Obesity

in Wisconsin: The 5 Things You Should Know

September 25, 2013

Todays Presenta=on
The 5 Ps (in 6 minutes): Problem Preven=on Partners Plan People

The Problem
64% of Wisconsin Adults are overweight or obese 25% of Wisconsin high school students are overweight or obese 31% of WI children 0-4 years old par=cipa=ng in WIC are overweight or obese

The Problem
Obesity-related medical expenses in Wisconsin are expected to reach $2.7 billion in 2013, puQng a tremendous burden on our families, businesses, communi=es and taxpayers.

Preven=on
BreasSeeding Fruit and Vegetable Consump=on Healthy Beverage Consump=on High-Energy Dense Food Consump=on Physical Ac=vity TV/Screen Time

**Star=ng early is important! Greater success at keeping weight o with early age.

Making Healthy Choices Easier

Individual
Environment

Culture Skills Knowledge Time

Breastfeeding, Healthy Eating & Physical Activity

Affordability Price/ Economic Access Policy Advertising

Environment
6

WIs Preven=on Eorts

Early Care and Educa=on Schools Community Food Environment Built Environment Worksites Healthcare

The Plan
Outlines goals and strategies Released in 2013 by WI DHS and Partners Download from WI DHS website

The Partners
Substan=al partnerships developed at the state-level to address obesity
Wisconsin Partnership for Ac=vity and Nutri=on Wisconsin Early Childhood Obesity Preven=on Ini=a=ve

WI DHSCDC Funds for integra=ng obesity, diabetes, and health disease preven=on NEWusing Collec=ve Impact to becer align government, private sector, communi=es, funders, advocates, and researchers

The People
There is a role for everyone in addressing obesity in WI. Join a state or local eort.