The document summarizes key findings from the 2014 Fairfax County Youth Survey regarding nutrition, physical activity, and screentime among county youth. Some key findings include:
- About 27% of students in grades 8, 10, and 12 reported eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
- About 43% of students in these grades engaged in at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day for 5 of the past 7 days.
- Around 19% and 47% of students spent 3 or more hours per day watching TV and playing video/computer games, respectively. Over half spent a combined 3+ hours on screentime daily.
What is the YAS?
• A locally developed teen survey since 2005.
• Conducted every two years at grades 8, 10 and 12 in participating Ottawa County schools.
• Monitors how behaviors increase, decrease or stay the same over time.
• Measures how many teens are engaged in a variety of risky and beneficial behaviors
affecting their health and well-being.
• Shows the ages when teens may engage in risky behaviors for the first time.
• Indicates what issue areas affect males and females differently.
• Provides evidence-based information about what the biggest needs are (and aren’t)
among Ottawa County teens.
The Ottawa County Youth Assessment Surveys monitor the prevalence of youth health risk behaviors. The purposes are to monitor trends and to provide information so local agencies and schools can focus programs and policies to reduce behaviors that contribute most to the leading causes of mortality and morbidity.
Dr. Anne Frankel from Temple University presented the results of the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) in Philadelphia at the March 2016 meeting of the Philadelphia HIV Prevention Planning Group.
The Ottawa County Youth Assessment Surveys monitor the prevalence of youth health risk behaviors. The purposes are to monitor trends and to provide information so local agencies and schools can focus programs and policies to reduce behaviors that contribute most to the leading causes of mortality and morbidity.
What is the YAS?
• A locally developed teen survey since 2005.
• Conducted every two years at grades 8, 10 and 12 in participating Ottawa County schools.
• Monitors how behaviors increase, decrease or stay the same over time.
• Measures how many teens are engaged in a variety of risky and beneficial behaviors
affecting their health and well-being.
• Shows the ages when teens may engage in risky behaviors for the first time.
• Indicates what issue areas affect males and females differently.
• Provides evidence-based information about what the biggest needs are (and aren’t)
among Ottawa County teens.
The Ottawa County Youth Assessment Surveys monitor the prevalence of youth health risk behaviors. The purposes are to monitor trends and to provide information so local agencies and schools can focus programs and policies to reduce behaviors that contribute most to the leading causes of mortality and morbidity.
Dr. Anne Frankel from Temple University presented the results of the most recent Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) in Philadelphia at the March 2016 meeting of the Philadelphia HIV Prevention Planning Group.
The Ottawa County Youth Assessment Surveys monitor the prevalence of youth health risk behaviors. The purposes are to monitor trends and to provide information so local agencies and schools can focus programs and policies to reduce behaviors that contribute most to the leading causes of mortality and morbidity.
This powerpoint presentation was put together by Jean O'Connor, Chronic Disease Prevention Director of the Georgia Department of Public Health, and presented on September 30 at our Georgia Children's Advocacy Network (GA-CAN!) Forum. This month we looked at the good, the bad, and the ugly of kids and the screen world.
Page County COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT on the Behavior of Youth - Page Alliance For Community Action, Page County Public Schools, Data From Pride Surveys 2015 and 2017
In a webinar in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Using What Works to Improve Child Well-Being series, an expert panel discusses how the Youth Experience Survey, one of the key tools in the Evidence2Success framework, generates data on risk and protective factors that help communities address problems for youth before they start.
Karin Talbert Addison -"Addressing Obesity in the Commonwealth"youth_nex
The Youth-Nex Conference on Physical Health and Well-Being for Youth, Oct 10 & 11, 2013, University of Virginia
Karin Talbert Addison - Assistant Secretary for Children's Health and Education
Wrap-Up Panel. This panel will kicked off the final discussion of the conference's two day dialogue. Panelists suggest directions for public policy to help promote physical activity, health and well-being in children and adolescents.
