October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,1,Nutrition and Physical Activity: A Good Fit!,Linnette Goard and Shari Gallup Extension Educators Family and Consumer Sciences Ohio State University Extension,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,2,Overview,FCS Strategic Plan Healthy Weight Management, Key Initiative Increase intake of fruits and vegetables Increase intake of whole grains Increase intake of low-fat dairy foods Increase physical activity Increase food security,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,3,Pre-testPower point presentation Present findings Present educational materialsPost-test,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,4,Objectives,Findings from literature review (Literature Review) Why Increase Physical Activity? What is Current Physical Activity Level? What is the Current GOAL of the Level of Physical Activity? What Interventions have helped INCREASE Physical Activity Level?,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,5,Objectives,What are the Implications for Extension? Summary of literature review How to incorporate information into ERIB-E sessions (content and process) Additional Resources Evaluation Strategies,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,6,“The first wealth is health.”,Ralph Waldo Emerson,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,7,Regular Physical Activity,Helps prevent: Obesity Heart disease Hypertension Diabetes Colon cancer Premature mortality 2000-2001 Behavior Risk Surveillance Survey USDHHS Physical Activity and Health:A Report of the Surgeon General, 1996,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,8,Why Increase Physical Activity?,Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease. Reduced the risk of developing diabetes. Reduces the risk of developing colon and other types of cancer. Promotes psychological well-being, as well as reducing the feeling of depression and anxiety. Helps control weight, build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints and prevents falls in older adults.,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,9,Health Benefits,Reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure & dying from heart disease. About 250,000 deaths per year (12%) attributed to heart disease due to a lack of physical activity.,Amer. Heart Assoc. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics - 2005 Update,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,10,Health Benefits,Reduces the risk of developing diabetes. 17 million Americans have diabetes and about 1/3 of these people are unaware of their condition. Consistent moderate intensity physical activity and a healthy diet may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 40-60 percent.,Amer. Heart Assoc. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics - 2005 Update,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,11,Health Benefits,Reduce the risk of developing colon and other types of cancer. Overweight and obesity are associated with cancers of the colon, rectum, prostate, endometrium, breast and kidney. Physical activity stimulates movement through the bowel which reduces long exposure to cancer-causing substances.,Amer. Cancer Society, 2000,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,12,Health Benefits,Promotes psychological well-being. Physical activity is associated with improved mental health and increased energy. The type of activity is not as important as an activity that fits into a regular routine.,Physician and Sports Medicine, 2000:28(10) Critical Public Health, 2003, Vol 13 No 3,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,13,Health Benefits,Helps control weight, build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, joints and prevents falls in older adults. Physical activity reduces the risk for a number of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis. Burns calories and helps maintain lean muscle mass key to any weight loss effort.,USDHHS Physical Activity and Health:A Report of the Surgeon General, 1996 J. Rheumatology, 2001:28(7),October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,14,Health Care Costs,The direct medical cost associated with physical inactivity was nearly $76.6 billion in 2000. 9.4% of all direct costs of healthcare in the U.S. is directly related to inactivity and obesity.,Orthopedic Nursing, 2004:23:211-216,October 183/05,Ohio State University Extension Family and Consumer Sciences,15,Physical Activity Definitions,Recommended physical activity Moderate intensity Vigorous intensity Regular vigorous activity Regular sustained activity Insufficient physical activity Sedentary activity/inactivity Leisure activity Occupational activity,USDHHS Physical Activity and Health:A Report of the Surgeon General, 1996 CDC U.S. Physical Activity Statistics: Definitions,