Clermont CAN: Change

Our Behaviors Impact Our Health

Month Day, 2010

Presenter

I hope he grows up to be…………….Happy

HealthySuccessful

Obese Asthmatic

A Smoker??

Factors that Impact HealthGenetics

Social/Economic Factors

Physical Environment

Clinical Care

Health Behaviors

What Behaviors??

OBESITY

SMOKING

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

NUTRITION

Sources of Health Behavior Data

Focus on Health Behaviors

Clermont County

Compared to the rest of Ohio

82nd out of 88 counties WE ARE NEAR THE BOTTOM

Adult Chronic Health Conditions

Diabetes Heart Attack Angina / Coronary

Heart Disease

Stroke0%1%2%3%4%5%6%7%8%9%

10%8.3%

5.5%6.0%

3.4%

9.5%

5.4%5.1%

3.1%

8.0%

4.2% 4.1%

2.6%

Clermont CountyOhioUS

Obesity - Adults

Clermont County Ohio US60%

61%

62%

63%

64%

65%

66%

67%

66.8%

63.5%62.9%

% of Overweight or Obese based on BMI

Body Mass Index (BMI)Reliable indicator of total body fat, which is related to the risk of disease and death.

• May overestimate body fat in athletes and others who have a muscular build. • May underestimate body fat in older persons and others who have lost muscle mass.

BMI

Underweight Below 18.5

Normal 18.5 – 24.9

Overweight 25.0 – 29.9

Obese 30.0 and above

*BMI=weight in pounds × 703 ÷ height in inches (squared)

The Shape of Things to Come

The ‘Evolution’ of Man

It’s Not Complicated

Adult Physical Activity

Clermont County Ohio US0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

33.4%

24.3%22.6%

% of Adults Who Participate in No Physical Activity or Exercise

Adult Nutrition

1) Parents assume children are getting what they need2) Adult’s perceived lack of time/energy3) Missing the benefit of incorporating activity into our daily routines4) Having knowledge but not understanding the true consequences

What’s Our Problem??

We’re busyOur kids are busy

Society of Increasing Convenience

Our ideas of serving sizes have changed

Then Now

8oz cup150 calories

32 oz glass600 calories

single cheeseburger340 calories

double cheeseburger1250 calories

We’re tired and it’s easier

Doesn’t taste too bad either!!

Misperception

Nutritious menus are more expensive and too much work

A little awareness …CAN lead to healthier decisions

Know your portion sizes

A deck of cards equals the size of 3 ounces.

A half of a cup equals the size of a computer mouse.

Know your portion sizes

¾ of a cup equals the size of a tennis ball.

3 ounces equals the size of 6 dice.

Include Daily Activity

More Activity

Adult Smoking

• 58.3% of current smokers indicated they have tried to stop smoking in the past year.

They imitate their parents

They give in to their friends

Wake Up ClermontYou don’t have to wait for the heart attack to make changes

You CAN make a difference in your health and the health of your children

BE ACTIVE - EAT SMART

Please visit www.clermonthealthdistrict.org for more information.