Website: http://bit.ly/YNCONF13
Merrifield Nursery Emergency Gravity Sewer ReplacementFairfax County
During a routine Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Camera inspection by Wastewater Collection Division (WCD), it was found that 45 linear feet of 8-inch asbestos reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) between MH-292 to MH-291 was within imminent danger of failing. The bottom of the RCP was missing within the 45 linear feet of repair and the pipe was on the verge of surcharging. After an immediate pre-construction meeting with Merrifield Nursery, it was agreed to work from 6pm-10am everyday of the week to avoid disruption and potentially placing patrons at risk during the biggest time of the year for Merrifield Garden Center. The contractor mobilized to the site and began the 20-foot excavation to replace 45 linear feet of broken gravity sewer. The project started on March 14th, 2022 and was substantially complete on March 23, 2022.
The Sully Basins Stormwater Pond Retrofits project was substantially completed on April 19, 2022. The project is located within the Cub Run watershed. The project consisted of repair and enhancement of multiple stormwater basins, 0326DP, 0964DP and 1484DP. The project also included construction of new stone cascades, stone weir basin structures and the construction of wetlands with high and low marsh areas. The project will facilitate improved sediment removal and improve downstream water quality using forebays and micro pools. Aquatic and natural habitat were also added within the three basins.
Clarks Crossing Road Improvements 05-13-22Fairfax County
The Clarks Crossing Road Pedestrian Access Improvement project improved the pedestrian and bicycle access along Clarks Crossing Road and was substantially completed on March 23, 2022.
This project completed the missing link between the existing sidewalk at Brookside Lane and the previously constructed sidewalk along Clarks Crossing Road. The scope of this project included construction of asphalt sidewalk, curb ramps, curb and gutter, drainage improvements along Brookside Lane and asphalt mill/overlay on Clarks Crossing and Brookside Lane.
Tysons West Wastewater Conveyance Systems Modifications Project 05-22.pptxFairfax County
Future wastewater flows in northern Fairfax County exceed existing system capacity
Treatment capacity is available in Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control Plant in Lorton, VA
New pipes and pumps are needed to move future flows to treatment plant
NEXT STEPS
Field investigations / surveys
Finalize alignments and pump station layout
Use of open cut excavation
Use of trenchless methods
Easement acquisition needed
Develop traffic control plans
Description:
The project consists of a new, 23,000 square feet, two-story, four-bay fire station facility and associated improvements to the 3.3-acre site including storm water detention, landscaping and parking. The scope also included the demolition of the existing fire station, and a temporary fire station to house the Fire and Rescue Department during construction of the new facility. The key elements of the overall project include:
Scotts Run at Old Meadow Road Park Phase I and Phase II Stream RestorationFairfax County
Scotts Run @ Old Meadow Road Stream Restoration was substantially completed on March 30, 2022. The Scotts Run project consisted of restoring, enhancement, and stabilizing of approximately 2,930 linear feet of eroding stream using Natural Channel Design criteria. This project included two phases: Phase I was funded by proffers from a private development and Phase II was County funded. Also included was the removal of invasive non-native plants and the installation of new plantings to stabilize the stream and floodplain.
Riverwood Community Meeting - 04-14-2022- Presentation.pptxFairfax County
The new 4-inch ductile iron force main will serve the surrounding community for the foreseeable future. Replacement of the force main will:
Reduce the level and frequency of maintenance required to keep the force main operating.
Prevent costly emergency repairs.
Provide residents with safe, reliable utility infrastructure.
Enhance the quality of life for residents.
Reduce risks to public health and the environment.
Burke Centre VRE Connector Phase IV project was substantially completed on March 7, 2022. This project enhanced the access to mass transit by creating a more direct connection from the VRE Station to the residential areas west of Premier Court. This project also connects the Oak Bluff community to the Virginia Rail Express (VRE) Burke Station and provides a multi-use shared pedestrian and bicycle trail for outdoor recreation.
Long Branch Public Meeting - FINAL - 04-11-2022Fairfax County
Overarching Project Goals:
-Achieve Long Branch Central TMDL waste load reduction requirements.
