List 10 goals of the Healthy People program. How successful is the program thus far?
What will be an ideal response?
Increase the proportion of adults who are at a healthy weight
Reduce the proportion of adults who are obese
Reduce iron deficiency among young children and females of childbearing age
Reduce iron deficiency among pregnant females
Reduce the proportion of children and adolescents who are overweight or obese
Increase the contribution of fruits to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older
Increase the variety and contribution of vegetables to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older
Increase the contribution of whole grains to the diets of the population aged 2 years and older
Reduce consumption of saturated fat in the population aged 2 years and older
Reduce consumption of sodium in the population aged 2 years and older
Increase consumption of calcium in the population aged 2 years and older
Increase the proportion of worksites that offer nutrition or weight management classes or counseling
Increase the proportion of physician office visits that include counseling or education related to nutrition or weight
Eliminate very low food security among children in US households
Prevent inappropriate weight gain in youth and adults
Increase the proportion of primary care physicians who regularly measure the body mass index of their patients
Reduce consumption of kcalories from solid fats and added sugars in the population aged 2 years and older
Increase the number of states that have state-level policies that incentivize food retail outlets to provide foods that are encouraged by the Dietary Guidelines
Increase the number of states with nutrition standards for foods and beverages provided to preschool-aged children in childcare
Increase the percentage of schools that offer nutritious foods and beverages outside of school meals
Progress in meeting the 2010 goals was mixed. A few objectives were met, about half made some progress, and several showed no progress—or even moved in the wrong direction. The objective to reduce average blood cholesterol levels was achieved, but objectives to eat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and to increase physical activity showed little or no improvement. Trends in over-weight and obesity actually worsened. Clearly, "what we eat in America" must change if we hope to meet the Healthy People goals.
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