unfit as youngadults

16.7 Million Children16.7 Million Childrenlive in households with foodlive in households with food

insecurityinsecurity…… and for many, school and for many, schoolmeals may be the only healthymeals may be the only healthy

food all day.food all day.

All of America’schildren haveaccess to safe,nutritious, and

balanced meals.

Childhood Obesity Task Force/Childhood Obesity Task Force/LetLet’’s Move s Move InitiativeInitiative

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 theirfamilies.

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

ProgramsJunior Iron Chef

Kids-schools across Vermont took partin the event earlier this year.

Updating SchoolMeals Standards•Expert Panelrecommendations•USDA developingproposed rule•Public comment•Implementation

Healthier FoodHealthier FoodChoicesChoices

National Standards forFoods Served/Sold atSchool

Creating a HealthierCommunity FoodEnvironment

ACCESSING HEALTHYAFFORDABLE FOOD

• Eliminate Food Deserts

• Increase FarmersMarkets

INCREASING PHYSICALACTIVITY

Expanding President’sPhysical Fitness Challenge

Doubling the Number ofPresidential Active LifestyleAwards

Safe and Healthy Schools

Partner with ProfessionalSports

HealthierUS School ChallengeHealthierUS School Challenge

Recognizing Excellence in Nutrition and Physical Activity

HealthierUSHealthierUS School Challenge: School Challenge:Rewards/IncentivesRewards/Incentives

lAward Levels: Bronze Silver Gold Gold Award of Distinction Team Nutrition

School

Empowering Consumers

HELP FOR PARENTS:

• New nutrition labeling information– private sector cooperation

• Rx for Healthier Living– American Academy of Pediatrics

• Public Information Campaign– Cooperation with major media

HELP FOR PARENTS:

• New nutrition labeling information– private sector cooperation

• Rx for Healthier Living– American Academy of Pediatrics

• Public Information Campaign– Cooperation with major media

Farm to School-Know YourFarm to School-Know YourFarmer-Know Your FoodFarmer-Know Your Food

Sowing Seeds for FutureSowing Seeds for FutureGenerationsGenerations