-Provide long-term stability and have low maintenance.
-Improve water quality within the Long Branch Central Watershed.
-Improve habitat and environmental health (ecological lift).
Objectives: Share our project understanding with the council and seek input on the unique opportunities and housing goals for this site that could help guide
our master planning process.
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration - March 28, 2022.pptxFairfax County
4,800 linear feet of stream will be restored using Natural Channel Design methodologies
Pollutant reduction
1,439 lbs/total phosphorus
3,400 lbs/total nitrogen
462.1 tons of total suspended sediment
Protection of private property and public infrastructure
Increased ecological diversity with native vegetation
DEQ has awarded a SLAF grant to this project for these environmental benefits
LAKE BARTON DREDGING, RESTORATION AND RISER MODIFICATION PROJECT Fairfax County
The Lake Barton Dredging, Restoration, and Riser Modification project was substantially completed on December 29, 2021. The project is located within the Pohick Creek watershed. The project consisted of dredging and removal of approximately 19,100 cubic yards of sediment to restore the sediment trapping capacity and improve water quality. The project also included construction of new sediment forebays, in-lake haul roads, and riser modifications (new mid-level sluice gate and cold-water intake) to facilitate future maintenance, stabilize the shoreline, and improve downstream water quality. Fish habitat was also added within the lake.
Reston Arts Community Center Feasibility - Wrap UpFairfax County
This is the last of 5 engagement meetings. We are excited to report back what we heard from you – your preferences, priorities, questions, hopes, concerns. The information we received will be used to inform the space allocations and cost estimating for discussion of the proffer by Fairfax County.
Stormwater Wastewater Facility Virtual Community Meeting, March 29, 2022Fairfax County
Benefits of Consolidated Facility
Building and Site Efficiencies
Operational Efficiencies
Addresses Space Deficiencies
Addresses Renovations and Capital Renewal Requirements
for WCD
Provides for a Centrally Located Site that Accommodates Program
Consolidates Integrated Services on One Centrally Located Site
Reston Arts Center Feasibility Study Focus Group - March 28, 2022Fairfax County
This is the 4th of 5 engagement meetings. We are excited to hear from you – your preferences, priorities, questions, hopes, concerns. The information we receive today will be used to inform the space allocations and cost estimating for discussion of the proffer by Fairfax County.
Oak Marr Pump Station Rehabilitation – Construction ProjectFairfax County
Neighborhood was built in the 1980s, and the sewer infrastructure has been in operation since.
Aged pump station equipment – pumps, valves, fans, concrete, etc.
This aging equipment has the potential of causing:
Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO)
Sewer back-ups into homes
Environmental damages
Maintenance problems
Tucker Avenue Neighborhood Community Meeting, 03-15-2022Fairfax County
Identify and evaluate house flooding and public safety concerns
Improve drainage conditions to convey 100-year storm if feasible
Reduce and treat stormwater runoff at the source
Improve water quality and stream protection
Use resilient & functional designs
Make improvements compatible with characteristics of neighborhood
Partner with community to develop sound, cost effective solutions that can be collaboratively implemented and maintained
Build on lessons learned to help improve site development process for infill development
Reston Arts Center Feasibility - Focus Group Visual ArtsFairfax County
These community outreach meetings are being conducted to understand community needs for a proposed arts venue in the Reston Town Center.
The proposed arts center would be a result of a proffer from Boston Properties in the next phase of Reston Town Center development (Block J).
The proffer would provide for an approximately 60,000 gross square foot facility to house a stage suitable for large-scale music and dance performances, as well as other arts-related amenities.
In a May 9, 2024 paper, Juri Opitz from the University of Zurich, along with Shira Wein and Nathan Schneider form Georgetown University, discussed the importance of linguistic expertise in natural language processing (NLP) in an era dominated by large language models (LLMs).
