Humongous Insurance

Oma Ramsaroop, MPH student Walden University

PUBH 6165 - 4Instructor: Stephen D. Arnold, Ph. D.

Spring, 2010

Promoting Healthy Eating: How Restaurants Can Help

Presentation Objectives

Current national and local obesity statistics

Current trends in family diningWhich restaurants currently carry

nutritional informationHealth risks associated with bad food

choicesNutritional Guidelines Current barriers

Objectives2

National Statistics

58 million Americans are overweight (BMI 25-29)

40 million are obese (BMI > 30)3 million are morbidly obese (BMI >

35)8 out of 10 adults over age 25 are

overweightHealthy People 2010 goals for obesity

are 15% for adults and less than 5% for children.

Reference:Huse, 2007

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Percentage of Obesity in US Adults

Reference: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html#Stat

e

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Broward County StatisticsBehavioral Risk Factors

(BRFSS) Data (Percent of Adults...)

Year(s)

Age-Adjusted Rate1

Quartile2

State Age-Adjusted Rate

U.S. Healthy People 2010 Goal3

With diagnosed hypertension 2007 26.5% 1 28.2%

Who have diagnosed high blood cholesterol

2007 37.6% 3 37.1% 17%

Who had their cholesterol checked in the past 5 years

2007 79.9% 3 78.5%

Who meet moderate physical activity recommendations

2007 33.8% 4 34.6%

Who meet vigorous physical activity recommendations

2007 24.3% 3 26.0%

Who engage in no leisure-time physical activity

2007 26.1% 2 26.4% 20%

Who eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day

2007 27.6% 2 26.2%

Who are overweight 2007 36.9% 2 38.0%

Who are obese 2007 20.4% 1 24.1% 15%

Reference:http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/

DisplayHTML.aspx?ReportType=7244&County=6&year=2008

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Obesity Related Health Problems

80% of Type II diabetes70% of cardiovascular diseases42% of breast & colon cancer

diagnoses are among obese patients26% of obese individuals have high

blood pressure

Reference:Huse, 2007

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Obesity and Healthcare Costs

Moderate obesity ($670 increase – 21%)

Severe obesity ($2,441 increase – 75%)

A weight loss of 10% in an obese individual is estimated to save $2,200 to $5,300 in medical costs

Reference:Huse, 2007

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Nutritional Information1/3 of a person’s daily calories come

from restaurants

Consumers spend over $400 billion annually dining out.

Majority of consumers underestimate sodium levels, saturated fats, calories, & fat intake.

Reference:Macera, 2010

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Fast Food vs Dine - In

Fast food restaurants are more likely to make nutritional information available to consumers through brochures or websitesEx. Subway, Taco Bell, McDonald’s, Starbucks

Most “dine-in” restaurant do not disclose their food’s nutritional informationIt is harder because of custom orders, daily

specials, etc.

Only 54% of large chain restaurants in the U.S. provide nutritional information to consumers.

Reference:Macera, 2010

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Labeling Laws

Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990

Requirements: serving size, servings per container, amount per serving, calories, percent daily value, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, vitamins A & C, calcium, and iron

Reference: http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/Inspections/

InspectionGuides/ucm074948.htm10

Target Audience

Restaurant vendors & suppliersRestaurant managers/ owners

Broward County residentsWithin schoolsPublic meetings

Target Audience11

Addressing the Community

Educational presentation Fact sheet distribution & informal

exchangeSmall group discussionsGroup recommendation compilation

Addressing the Community12

Outcomes

Outcomes13

Increased number of local restaurants with healthy options and nutritional information

Increased community interest in making healthier choices

How will restaurants benefit from providing nutritional

info???• Increased ratings increased customers increased income

Benefits to Restaurants

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ReferencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2009).

Obesity and overweight: Introduction. Retrieved on April 25,

2010 from http://www.cdc.gov

Food and Drug Administration (FDA). (2009). Nutritional

Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) Requirements (8/94 –

2/95). Retrieved from

http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/Inspections/InspectionGuides/ucm074948.htm on April 25, 2010.

Florida Department of Health (FLDOH). (2008). Broward County Chronic Disease Profile. Retrieved on April 25, 2010 from http://www.floridacharts.com/charts/DisplayHTML.aspx?ReportType=7244&County=6&year=2008

References15

References (cont)Huse, D.M. (2007, April). Obesity in the workforce: Health

effects and healthcare costs. Retrieved on April 25, 2010,

from: http://home.thomsonhealthcare.com/uploadedFiles/Cost_of_Obesity_in_the%20Workplace.pdf

Macera, C.A. (2010). Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for a

Healthier Nation. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

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