Copyright 2010 – The L.E.A.N. Group, LLC Welcome! Presenter Date L.E.A.N. Programs.

Copyright 2010 – The L.E.A.N. Group, LLC

Welcome!PresenterDate

L.E.A.N. Programs


What is L.E.A.N.?

SIMPLE, PRACTICAL and INTERACTIVE

educational WORKSHOPS that teach

parents basic behaviors that will

EMPOWER them to raise healthy children.


What does L.E.A.N. stand for?

The four pillars of health.

Lifestyle:

Exercise:

Attitude:

Nutrition:

how we live

move

think

eat

how we

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Dr. Bill Sears

• 35 years as a practicing pediatrician• An expert on family nutrition• America’s most trusted source for child-rearing* info• Renowned author

– Over 40 Books & numerous scientific articles• More than 100 television appearances, including:

– Dr. Phil, Oprah, 20/20, CNN, Dateline, etc.• Medical and parenting consultant

– Parenting & Baby Talk Magazines• Popular “askdrsears.com” website • Also . . .

– Overweight as a child– Survived stage 4 colon cancer as an adult

* Parenting/Baby Talk Survey - 2007


Sean Foy, M.A.

• Exercise Physiologist & Behavioral Coach

• President, Personal Wellness Corporation• Co-author of

–Dr. Sears’ LEAN Kids book & curriculum

–Dr. Sears’ LEAN Start Program

• Author – 10 Minute Total Body Makeover


Big Concerns

OBESITY


“F as in Fat” (2011). Robert Wood Johnson Foundation


“F as in Fat” (2011). Robert Wood Johnson Foundation


Obesity Facts

• 2/3 of adults and 1/3 of children and teens are currently obese or overweight.

• Since 1980, the number of obese adults has doubled.

• Skyrocketing numbers with obese children since 1970– Ages 6-11 x 4– Ages 12 – 19 x 3

• Obesity during pregnancy increases risks, plus the size and future of baby


Obesity Affects Everyone

• Matter of National Security!– Kids too FAT to join and perform in the military– Less than 1/3 of kids engage in vigorous activity

• We won’t be able to compete in global economy– It’s estimated that the obesity epidemic costs our nation

$117 billion per year in direct medical expenses and indirect costs, including lost productivity.

– Workforce in poor health


NUTRITION DEFICIT DISORDERS

Big Concerns


Nutrition Deficit Disorder (NDD)

• Nutrition affects a child’s LEARNING, BEHAVIOR, ATHLETISISM & HEALTH

• Thin does not equal healthy• NDD has physical and mental affects

– ADHD, developmental delays, depression, learning disabilities, allergic diseases, inflammatory diseases (e.g., dermatitis, colitis, bronchitis)


Food and a Child’s Brain

– Junk food can cause neurotransmitters (which pass along information) to function improperly.

– Smart food allows information to be processed correctly which enables children to function at their optimal level


Performance & Learning

A six year old child’s handwriting on a Junk Food diet.

Six year old child’s handwriting after one month of *change in diet.

BEFORE AFTER

*An increase in Omega-3’s was used to illustrate the change in diet.

Oxford-Durham Study Results


THE FUTURE?

Big Concerns


Disease & Death Rates

• Obesity is related to more than 20 major chronic diseases.

• 1 in 3 adults have some form of heart disease – kids have onset

• More than 80 million Americans have type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic

• Obese children are 2X more likely to die prematurely before the age of 55


Addressing

the Problem


What we know

• Traditional approaches don’t work– Program failures– Obesity rate growth

• Incentives only work while in place• Current solutions not sustainable• Food Pyramid fails

– Quantity vs. quality– Confusing & ineffective

Associated Press reports that after spending over

$1,000,000,000 to change the way kids eat, of the 57 government

programs, only 4 showed any moderate

signs of success


Parenting 101

“A Child’s Education Begins

with Educating the Parents”

Robert Doman Jr. – Founder/Director, The National Association for Child Development


Formula for Creating Change

• Develop a paradigm shift– Lifestyle vs. diet– Mental and physical

• Instill the desire for change – hot buttons• Make it simple and fun• The right focus

– Parents and caregivers– Multifaceted – community, school, etc.– Prevention, intervention, and accountability


education

Education is the Solution


The L.E.A.N. Difference


Why L.E.A.N.