The authors explained that while machine translation (MT) previously relied heavily on linguists, the landscape has shifted. “Linguistics is no longer front and center in the way we build NLP systems,” they said. With the emergence of LLMs, which can generate fluent text without the need for specialized modules to handle grammar or semantic coherence, the need for linguistic expertise in NLP is being questioned.
‘वोटर्स विल मस्ट प्रीवेल’ (मतदाताओं को जीतना होगा) अभियान द्वारा जारी हेल्पलाइन नंबर, 4 जून को सुबह 7 बजे से दोपहर 12 बजे तक मतगणना प्रक्रिया में कहीं भी किसी भी तरह के उल्लंघन की रिपोर्ट करने के लिए खुला रहेगा।
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Women have three distinct types of involvement: direct involvement in terrorist acts; enabling of others to commit such acts; and facilitating the disengagement of others from violent or extremist groups.
हम आग्रह करते हैं कि जो भी सत्ता में आए, वह संविधान का पालन करे, उसकी रक्षा करे और उसे बनाए रखे।" प्रस्ताव में कुल तीन प्रमुख हस्तक्षेप और उनके तंत्र भी प्रस्तुत किए गए। पहला हस्तक्षेप स्वतंत्र मीडिया को प्रोत्साहित करके, वास्तविकता पर आधारित काउंटर नैरेटिव का निर्माण करके और सत्तारूढ़ सरकार द्वारा नियोजित मनोवैज्ञानिक हेरफेर की रणनीति का मुकाबला करके लोगों द्वारा निर्धारित कथा को बनाए रखना और उस पर कार्यकरना था।
Fairfax County Youth Survey School Year 2014-2015: Nutrition and Physical Activity
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Fairfax County
Youth Survey
School Year
2014-2015
Updated November 2015
Nutrition and Physical Activity
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It provides DATA to county, school, and
community–based organizations to:
• Assess Youth Strengths and Needs
• Develop Programs and Services
• Monitor Trends
• Measure Community Indicators
• Guide Countywide Planning of Prevention Efforts
About the Fairfax County Youth Survey
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• Comprehensive
• Anonymous
• Voluntary
More About the Fairfax County Youth Survey
It examines the
• Behaviors,
• Experiences, and
• Risk and Protective Factors that influence the well-
being of our county’s youth.
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Fairfax County Youth Survey Participation
• 46,855 FCPS students
• Grades 6, 8, 10, and 12
• Representing 87% of enrolled students
6th grade students take a shortened,
modified survey.
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Three to Succeed
The Three to Succeed concept is based on the youth
survey analysis that shows how just having three assets (or
strengths) dramatically reduces risk behaviors and
promotes thriving youth.
Assets are strengths in young people, their families, schools
and communities that help them thrive in health, in school
and daily life, and in a safe environment. The more assets
an individual has in their lives, the fewer risk behaviors are
reported.
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PercentwithRiskyBehavior
Number of Assets
Bullied Someone (Year)
Sex (Ever)
Alcohol Use (30 Days)
Marijuana Use (30 Days)
Carried a Weapon (Year)
Binge Drinking (2 Weeks)
Cigarette Use (30 Days)
Gang Member (Ever)
Having High Personal Integrity
Performing Community Service
Having Teachers Recognize Good Work
Having Community Adults to Talk to
Participating in Extracurricular Activities
Having Parents Available for Help
3 Assets
0 Assets
6 Assets
Three to Succeed
Asset Graph for Fairfax County (Grades 8, 10, 12)
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High Personal Integrity
Perform Community Service
Feel Safe at School
Have Community Adults to Talk to
Participate in Extracurricular Activities
Parents are Available for Help
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Asset Graph for Fairfax County (Grade 6)
0
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10
15
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30
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1 2 3 4 5 6
PercentwithRiskyBehavior
Number of Assets
Bullied Someone (Year)
Carried Weapon (Year)
Cyberbullied Someone (Year)
Inhalant Use (30 Days)
Alcohol Use (30 Days)
Cigarettes (30 Days)
Marijuana Use (30 Days)
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A Countywide Prevention Goal
Children are Physically Fit with Good Nutritional Habits
• Don’t focus solely on weight. Children who are
physically fit with good nutritional habits are likely to be
at a healthy weight and have adopted healthy
behaviors.
