The Epidemic
57% of New Mexico adults are overweight or obese. (CDC BRFSS, 2002)
17% of non-Hispanic white adults and 22% of Hispanic adults in New Mexico are obese. (CDC BRFSS, 2002)
The obesity rate among New Mexico adults increased by 100% between 1990 and 2002. (CDC BRFSS, 1990, 2002)
26% of New Mexico high school students are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. (NM Survey of High School Students, 2001)
22% of low-income children between 2 and 5 years of age in New Mexico are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. (CDC PedNSS, 2002)
Program Priorities
The Obesity, Physical Activity, and Nutrition (OPAN) Forum Planning Group is working to develop a comprehensive state plan for preventing obesity through improved nutrition and increased physical activity. Five district meetings are planned throughout the state to identify the needs and priorities related to physical activity and nutrition expressed by a diverse spectrum of New Mexicans. The meetings will take place in the four quadrants of the state, which is largely rural and frontier in nature, and in the Albuquerque metropolitan area. The meetings will include representatives of Native American tribes and pueblos. The University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center's long history of collaborating with Native American communities in promoting good nutrition and physical activity will be an invaluable asset for identifying priorities and partnering in culturally relevant activities with Native American communities.
Partners
AARP
Action for Healthy Kids Coalition
Albuquerque Public Schools
Alamogordo Public Schools
Chronic Disease Prevention Council
Cloudcroft Public Schools
Elementary School Health Education Institute
Food and Nutrition Education Program
Las Cruces Public Schools
New Mexico Chronic Disease Council
New Mexico Coalition to Promote Physical Activity and Nutrition
New Mexico Department of Education
New Mexico Farmers’ Marketing Association
New Mexico Office of Aging and Long Term Care
New Mexico School Nurses’ Association
New Mexico Sports and Wellness
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service
New Mexico WIC Program
Taos Pueblo Diabetes Program
University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center
WALK Albuquerque
YWCA
Recent Accomplishments and Products
Formed an Obesity Physical Activity and Nutrition (OPAN) Forum Planning Group.
Held second annual Obesity Symposium for health care providers.
Upcoming Events and Products
Additional questions on nutrition and physical fitness will be added to the BRFSS and Youth Tobacco Survey.
A statewide forum for physical activity and nutrition initiatives in school environments will be convened.
A conference will be held to provide training in 5 A Day to health promotion workers across the state.
Project Period: 2003–2008
Year First Funded: 2003
Funding Stage: Capacity Building
Contact Person:
David Vigil
Chronic Disease Bureau Chief
New Mexico Department of Public Health
Telephone: 505-841-5836 Fax: 505-841-5865
E-mail:
davidv@doh.state.nm.us
Data Sources
CDC BRFSS — CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
CDC PedNSS — CDC’s Pediatric Nutrition Surveillance System
CDC YRBSS — CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
NM SHSS — New Mexico Survey of High School Students
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obes...new_mexico.htm
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