Thomas Hisiro, Ed.D. Jennifer Riggleman, M.S. Marshall University
Small Liberal Arts College 800 Students Located in Elkins, WV Randolph Co. Population 29,384 Davis and Elkins College Sport Science Department 3 Majors Exercise Science Physical Education Sport Management
CDC in 2012 ranked WV 3 rd in the nation in adult obesity at 32.5% of the population
67.4% were considered overweight 14.2% of 9 th -12 th graders were obese 13.7% of age 2-5 were obese West Virginia State Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Profile. (2012). Retrieved from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/stateprograms/fundedstates/west_virginia.html
Obesity in WV
Trust for Americas Health through research, predicts nationwide obesity rates to continue to rise at a staggering rate by 2030 In 2030 obesity rates in WV are predicted to increase to 60.2% Reducing BMI by 5 points could save the state a predicted $3.6 billion
Adult Obesity Rates Could Exceed 60% in 13 States by 2030, According to New Study. (2012, September 18). Retrieved from Trust for America's Health: http://healthyamericans.org/newsroom/releases/?releaseid=273
Obesity In WV According to the CDC: Only 30.6% of adults in WV participate in regular , moderate (300 minutes/week) or vigorous (150 minutes/week) activity 33.2% said they had participated in no physical activity in the past month
West Virginia State Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Profile. (2012). Retrieved from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/stateprograms/fundedstates/west_virginia.html
Activity in WV 71.9% of adults in WV reported consuming less than recommended levels of fruits 2 or more times per day 85.5% of adults in WV reported consuming less than the recommended levels of vegetables 3 or more times per day 34.5% drank soda or pop (not including diet sodas) in the preceding 7 days to the survey. West Virginia State Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Profile. (2012). Retrieved from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/stateprograms/fundedstates/west_virginia.html
Dietary Habits Sport Science Department applied to the Snowshoe Foundation for a grant for a weight and wellness clinic to be held at Davis and Elkins College
$5,000 grant award was given in December 2012. Grant Application
The Mission of the Snowshoe Foundation is to seek to enhance the quality of life in our local communities through assisting local organizations and / or individuals in areas of health, human services, education, recreation, the arts, culture and the environment, with an emphasis on children, youth and family programs
Snowshoe Foundation. (2012). Retrieved from Snowshoe Foundation: http://snowshoefoundation.org/
Project Life-Change Funding Provided Will Include: 1. Lifecycles (2) 2. Food for Cooking Class 3. Supplies: Pedometers, Calipers, Testing Materials such as BP cuffs, glucose testing, cholesterol testing, etc. 4. Advertising Materials 5. Educational Materials
16 week program Meeting once per week Exercise Prescriptions designed Nutritional Assessment of diet analyzed Weekly Educational Topics Free Membership for the 16 weeks at D&E Fitness Center and Elkins YMCA Program Design Program Design Participants will have pre and post testing: Functional capacity Blood Pressure Glucose Cholesterol Level of health knowledge Decision made to perform a Needs Assessment Survey Distributed to D&E Students, Faculty, and Staff Community Wellness Database at Davis Memorial Hospital (serving Randolph and 4 surrounding counties) Project Life-Change Survey 44% College Students 8% Faculty Members 18% Staff members 29% Community Members 224 Total Approximately 22% response rate Participants - Roles 96% White 3% African-American < 1% Each of the Other Ethnic Groups
Participants - Ethnicity 31% between $25,000-$50,000 31% between $50,000-$99,999 13.7% above $100,000 23.7% below $25,000 Participants Household Income 34.5% some college but no degree 19.7% bachelors degree 24.2% graduate degree Participants- Education 44.8% exercise more than 30 min/day on a regular basis 25.7% were not exercising at all 29.4% sometimes Exercise Types of Exercise
14.3% not exercising currently 28.2% do not eat fast food 46.1% eat fast food once a week 21% eat fast food two or more times per week Fast Food Weight Loss
16.7% did not want to lose weight 54% want to lose 20 lbs. or less 18% want to lose 20-39 lbs. 11.1% want to lose 40 or more lbs. Weight Loss Reasons
54% - to feel better 25% - to look better Obstacles to Healthy Living
Most significant obstacle : Lack of Time 27.8% (Always)
Lack of Motivation 16.7% (Always)
Caretaking Issues 33% (Always and Sometimes)
No Access to Facilities or Equipment 36% (Always and Sometimes)
Somewhat Interested 56.2% (121 respondents)
Very Interested 18.6% (40 respondents) Interest In The Program Beneficial Topics for Program
Most Beneficial Topics
Exercise 57.3% Diet 51.2% Cooking 47.7% Muscular Strength 40.2% Cholesterol 27.1% Heart Disease 26% High Blood Pressure 25.8% Survey Information Has Provided:
Identification of Interest in Program Activity Level of Potential Participants Obstacles to Healthy Living Educational Topics of Interest Project Life-Change Initial Press Release: Grant Award within the next week May: More detailed press release with program information and contact info. Booth with information at Health Expo and other community activities during the summer. Last Press Release in July for participants to sign- up
Project Life-Change Project Life-Change Implement Topics from Survey Provide childcare Address Obstacles to Lifestyle Change Look Forward to Start Date of
August 14 Open House August 19 Program Begins
Questions? Jennifer Riggleman rigglemanj@dewv.edu Contact Information