• Being a healthy weight does not mean you are fit with
good nutritional habits. Behavior is important to life-
long good health. Unhealthy behaviors are linked to a
variety of chronic diseases, such as cancer, stroke,
diabetes, and heart disease.
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Childhood Obesity and Adulthood
“It is possible that, given the
increasing prevalence of severe overweight,
some children will live shorter and less healthy lives
than their parents.”
-- The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools
“Children and adolescents who are obese
are likely to be obese as adults
and are therefore more at risk for
adult health problems.”
-- CDC Childhood Obesity Facts
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CDC Maps Percent of Obese in U.S. Adults
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Health Effects of Childhood Obesity
Immediate/Long-term Physical
Effects
• Risk factors for cardiovascular disease
– high cholesterol and high blood
pressure
• Pre-diabetes – high risk for
development of Type 2 diabetes
• Bone and joint problems
• Sleep apnea
• Asthma and other breathing problems
• Early puberty or menstruation
Sources: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
The Mayo Clinic, The National Institutes of Health.
Social and Emotional
Complications
• Low self-esteem and victim
of bullying
• Behavior and learning
problems
• Depression
Treating and preventing childhood obesity helps protect the health of
your child now and in the future
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What Causes Childhood Obesity
• Limited Knowledge of the benefit of physical activity and
nutrition as well as Limited Skills to make healthy choices.
• Inconvenience and Unaffordability of Nutritious Foods. Multiple
barriers including physical, economical, and time constraints
can influence an individual’s access to healthy foods.
• Limited Access to Physical Activity and Recreation. In some
cases, individuals are unaware of the opportunities available
to them. But in other cases, issues of safety or the physical
space of neighborhoods can have an impact.
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What Causes Childhood Obesity
• Cultural Norms and Role Models. Families and other role
models can have an impact on one’s behaviors, values, and
perspectives. Cultural norms and perspectives on food and
physical activity can have repercussions for children and their
families.
• Impact of the Media and Screen Time. Youth spend much of
their time using these media while not being physically active
and during this time they are confronted with marketing and
advertising messages that promote candy, sugary cereals,
and fast food.
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Fairfax County Youth Survey Questions
Students were asked nutrition questions with the following
instruction:
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The next section asks about food you ate or drank
during the past 7 days. Think about all the meals
and snacks you had from the time you got up until
you went to bed. Be sure to include food you ate at
home, at school, at restaurants, or anywhere else.
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Fairfax County Youth Survey Questions
During the past 7 days:
• how many times did you eat fruit? (Do not count fruit juice.)
• how many times did you eat green salad?
• how many times did you eat potatoes? (Do not count french
fries, fried potatoes, or potato chips.)
• how many times did you eat carrots?
• how many times did you eat other vegetables? (Do not count
green salad, potatoes, or carrots.)
• how many times did you drink a can, bottle, or glass of soda or
pop, such as Coke, Pepsi, or Sprite? (Do not include diet soda or
diet pop.)
I did not eat [_] /past 7 days, 1-3 times/past 7 days, 4-6 times/past 7 days
1 time/day, 2 times/day, 3 times/day, 4 or more times/day
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Nutrition (Grades 8, 10, 12)
Frequency for Eating 5 or More Fruits and Vegetables Daily
5 or More,
26.9%
Less Than 5,
71.5%
No Fruits or
Vegetables,
1.6%
Overall
33.7% of 6th- graders reported eating 5 or more fruits and vegetables daily.
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Nutrition (Grades 8, 10, 12)
Students Who ate 5 or More Fruits and Vegetables Daily
Overall 8th 10th 12th Female Male White Black Hispanic Asian
Other/
Multiple
FCPS 26.9 30.9 26.1 23.7 25.2 28.6 27.0 21.9 25.0 30.2 28.7
0
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33.7% of 6th- graders reported eating 5 or more fruits and vegetables daily.
