Health & Wellness in School Presented by: Myra Saraza-Pacheco RN PHN Cardinal Ambrozic Secondary School Parent Council

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1 Health & Wellness in School Presented by: Myra Saraza-Pacheco RN PHN Cardinal Ambrozic Secondary School Parent Council

2 How we eat and move 35% of student in Peel (aged 12-18) are physically inactive during leisure time 15% of Grade 7-12 students in Peel report eating vegetables and fruit at least five times daily 69% of Peel students consume sugar-sweetened beverages at least once per week

3 Diabetes rates Rates of diabetes in Peel are higher than the GTA and the Province as a whole. Type 2 diabetes prevalence rates per 100 people Peel Region = 9.98 Brampton = Mississauga = 9.46 Caledon = 7.67 Greater Toronto Area = 9.04 Ontario = 8.28

4 Did you know? Without intervention, diabetes rates in Peel are expected to rise from 1/10 (2007) to 1/6 (2027) In Peel, type 2 diabetes rates are highest in Brampton, particularly in the northeast

5 A prescription for CHANGE Our vision is... a prescription for change Mobilize Brampton to address type 2 diabetes by empowering the community to make healthier eating and active lifestyle changes. 5 or more servings of vegetables and fruit per day 2 hours or less of screen time per day 1 hour of physical activity per day 0 sugar-sweetened beverages

6 HCI PRIORITIES Healthy Eating: 1. Healthy Fundraising & Events 2. School Nutrition Programs 3. Promoting Healthy Beverages Physical Activity: 4. Physical Activity Guidelines 5. Active Spaces 6. Active Transportation

7 Servings of Vegetables and Fruits

8 Why eat healthy? Benefits of healthy eating Improves concentration and memory Meets nutrient and energy needs Promotes healthy growth and development Helps prevent health problems Achieves and maintains a healthy weight Builds healthy habits that last a lifetime

9 Canada s food Guide

10 Tips to eat more veggies and fruit 1. Visualize it Keeping a fruit bowl on the counter or veggies and fruit washed and cut up ready to go in visible containers in the fridge 2. Throw it in your favorites Adding veggies into your omelets, soups, and pasta dishes are great way to get more. Try adding fresh or frozen fruit to cereal, yogurt parfaits, or smoothies 3. Ask for it When eating out, ask for side of salad or veggies/fruit

11 HEALTHY SCHOOL Have a good breakfast Bring healthy snacks Healthy Fundraising & SFBP Compliance Create a Supportive Environment! Get Involved e.g. Wellness committee/ Champion

12 Sugar- Sweetened Beverages

13 Did you know? 355 ml can = 10 teaspoons of sugar

14 Video: Dangers of Drinking Soda 4:24

15 Healthy beverages Water Water is best choice for hydration Tap water is convenient, safe and easy Milk and Alternatives Choose plain unflavored milk or fortified soy beverage

16 Fruit juice vs. Fruit drink Fruit drinks are not the same as fruit juice Fruit drinks or punches are mostly water and sugar Careful with: Cocktail Punch Drink Tips: Choose vegetables and fruit more often than juice Look for juices that are labeled 100% juice

17 Hour of Physical Activity

18 Physical Activity c0 4:02 z14 5:04

19 1 minute Physical activity break STAND UP!

20 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines

21 Why be physically active? Active student: Improve health Better academic performance in school Improve fitness levels Grow stronger Have fun playing with friends Feel happier Maintain a healthy body weight Improve their self-confidence Learn new skills

22 Tips to be physically active 1. Plan ahead or set up a routine E.g., take a simple walk during lunch or after dinner 2. Limit screen time Be active as a family, spend time with your friends in person 3. Use existing infrastructure E.g., yard, park, sport or recreation programs 4. Build physical activity into your day E.g., walk to and from school, take the stairs, park further away when shopping

23 Hours of Screen Time

24 Did you know? Children and youth: Average of 6 hours/day of screen time on weekdays Average of 7 hours/day of screen time on weekends Canadian Pediatric Society s guidelines recommend no more than 2 hours/day of screen time

25 Tips to reduce screen time Manage exposure to TV, computers, gaming devices, smartphones and tablets: 1. Create or follow limits - no more than 2 hours per day E.g., non-academic use 2. Balance screen time and active time E.g., active family game instead of video games in the evenings 3. Designate media-free times and locations E.g., dinner time or bedroom

26 Video: Screen Time 9Zs 3:11

27 MENTAL HEALTH The state of a person s mental health can influence the onset or course of physical or mental illness. Similarly the state of a person s physical health can influence their mental health (World Health Organization, 2005) Eating healthy foods and being physically active helps us deal with the effects of stress and mental health.

28 START THE SCHOOL YEAR OFF RIGHT Eat Healthy Don t skip BreakFAST Be physically active Less Screen Time Get a good night s sleep

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30 QUESTIONS? Myra Saraza-Pacheco School Public Health Nurse Have a great school year!