Christine Schilp Mills, MEd , MPH Director of Programs christine@activelifeHQ

Christine Schilp Mills, MEd, MPHDirector of Programschristine@activelifeHQ.org

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• Discover free ACTIVE Life tools and resources to assist in parent/guardian involvement

• Identify ways to collaborate with other school districts throughout TX in identifying ways to get parents on board

• Adult ACTIVE Nutrition

• Share activities with participants

Today’s Objectives

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Unhealthy is the normCrisis

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Symptoms of the Crisis

US Adults

Overweight/Obese

Healthy Weight

Underweight

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Symptoms of the CrisisUS Youth

Overweight/ObeseHealthy WeightUnderweight

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• Type II Diabetes• 20 million Americans

• 176,500 are under 20 yrs.• Pre-Diabetic

• 54 million Americans• 2 million are under 20 yrs.

Symptoms of the Crisis

Youth today are 1st generation in 100 yrs.

with lower projected life expectancy than

their parents

1999

Obesity Trends U.S. Adults

2009

1990

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%

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What is the Solution to America’s Health Crisis?

A well-organized, national social movement focused on ACTIVE, healthy lifestyles and environmental changes

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to Make Healthy the Norm

The Solution to America’s Health Crisis

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…To Get Parents on Board… To Collaborate

…To Make Healthy the Norm!

How are YOU a part of the Solution?

It’s Time School Summit 2012

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San Antonio, TX June 25-26 2012

• Register NOW!

• Coco@activelifeHQ.org

BRAIN BREAK!

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education

• ACTIVE Nutrition lessons – youth and adults (January 2012)

• USDA/SNAP-Ed approved

SNAP-Ed

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SNAP-Ed / Adult ACTIVE Nutrition•Interactive learning

•Targets lower-income families

•Healthy eating

•Nutrition-related behaviors

Materials Offered

• 5 bilingual Adult ACTIVE Nutrition lessons

• 16 Youth ACTIVE Nutrition Lessons • Web Resources• Family engagement• Options for modifying lessons• 4 colorful health and

nutrition-related posters• Monthly electronic newsletter

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Thornwood ElementarySpring Branch ISD

Spotlight on School Champions

Sharing and Showcasing

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oPhysical Education

oHealth Education

oHealth Services

oFamily/Community Involvement

oStaff Wellness

oNutrition Services

oSocial/Psycholo Services

oHealthy and Safe Environment

Gathering of the Latest & Greatest!

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ACTIVE Life Programs & Resources

Young Leaders

•FREE program•Empowers high school students to become health leaders

Marketplace

•Scripted activities•ITSS Power Points•Websites

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Monthly Webinars

• Receive Continuing Professional Education credits

• Learn from the experts• Hear about campus and

district best practices• Attend Q & A Sessions

Professional Development

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• Tutorial videos• Email and phone

support   • Monthly webinars• Newsletters

Ongoing Support

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Join the Movement for Healthy Change

for YOU to Make Healthy the Norm!

Christine@activelifeHQ.org facebook.com/teamactivelife

(512) 533-9555Ext: 308