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Survey Questions and
Results
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Fairfax County Youth Survey Questions
The next section asks about physical activity.
During the past 7 days, on how many days were you physically
active for a total of at least 60 minutes per day? Add up all
the time you spend in any kind of physical activity that increases
your heart rate and makes you breathe hard some of the time.
0 days, 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5 days, 6 days, 7 days
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Physical Activity (Grades 8, 10, 12)
Frequency of Physical Activity (Past Week)
0 days
13.4%
1 - 2 days
17.6%
3 - 4 days
26.5%
5 - 6 days
21.6%
7 days
20.9%
Overall
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Physical Activity (Grades 8, 10, 12)
Overall 8th 10th 12th Female Male White Black Hispanic Asian
Other/
Multiple
FCPS 42.5 48.5 43.2 35.7 33.9 51.4 50.1 39.4 35.3 33.8 47.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Percentage
Percent of youth who were physically active
for at least 60 minutes during
at least 5 of the last 7 days.
Note: 6th Grade Prevalence = 53.3%
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Fairfax County Youth Survey Questions
The next section asks about screentime.
On an average school day, how many hours do you:
• … watch TV?
• … play video or computer games or use a computer for
something that is not school work? (Include activities such as
Xbox, PlayStation, an iPod, iPad or other tablet, a
smartphone, YouTube, Facebook or other social networking
tools, and the Internet.)
Not at all, Less than 1 hour per day, 1 hour per day, 2 hours per
day, 3 hours per day, 4 hours per day, 5 or more hours per day
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Screentime: 3+ Hours TV (Grades 8, 10, 12)
Overall 8th 10th 12th Female Male White Black Hispanic Asian
Other/
Multiple
FCPS 19.3 22.9 18.0 17.0 19.1 19.5 14.7 33.8 30.0 11.3 20.0
US 32.3 31.3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Percentage
Results from the 2013 Healthy Behaviors Survey
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Screentime: 3+ Hours Video Games/
Non-Academic Computer (Grades 8, 10, 12)
Overall 8th 10th 12th Female Male White Black Hispanic Asian
Other/
Multiple
FCPS 47.3 46.8 48.2 47.0 48.2 46.4 40.9 53.9 55.3 49.2 49.3
US 42.9 36.9
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20
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Percentage
Results from the 2013 Healthy Behaviors Survey
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Screentime (Combined): 3+ Hours per Day
(Grades 8, 10, 12)
Overall 8th 10th 12th Female Male White Black Hispanic Asian
Other/
Multiple
FCPS 51.9 54.2 51.4 50.1 50.6 53.3 49.6 59.5 59.8 45.2 52.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Percentage
Results from the 2013 Healthy Behaviors Survey
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Correlation Data
• Cross-tabulations are when we look at the
way students responded to multiple
questions, for example when we look at
results by demographics such as symptoms of
depression by gender or the cross of two
experiences such as symptoms of depression
by substance use.
Cross-tabulations of data do not imply cause
and effect.
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Correlation Data
• The results do not imply that being a certain gender
or using substances causes depression. The data
indicate there is a correlation of the female gender
reporting higher prevalence of reported depressive
symptoms.
• Similarly, youth who use substances are more likely
to report symptoms of depression, but the results do
NOT show if substance use causes depression or if
depression leads to substance use.
