N & W - Identify Community Resources

N & W - Identify Community Resources

Poll

Do we have a Parks & Rec?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

Multiple Choice

In 2010 there were 29,890 gyms/fitness centers in the United States. How many were there in 2019?

• 24,650

• 33, 937

• 41,370

Gyms & Fitness Centers

• The total number in the USA increased by about 11,500 in ten years

• Statistically, the USA offers 1.2 gyms/fitness centers per every 100,000 residents

Multiple Choice

What is the RECOMMENDED number of gyms/fitness centers per capita for optimum health gains?

• 1 for every 10,000 residents

• 1 for every 200,000 residents

• 1 for every 7500 residents

Multiple Choice

In 2010 the United States was home to 171,390 fast food restaurants, compared to ~30,000 gyms. How many fast food restaurants are we home to in 2020?

• 179,000

• 191,500

• 187,000

What is the state of health in our communities in the United States of America?

• Only 20% of our residents live within a half of a mile of a gym, fitness center, or park

• Only 6 states require physical education in grades K-12

• Of citizens age 6 and over, only 28% are active, which means choosing to participate in cardio and movement to tone and strengthen at least 30 minutes each day

The American Diet

• The typical American diets exceed the recommended intake levels or limits in four categories: fats, sugars, sodium, and saturated fat

• Americans typically eat less than the recommended amounts of vegetables, fruits, whole-grains, dairy products, and oils.

• Reducing the sodium Americans eat by 1,200mg per day on could save up to $20 billion a year in medical costs.

Food Availability & Consumption

• Food available for consumption increased in all major food categories from 1970 to 2008.

• Average daily calories consumed per person increased by approximately 600 calories daily since 1970.

• Nearly 10% of our population live a mile or more away from stores or markets that sell fresh produce, which means they live in a "food desert".

American Choices

• 1/3 of American high school students play video games at least 3 hours per day

• On average, Americans of all ages spend 10.5 hours daily on a screen

• The typical American has 5 hours of leisure time each day, but still says they have no time to exercise

Open Ended

How many games do you have on your phone right now?

Open Ended

What do you think some solutions to these problems could be?

Poll

Could this approach be a possible solution to some of our health problems?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

This are statistics about the United States of America. What is the situation in our own community?

• You have a research assignment to complete

• You have a utopian community to create

• Have fun!