You Are What You Eat
Did You Know
Over the past 30 years, obesity rates have tripled
One in four children and youth are either overweight or obese
Less than 10% of children are meeting the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous
physical activity each day
Studies. Show that obese children and adolescents are more likely to remain obese as adults,
leading to serious risk factors for heart disease and stroke
They may be prone to developing high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes
Childhood and the Threat of Obesity
Obesity rates in children have almost tripled in the last 5 years
Approximately 26% of Canadian children ages 2-17 years old are currently overweight or obese
Direct and indirect cost associated with obesity in 2001 were estimated at $4.3’
Four Simple Steps to Reduce Childhood Obesity
Children Obesity Foundations made the following recommendations:
5lb fruits and vegetables or more per day
2 hrs. Of screen time or less per day
1 hr. Of physical activity or more per day
0 sugar sweetened beverages per day
Advertising and childhood Obesity
Statistics now show that the average North American child spends 5 ½ hours a day consuming
media
Research has shown that a two-or three year old already kn
Introduction of Nutrition Labeling
A food label includes ingredients with portion sizes t show numbers of calories, cholesterol,
sugar, and protein as well as percent daily value of fat, saturated and trans fats, sodium,
carbohydrates, and fiber
Why is a food Label Important?
Did You Know
Over the past 30 years, obesity rates have tripled
One in four children and youth are either overweight or obese
Less than 10% of children are meeting the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous
physical activity each day
Studies. Show that obese children and adolescents are more likely to remain obese as adults,
leading to serious risk factors for heart disease and stroke
They may be prone to developing high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes
Childhood and the Threat of Obesity
Obesity rates in children have almost tripled in the last 5 years
Approximately 26% of Canadian children ages 2-17 years old are currently overweight or obese
Direct and indirect cost associated with obesity in 2001 were estimated at $4.3’
Four Simple Steps to Reduce Childhood Obesity
Children Obesity Foundations made the following recommendations:
5lb fruits and vegetables or more per day
2 hrs. Of screen time or less per day
1 hr. Of physical activity or more per day
0 sugar sweetened beverages per day
Advertising and childhood Obesity
Statistics now show that the average North American child spends 5 ½ hours a day consuming
media
Research has shown that a two-or three year old already kn
Introduction of Nutrition Labeling
A food label includes ingredients with portion sizes t show numbers of calories, cholesterol,
sugar, and protein as well as percent daily value of fat, saturated and trans fats, sodium,
carbohydrates, and fiber
Why is a food Label Important?