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5 Days Physical
Activity
8+ Hours Sleep
No Reported
Depression
No Fruits and Vegetables 16.11 22.4 56.9
5 or More Fruits and Vegetables 58.33 36.3 71.0
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Fruits and Vegetables (Grades 8, 10, 12)
Self-Care and Depression Related Factors
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5 or more Fruits
and Vegetables
Daily
8+ Hours Sleep
a Night
No Reported
Depression
Fewer than 5 Days of Activity
Weekly
19.4 26.3 64.2
5 Days or More of Activity
Weekly
37.3 35.4 74.1
0
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20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Percent
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Physical Activity (Grades 8, 10, 12)
Self-Care and Depression Related Factors
34. Having Parents Available for Help
Having Teachers Recognize Good Work
Having Community Adults to Talk to
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
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PercentwithRiskyBehavior
Number of Assets
Bullied Someone (Year)
Sex (Ever)
Alcohol Use (30 Days)
Marijuana Use (30 Days)
Carried a Weapon (Year)
Binge Drinking (2 Weeks)
Cigarette Use (30 Days)
Gang Member (Ever)
Three to Succeed
Caring Adults (Grades 8, 10, 12)
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Asset Graph for
Nutrition and Activity (Grades 8, 10, 12)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
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PercentwithUnhealthyBehavior
Number of Assets
Fewer than 5 Fruits & Vegetables Daily
Fewer than 5 Days Physical Activity (60 minutes+)
in the Past Week
Having High Personal Integrity
Performing Community Service
Having Teachers Recognize Good Work
Having Community Adults to Talk to
Participating in Extracurricular Activities
Having Parents Available for Help
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What Families Can Do
Adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Eat meals together as a family Parental presence at the evening meal
means adolescents eat more fruits, vegetables and dairy foods.
• Provide plenty of fruits and vegetables, limit foods high in fat and sugar,
and prepare healthier foods at family meals.
• Serve your family water instead of sugary drinks.
• Make sure your child gets physical activity each day.
• Limit media time for kids to no more than 1 to 2 hours of quality
programming per day whether at home, school or child care.
• Ensure children and adolescents get enough sleep. Lack of sleep is a
risk factor for overweight and obesity.
Children who are raised in active families tend to stay active as adults.
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What Community Groups Can Do
Adapted from Northern Virginia Healthy Kids Coalition 9-5-2-1-0
• Increase availability of healthy drinks/snacks at youth
programs, vending machines, and other events.
• Increase activities that teach members healthy habits.
• Provide educational materials to parents/children and post
materials in public areas/meeting rooms.
• Educate staff on healthy behaviors and encourage staff to be
good role models.
• Integrate healthy eating/physical activity into children/youth
programs and classes.
• Host active family events to promote physical activity that
parents and children can enjoy together.
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What Community Groups Can Do - More Ideas
• Work with your homeowners association to establish a regular
maintenance and safety check schedule for playgrounds and
tot lots.
• Establish a policy in your PTA or house of worship to limit the
amount of unhealthy foods served at events, potlucks, and
fundraisers.
• Form carpooling partnerships to help more kids participate in
after-school and athletic activities.
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The Prevention Toolkit
provides presentations,
videos, fact sheets, links to
helpful organizations and
resources, and ideas for
taking action in your family
and community to address
Youth Survey related topics.
The Prevention Toolkit
The Prevention Toolkit Website
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/prevention/toolkit.htm
Contact Email
NCS-Prevention@fairfaxcounty.gov
• Alcohol, Tobacco and Other
Drugs
• Bullying and Cyberbullying
• Depression, Suicide &
Unhealthy Weight Loss
• Nutrition and Physical Activity
• Teen Dating Abuse
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Find these and other organizations in the Prevention Toolkit:
• Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services
• Fairfax County Park Authority
• Fairfax County Health Department
• Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services
• Fairfax County Public Schools Health and Physical Education
– Resources
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/prevention/toolkit_agencies_orgs.htm
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Find these and other organizations in the Prevention Toolkit:
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• We Can!, National Institutes of Health
• 9-5-2-1-0 for Health
• Healthy People 2010 (HP2010)
• Eating Disorders, National Alliance on Mental Illness
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/prevention/toolkit_agencies_orgs.htm
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Questions? Contact Us!
Sophia Dutton
Countywide Service Integration and Planning Management
Strategic Planning, Communications, and Info Management
Sophia.Dutton@fairfaxcounty.gov
Dede Bailer
Fairfax County Public Schools
Office of Intervention and Prevention Services
Dede.Bailer@fcps.edu
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/youthsurvey