The document outlines the Child Health Crisis, highlighting that over 32% of American children are overweight or obese, with trends showing a significant increase over the last 30 years. It discusses the financial burden of obesity on healthcare and the impact on school wellness, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and physical activity in schools. Action for Healthy Kids aims to improve school health through initiatives that support over 10 million kids, focusing on building community partnerships and advocating for policy changes.

1. 2009 Action for Healthy Kids

2. The Child Health Crisis 32% of American children (12 million+) are overweight or obese Over the last 30 years, the percentage of overweight children has nearly tripled Only 2% of school-age children consume the recommended daily servings from all food groups Only 4% of elementary schools offer daily PE Today’s youth may become the 1 st generation in 100 years to have a lower projected life expectancy than their parents

3. The Impending Economic Crisis During 2006, medical spending attributable to obesity was estimated at $86 billion and the annual medical burden of obesity could be as high as $147 billion per year (in 2008 dollars) Medical spending for the obese is $1,429 higher per year (42% higher) than for someone with normal weight Dating back to 1995, it was estimated that 39.3 million workdays were lost annually to obesity-related causes In addition, obesity was responsible for 239.0 million restricted-activity days, 89.5 million bed-days, and 62.7 million physician visits According to the CDC, chronic diseases account for 70% of the $1 trillion in annual U.S. healthcare expenditures

4. The School Opportunity Improve the quality of school foods; Enhance nutrition education; Improve and increase physical education; and Increase physical activity for kids. Action for Healthy Kids helps school districts and schools, especially those in underserved communities : 16 th U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher AFHK Founder

5. Action for Healthy Kids Model Last year, we reached 1,100 school districts, 8,000 schools and 3.7 million kids!

6. Building a Nationwide Movement > 11,800 Volunteers in 51 Teams Successful Programs across the U.S. 65 National Partner Organizations

7. Our Development & Growth Action for Healthy Kids started with a handful of members in 2002. We’re now more than 11,800 strong, including 19% growth during 2008-2009. This grassroots network is the only one its kind in the U.S.

8. Campaigning for School Wellness by Building Family-School-Community Partnerships Campaigning for School Wellness School Stakeholders Students Community Stakeholders Parents

9. Programs, Services and Resources Programs Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge Students Taking Charge ReCharge! Energizing After-School Services Coaching to schools, teams and communities Resources Mini-grants direct to schools Expert reports

10. Game On! The Ultimate Wellness Challenge Evidence demonstrates that Game On! improves knowledge, behavior and attitudes for eating healthy food and being physically active. A year-long program that challenges America’s youth, their families and schools to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activity into their daily lives.

11. Students Taking Charge Engages youth leaders in high schools Introduces youth leaders to the power of advocacy and empower them as effective change agents in school communities Drives real and sustainable change in the school health environment

12. ReCharge! Energizing AfterSchool Four core concepts: Energy In Energy Out Teamwork Goal-setting 2009-2012 plans: Expand distribution with 7,500 kits over next 3 years Will Reach 50,000 2 nd - 6 th graders and their families

13. Local Teams New Hampshire Annual trade show for school nutrition services ReCharge! training Run, Pedal, Paddle Fuel Up to Play 60 Maine Network connecting statewide work Massachusetts Students Taking Charge ReCharge! Parent outreach Annual legislative breakfast

14. www.ActionforHealthyKids.org

15. New England Regional Network Spring 2009 Kick-off Advisory Council Six New England State Teams CT, NH, RI, ME, MA, VT Creating an infrastructure and movement Sharing resources and networking Volunteer recruitment Parent outreach Spring 2010 event

16. Action For Healthy Kids Goals From 2009-2012, Action for Healthy Kids will support… 4,500 school districts 25,000 schools 10,000,000 kids … with resources, programs and services to improve nutrition and physical activity policies, practices and outcomes. That’s 1 out of every 5 schools.

17. Our Strategic Plan Support school wellness nationwide, especially in underserved communities Raise awareness of issue and advocate for change Expand needed infrastructure to promote sustainable change Deliver quality programs and services through our school health model Conduct effective fundraising and resource stewardship

18. “ Action for Healthy Kids is unique because it zeros in on schools’ needs at a local and district level, and helps schools individualize their efforts according to the needs presented.” Mindy Frejkowski, school nurse, Chillicothe, OH Why Our Model Works