(NAPSA)—Onein five school age children is obese—but yours don't haveto be. Learn how youcanjoin the nationwideeffort to prevent and control chronic diseases at www.partnering4health.org, supported by SOPHE. Chronic Diseases Cause 7 Out of 10 Deaths Each Year Preventing Childhood Obesity Obesity is a major contributor to chronic diseases and premature death. Children who become obese are at risk to remain so throughout their lives. @ Obesity hastripled in U.S. children since the 1970s? School-agedchildren _ (ages 6-19) are obese [| 1 1970s 1 Journal of the American Medical Association, 2016 Today * National Center for Health Statistics, 2014 Control Portions & Eat Healthy Foods Kids are morelikely to enjoy eating a healthy meal if they have helped to plan and prepareit. Suggest combining your child’s favorite foods with fruits and vegetables. If ordering pizza, add broccoli or pineapple toppings.If making tacos, try adding sliced avocado or shaved carrots and zucchini. Get Outside & Increase Movement Get outside with your child and play an active game. Whether you do geocaching, use a map on a smartphone to explore a neighborhood, have a family football game, or do some other fun activity, being active builds healthy bodies. _ | _ Get Regular Checkups & Follow Your Doctor’s Advice Make sure that kids and teens get to the doctor for regular checkups and vaccinations. Many health care providers now offer online tools and reminders to help you stay on track. Local WIC and health departmentsoffer free or low cost exams to those who qualify. Join the nationwide effort to prevent and control chronic diseases #Partnering4Health Don't just spin andfidget. Visit Partnering4Health.org Funding for this project was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through DP14-1418: National Implementation and Dissemination for Chronic Disease Prevention. The views expressed in written materials or publications do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. a BYE American American Heart | Stroke Association Association life is why American Planning Association 1 it Making Great Communities Happen — } o . <)) Cc National WIC ‘making healthy ‘communities happen pe ‘DaRECTORS OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION, Association Copyright 2017 Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). All rights reserved. Design and production by Steppingstone LLC
