Adam Becker

I lead a multi-sector, comprehensive childhood obesity consortium that helps all Chicagoans to eat healthy and be active where they live, work, learn and play.

[Adam Becker @cloccexec]

Join me in asking Congress to protect the #BuildBackBetter Act, especially the child anti-hunger and anti-poverty provisions. SO important for child health and obesity prevention! Reach your Members of Congress directly with @fractweets Action Network https://t.co/VGDCxOGkfJ

[UConn Rudd Center @UConnRuddCenter]

A6: Taxes can also help reduce consumption. A recent study found that both higher sugar snacks and sugary drinks are the leading sources of sugar intake. Reducing the consumption of these products can help promote healthy eating. #SaludTues

[Héctor Manuel Ramírez ✊🏽 @CROWRDREAM]

@SaludAmerica This is so true! That is why the prosed changes to #SNAP and the public charge changes will have a negative impact on our communities, families, & children. #SaludTues

[Adam Becker @cloccexec]

Funding from @Kohls supports @CLOCC’s neighborhood initiative to promote healthy eating, physical activity, and environmental change.

[HHS OASH Region II @HHS_HealthReg2]

Obesity has serious health consequences. Childhood obesity is a contributing factor to a higher risk of chronic illnesses. Overweight & obese children typically grow into overweight and obese adults, who are susceptible to chronic health issues, such as #heartdisease. #SaludTues

[UConn Rudd Center @UConnRuddCenter]

A4: Childhood obesity and emotional problems, such as anxiety and depression, tend to develop hand-in-hand from as young as age 7 years. Children who have obesity are more likely to experience bullying and report lower quality of life. https://t.co/T2cSrPaZ08 #SaludTues

[HHS OASH Region II @HHS_HealthReg2]

Childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. Adverse Childhood Experiences have been linked to chronic health conditions and risky health behaviors. #SaludTues

[UConn Rudd Center @UConnRuddCenter]

A3: Rudd research has found that weight-based bullying is one of the most common forms of bullying reported by youth, and that some teachers have lower expectations for students with overweight than for “normal weight” students. https://t.co/IC8L27JYH8 #SaludTues

[Salud America! @SaludAmerica]

A3: Studies show that ACEs & trauma can increase the risk of obesity/ #unhealthyweight status in teenagers by as much as 2X! 😳 That’s why it’s so important to look at the whole child! #SaludTues https://t.co/Db0heVOXod

[Salud America! @SaludAmerica]

A3: Poverty, Trauma, & Sleep deprivation 💤 can also impact a child’s weight. 😢 More at ➡️ https://t.co/QzO1lyvFNo #SaludTues

[UConn Rudd Center @UConnRuddCenter]

A2: Kids today are also less active than they used to be. The President’s Council states that children born after the year 2000 may be the first generation not to live as long as their parents because of sedentary lifestyles. #SaludTues

[UConn Rudd Center @UConnRuddCenter]

A2: By one estimate, kids and teens get about 17% of their calories from added sugars, and about half of those calories come from drinks. In addition, sweetened beverages account for at least ⅕ of the weight gained between 1977 and 2007 among people in the U.S. #SaludTues

[UConn Rudd Center @UConnRuddCenter]

A1: Previous Rudd research has also found that prevalence of food swamps, or areas with high-density of fast food establishments, are a strong predictor of obesity rates. https://t.co/uOXuyUGR4S #SaludTues

[UConn Rudd Center @UConnRuddCenter]

A1: Recent Rudd research has shown that food companies continue to target junk food ads disproportionately toward black and hispanic kids. Hispanic teens viewed on average 2 more Spanish-language food ads in addition to English ads. https://t.co/b4ErXTgtrH #SaludTues

[Adam Becker @cloccexec]

@ObesityConf where root causes are the primary focus. Jamie Bussel Of @RWJF tells us the days of “addressing obesity as a stand-alone condition” must come to and end if we’re going to see the progress we desire. @CLOCC_Chicago agrees!!

[Adam Becker @cloccexec]

In fact, Bill Dietz @USNewsHealth Childhood Obesity Summit just named changes in WIC food package as one of the most important federal advances related to childhood obesity!