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- 2. More than HALF of the U.S. adults are obese or overweight More than 160 million Americans are overweight or obese - low income neighborhoods have higher percentages of overweight or obese populations
- 3. 1 out of 3 children in the U.S. are overweight or obese This is the 1st generation in human history that will have shorter lifespans than the previous one
- 4. Actual causes of death in 2013 Actual Causes of Death in the United States, 2000." JAMA (Chicago, Ill.) (2005): 293. Print. Illicit Drug Use Sexual Behaviors FirearmsMotor Vehicle Accidents Toxic Agents (pollutants, asbestos, etc) Microbial Agents (flu, etc) Alcohol ConsumptionPoor Diet/ Physical Inactivity Tobacco 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 400,000 Experts say diet has surpassed tobacco as having a leading cause of death
- 5. Cost of diet-related disease The U.S. spends more than $1 trillion dollars on health care, more than any other industrialized nation, and we are sicker and fatter than ever.
- 6. Effects of obesity CANCER Stroke Sleep Apnea Type 2 Diabetes Hypertension High Cholesterol Heart Disease Asthma Gallbladder disease Bladder control problems Poor female reproductive health Musculoskeletal disorders Gout Osteoarthritis Erectile Dysfunction It doesn’t have to be this way....
- 7. What are FoodFight’s goals? Inspire you to: • Value your health and wellbeing and make positive changes in your diet • Serve as a healthy role model for your children • Become an advocate and active supporter in school based wellness efforts
- 8. Why do we eat what we eat?
- 10. Ubiquity Chains target low income communities and cluster in neigh- borhoods with 30% fewer super-markets than upscale areas. Fast food is a $170 Billion industry:
- 11. “Betcha can’t eat just one...” Food companies exploit our biological preferences with formulas that maximize sugar, salt & fat content.
- 13. The food marketing machine Self labeling – the smart choice?
- 14. The food marketing machine Self labeling – the smart choice?
- 15. “I feel so sorry for the public....” (former Pepsi Exec.)” Healthy Food 0.1%
- 16. “I feel so sorry for the public....” (former Pepsi Exec.)” 0.0 1.0 2.0 $3.0 USDA $.000002 McDonalds Kellogs Coke Pepsi $Billions
- 17. Let them eat cake By the age of 12, children are seeing more than 7,000 ads for food every year, mostly junk food.
- 18. vs. De facto dietary guidelines
- 19. vs. De facto dietary guidelines
- 20. vs. De facto dietary guidelines
- 21. Why does advertising work? ✓ The power of branding
- 22. Why does advertising work? ✓ The power of branding ✓ The Nag Factor
- 23. Why does advertising work? ✓ The power of branding ✓ The Nag Factor ✓ The Wedge Factor
- 24. Why does advertising work? ✓ The power of branding ✓ The Nag Factor ✓ The Wedge Factor ✓ Functional food claims
- 25. Functional food claims: a closer look
- 26. Functional food claims: a closer look Got Milk? Yes, AND 70+ other ingredients such as trisodium phosphate, TBHQ, BHT, and
- 27. Part of this Nutritious Breakfast! American Breakfast – Too Sweet for our Own Good?
- 28. Part of THIS nutritious breakfast... Really?
- 29. Part of THIS nutritious breakfast... Really? Total for “Nutritious” breakfast is 94 grams, or 24 teaspoons of sugar Note: 4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoonNote: 4 grams of sugar = 1 teaspoon
- 30. Part of THIS nutritious breakfast... Really? 94 grams of sugar = All before 9am!
- 31. 1/2 of our sugar comes from soda, juice, ice- cream, and candy 1/2 comes from hidden sources: e.g. BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, ham- burger buns, etc. We have become Sugar Addicts: Today The average American consumes approximately 3 pounds per week. Prior to 1950 Americans consumed about 15 pounds of sugar per year.