• Educates the decision maker – the parent

• Simple and easy to understand

• Provides a “trusted source”

• Tackles issues of childhood obesity, disease prevention and wellness

• Proven results


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Sharing highs and lows (N=357)

Talking with other parents in class (N=368)

Sharing snacks and recipes (N=357)

Meeting in a group setting (N=358)

LEAN Start DVD lessons (N=363)

Caregiver's manual (N=354)

Family fun book (N=372)

In class activities (N=361)

Parents believe information learned in L.E.A.N. Start is very useful.

Why L.E.A.N.


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Eat smaller portions (N=369)

Eat foods with a lot of fiber (N=380)

Prepare low fat food (N=375)

Exercise at least 3 times a week (N=377)

Prepare healthier foods (N=379)

Encourage kids to play and be active (N=381)

Encourage kids to drink more water (N=377)

Parents are confident they implement learned behaviors with their families.

Why L.E.A.N.


Ask a Parent

“I learned a lot with regard to nutrition. I also learned how to read labels before buying anything… it really

helped me change my eating habits. I hope there will be more of these classes to benefit our families.”

- L.E.A.N. Start Parent


Dr. Sears’ L.E.A.N. is:

• All about education– Not a franchise– Not a business opportunity– Not multi-level marketing

• Not affiliated with any product

• Focused on changing lives


“The best gift you can give a child is the gift of health.”

William Sears, M.D.


A Holistic Approach

Behavior

Learning

Performance

Energy

Illness / DiseaseActions


L.E.A.N.® Programs

L.E.A.N. Start:

Fun and interactive educational workshop for parents and caregivers with children ages 3 to 12 years old.

L.E.A.N. Essentials:

Condensed version of L.E.A.N. Start for busy parents.

L.E.A.N. Expectations:

Teaches those preparing for pregnancy, expecting and nursing mothers how to care for themselves and their babies.


• Is easy to learn and implement– Fun and easy to incorporate into everyday life– Practical tools to take home

• Targets parents with children ages 3 to12• Six hours of instruction over 6 or 3 weeks• Class applications

– Community focused education – Parent Universities– County health initiatives– Faith-based groups– Medical centers & practices– Corporate wellness programs

L.E.A.N. Start


L.E.A.N. Essentials

• Condensed Course for the Time-Strapped and Skeptical

• 2 Hours of Instruction…Fun• Class Applications

– A Great First Step Program– Home Based– Small & Big Groups– Fundamentals


Traffic Light Eating


Green Light Foods = GO!

• Foods grown not manufactured• Naturally Colorful• Usually can be eaten raw• Low in calories & high in nutrients• Includes all fruits & vegetables• Eat as much as you want


• Have more calories than Green Light Foods

• Usually have more fat or sugar than Green Light Foods

• A necessary part of a healthy diet• Provide different vitamins,

minerals, & other nutrients than Green Light Foods

Yellow Light Foods = Slow Down


• Includes things like pasta, rice, bread, nuts, yogurt, low fat cheese, & chicken

• Preparation of Yellow Light Foods can cause them to become Red Light Foods (for example, fried chicken)

• Too much of a good thing is still too much!

Yellow Light Foods = Slow Down


• Make a different choice or eat a smaller portion

• Lower in nutrients & higher in calories

• Includes foods with artificial sweeteners, hydrogenated oils or trans-fat

• High in fat and/or sugar• Includes foods like butter, cookies,

donuts, white bread, soda, ham and other fatty meats

Red Light Foods = Stop and Think


Building a healthier world, one family at a time!

Q & A

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