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League of Women Voters “Making a Difference for Children in
Our Communities”
Mary Lou Langenhop, CEO
Children’s Hunger Alliance
May 14, 2011
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Feeding Hungry Minds and Bodiesthrough collaboration and expert advice
Directly Feed Children Nutritious Meals
Increase Access to Nutritious Food
Educate Children about Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
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Hunger Findings
Have there been times in the past twelve months when you did not have enough money to buy food that you or your family needed?
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Hunger Findings
One in five of all Ohio respondents – YES
One in four of Ohio respondents with children – YES – 750,000 children
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Hunger FindingsTop 100 Metropolitan
Areas
#3 – Youngstown – 24%#13 – Toledo – 21%#24 – Columbus – 20%#27 – Cleveland – 20%#35 – Cincinnati – 19%#37 – Dayton – 19%#50 – Akron – 18%
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Hunger Findings
1.81 million on Food Stamps in Ohio in February
Up 14% since 2009
Up 75% since 2010
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1989 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1992 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1993 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1994 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1995 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1996 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1997 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1998 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1999 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2000 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2001 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
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(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2002
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2003 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2004 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2005 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2006 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2007 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2008 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2009 (*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
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Childhood obesity has increased also
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SolutionsSchool Breakfast • Improves academic outcomes• Reduces absenteeism• Improves behavior• Increase of 170,000 over 7 years• Through best practices• Through financial success
$41.8M available if we maximize usage
373,488
205,966
232,497
254,340
280,191
310,448
335,091
358,180
175,000
200,000
225,000
250,000
275,000
300,000
325,000
350,000
375,000
SY02-03 SY03-04 SY04-05 SY05-06 SY06-07 SY07-08 SY08-09 SY09-10
$56.8M
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SolutionsHealthy Kids Healthy Schools
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Healthy Kids Healthy Schools Outcomes
• 375 middle schools strengthen school breakfast, increasing participation by 30,000 children and over 1.5M meals
• 49,500 students will report increases in their consumption of nutrient-rich foods
• 450 middles schools will demonstrate an increase in nutrient rich foods in school meals, vending, stores, & afterschool
• 240 schools implement stronger, effective school wellness policies
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What you can do!• Check your county’s school breakfast numbers• Ask your school how many of their low-
income kids are eating breakfast at school• Lobby with your school and your elected
officials for improved nutrition and more physical activity
• Get involved in Ohio Action for Healthy Kids• Encourage your school to sign up for Healthy
Kids Healthy Schools and Fuel Up to Play 60
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Thank you for your interest and action to address hunger and
obesity in Ohio!