- 32. This isYour Brain On Sugar
- 33. This isYour Brain On Sugar
- 35. The S.A.D. diet
- 36. Nature’s perfect energy drink
- 37. 3 Pillars of health EAT A RAINBOW EAT LEAFY GREENS FIRST EAT AS CLOSE TO NATURE AS POSSIBLE
- 38. Eat a rainbow • Carbohydrates – Our main source of ENERGY or FUEL for the body and brain • Carbs should make up 50/60% of our diet • Fruits and vegetables are one of the best sources of carbs
- 39. The myth about carbs – do they make you fat? Healthy CARBS • Vegetables • Fruit • Whole grains Unhealthy CARBS • Bagels, white bread • White pasta, white crackers • Candy • Juices, sodas
- 40. Brown: the newest color in the rainbow What exactly is a whole grain? Examples of whole grains: • Brown rice • Quinoa • Oats • Couscous • Wheatberries • Whole wheat pasta, etc.
- 41. Fiber: the best kept secret in the whole grain family • Promote regular bowel movement leading to less toxic waste in colon • Removes cholesterol • Makes you feel full longer Good sources of fiber: • Legumes (beans, lentils, etc.) • Leafy greens • Whole grains • Seeds • Nuts
- 42. Eat leafy greens first Why? Because they: • Are rich in vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber • Boost metabolic function • Keep you full longer • Best nutritional bang for your buck! • Broccoli • Kale • Chard • Spinach • Arugula Best leafy greens are:
- 43. Why do we need protein? • Builds and maintains muscle, skin, blood, and cells • Protein is important to eat it in the morning as well as throughout the day because it balances blood sugar • Protein promotes weight loss and maintenance because it keeps you full.
- 44. Which foods have protein? Animal Protein Sources •Beef •Poultry/Pork •Fish •Eggs •Dairy products Plant Protein Sources •Beans •Nuts and Nut Butters •Seeds •Soy products •Whole grains
- 45. Why is fat important? • Fats TRANSPORT vitamins and make up CELL MEMBRANES • Fats provide INSULATION and protect VITAL ORGANS and REGULATE BODY TEMPERATURE
- 46. Healthy fats: is there such a thing? • Get your healthy fats from plant sources, such as nuts and avocado • Choose leaner meats and seafood • NOTE: TRANSFATS (anything that is hydrogenated or partially- hydrogenated) have been proven to be toxic and lethal. Do NOT consume.
- 47. Eating close to nature – Ask yourself... ?
- 48. Eating close to nature – Ask yourself: Can I imagine it growing or being raised?
- 49. Eating close to nature – Ask yourself: How many ingredients does it have and do I recognize them? 41 Ingredients 1 Ingredient
- 50. The Danger of Food Additives Based on our SAD diet, Americans eat 6-9 pounds of food additives per year. Side effects include: neurological disorders, increased allergies,increased infertility, increase in cancer and weight gain America’s favorite food additives: 26% Acesulfame potassium 21% Sodium ascorbate 16% Propylene glycol 13% Monoglycerides 14% Gum tragacanth 10% Red #40
- 51. The scourge of sugar sweetened beverages.
- 52. Ask yourself: Does it pass the Grandma Test? • Sugar sweetened beverages • Processed packaged snacks • Fast food
- 53. Become a FOOD DETECTIVE
- 55. The 5-5-5 Rule Make sure your packaged food contains:
- 56. Dodging consumer traps in your supermarket • Shop the perimeter • Don't shop hungry – make a list • Beware of health claims! • Be wary of items at eye level • Be skeptical of coupons and specials
- 57. Cooking 101 Cooking literacy has declined as parents worked harder and have had less time to share knowledge and experience The American food industry saw this as an opportunity to sell us more prepared, processed foods at a huge profit. • Cut up and sealed apples cost $5/pound vs. a pound of whole apples that cost $1.47
- 58. Cooking 101 The fact that people don’t cook (and don’t know how) is the single largest contributor to the obesity epidemic The benefits of home cooking: • Control over the sugar, fat and salt in your diet • Less expensive • Creative, fun, and the glue that holds friends and family together
- 59. Economics: “Fact”: Fast Food is Cheaper Than Mom
- 60. FoodFight – 10 steps to better health 1) Drink more water 2) Limit or remove Sugar Sweetened Beverages 3) Eat a healthy breakfast 4) Eat dark leafy greens 5) Eat more whole grains 6) Read food labels 7) Eat less meat 8) Eat fewer processed foods 9) Get more exercise 10) Cook with friends and family
- 61. The Power of YOU Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful people can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Meade “ ”
- 62. Questions?