Heres a glimpse at what a typical American family eats in 1 week

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Heres a glimpse at what a typical American
familyeats in 1 week
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The Revis family of North Carolina
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Obesity Trends Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990,
1998, 2006
(BMI ?30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 54
person)
1998
1990
2006
No Data 1519 2024 2529
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Achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight
can provide countless benefits.

• Most times, this is easier said than done.

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Studies show that when people work with others to
lose weight, their success rates are much higher.

• This program promotes healthy competition.

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2008 Statistics
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2008 Statistics
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2008 Statistics
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Team Registration

• 4 6 members (18 years and older)
• DUE January 27 (submit at Educational Sessions
  or directly to OSU Extension, Hancock County,
  7868 CR 140)
• Need Members? - Get Acquainted after the todays
  session!

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To Earn Team Bonus One point will be given per
team if one or more members attend a weekly
session. Teams can earn up to 12 points. Earning
12 points will give the team 2 pounds off their
final team weight in April. Be sure to sign in at
each session you attend to earn your points!
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2009 Dates
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2009 Educational Sessions
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2009 Educational Sessions
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Fitness Center Opportunities

• Anytime Fitness
• Core Fitness Ltd.
• Curves for Women
• Dance Fit Fusion
• Findlay Family Y.M.C.A.
• Flag City Fitness
• Gym by Jamie
• Lifestyles for Ladies
• Northwest Ohio Orthopedics Sports Medicine
• Open Circle Yoga Wellness Center

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Physical Activity Opportunities

• The Cube
• Salvation Army
• Findlay Village Mall
• Hancock County Park District
• Local Schools
• Grocery Store Tour

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Weekly Tips Posters
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Ohio State University Extension Hancock County
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION
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9 Keys to a Healthier You
2005 Dietary GUIDELINES

• Adequate Nutrients within Calorie Needs
• Weight Management
• Food Groups to Encourage
• Carbohydrates

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9 Keys to a Healthier You

• Alcoholic Beverages
• Food Safety
• Sodium Potassium
• Fats
• Physical Activity

Ideally, we want MORE than weight loss... these
9 keys can help you set goals!
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Get a plan that's just right for YOU!
http//MyPyramid.gov
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Basics of Weight Management
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Exercise and Calorie Guide
Shows Calories Burned in 30 Minutes
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Caloric Content of Common Foods
Some Fast Food Chain items are on the back side
of the page
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Fitness Log
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Until Then . . .

• Limit your calories consumed
• Increase your physical activity
• Encourage other team members
• Keep informed of new opportunities via radio,
  newspaper or the BeHealthyNow.us web site

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Hope to see you next Tuesday . . . Jan 27th here
at Central Middle School Setting and Reaching
Wellness Goals By Greg Arnette, MD, Health
Commissioner Hancock County Health Department
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• I pledge to embrace the daily challengeof
  healthy eating and exerciseand to celebrate the
  benefitsfor the rest of my life