Healthier Eating Habits for Healthier Eating Habits for YouthYouth

Fiona Murphy

Needs AssessmentNeeds AssessmentSteps 1 & 2Steps 1 & 2

Primary Goal - Promote healthier eating habits for kids

Collecting Data- Primary and Secondary

Primary-Observe what children are eating for lunches

and snacks in Bowling Green Public Junior High

Schools.

Observe what is being taught in the classroom and

then observe eating habits in the cafeteria.

Are they applying what they are learning?

Do their parents pack them nutritional lunches?

Needs Assessment Needs Assessment Step 2Step 2

Secondary-Using selected resources to identify problem

and help configure a solution:

“We Can”-program set on by BDRHD designed to get

families into the habits of a healthy lifestyle

“Healthy People 2010”-includes the objectives that the

US Department of Health and Human Services has set

up for a healthier future.

Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote

Lifelong Healthy Eating-seeks to help with health

education curriculum

Needs Assessment Needs Assessment Step 3Step 3

Prioritize Problems:

1) Inconsistent Environments

2) Obesity Rates are Rising

3) Malnutrition is existing and increasing

within adolescent population

Needs Assessment Needs Assessment Step 4Step 4

Identifying and Prioritize Factors Linked to Health Problems

1) Not taught or applied nutritional and

physical habits in the home

2) Not enough fruits and vegetables

3) Too much consumption of saturated fat

and not enough complex carbohydrates

Needs Assessment Needs Assessment Step 5Step 5

Identifying and Prioritizing the Problem FactorsReinforcing Factor

Have programs which educate the parents/guardians on

the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Educate on

disease prevention and healthy promotion

Predisposing Factor

Knowledge-School Curriculum is not focused (or not

focused enough) around importance of healthy

lifestyle

Enabling Factor

Skills-10-15 year olds aren’t taught how to apply what they are

learning. (picking out your own lunch, exercise, etc.)

Needs Assessment Needs Assessment Step 6:validating the needsStep 6:validating the needs

According to the CDC:Obese children and adolescents are more likely to

become obese as adults. Approximately 80% of children who were

overweight at aged 10–15 years were obese adults at age 25 years.

Another study found that 25% of obese adults were overweight as children.

The study also found that if overweight begins before 8 years of age, obesity in adulthood is likely to be more severe.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/childhood/index.htm

GOALGOAL To increase awareness Children

and Parents have for the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

To increase physical activity for children ages 10-15

To motivate parents to take an active role in their children’s fitness and nutritional levels.

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

1. Increase fruits and veggies in diet2. Decrease consumption of

saturated fat and increase complex carbohydrates

3. Enhance physical education and

health education curriculum

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• To have 75% of elementary schools in Bowling Green, KY participate in program

• To have 50% 10-15 year old Children in the participating schools to sign up for program

• To obtain at least 50% success rate for participants increasing their fitness and nutritional levels.

INTENDED INTENDED INTERVENTIONSINTERVENTIONS

Healthy Guru Incentive ProgramA 7 week long after

school program. Students will pay set

amount which will include curriculum, supplies and any

other materials they will receive.

Class is designed for 10-15 year olds (5th-8th grade)

HEALTHY GURU INCENTIVE HEALTHY GURU INCENTIVE PROGRAMPROGRAM

. The class will help identify the nutritional importance of mineral and vitamin enriched

foods as well as educate on the

negative aspects of popular foods today. The program will also

educate on the benefits of physical activity and incorporating exercise

into their daily routine.

INTENDED INTENDED INTERVENTIONSINTERVENTIONS

Grocery Store toursThe final 30% of the

program will incorporate the parents. A kiosk will be set up in in 2 main grocery

stores in Bowling Green. In this part of the program parents and children will be given the opportunity to participate in the grocery store tours,

which will build on the learned behaviors already

acquired from this program.

GROCERY STORE TOURSGROCERY STORE TOURSHave lists available which include foods

which should be purchased depending

on your need (2 family list, 4 family list, list for family on the go, etc.) Have a dietitian on staff to show you

where these foods are. When families know

where nutritious, inexpensive food is

they are more inclined to buy it!

SAMPLE SHOPPING LISTSAMPLE SHOPPING LIST

Breakfast AVOID LIST:

Flavored Oatmeal“Candied Cereals”

Corn PopsFrosted FlakesChocolate Pebbles etc.

Hash browns

BREAKFAST:Plain OatmealPlain Shredded WheatOriginal CheeriosWhole Wheat English

muffins with unsalted butter

EggsTurkey SausageBacon (watch sodium)BBlueberries

SAMPLE SHOPPING LISTSAMPLE SHOPPING LIST

Lunch AVOID list:

PepperoniHam SandwichesFrench Bread pizza

Lunch ListAll natural PB & J on

whole wheat breadHealthy Choice

Tomato soupLean PocketsTunaTurkey SandwichesRoast Beef

Sandwiches

SAMPLE SHOPPING LISTSAMPLE SHOPPING LIST

Dinner AVOID List:TV dinnersAlfredoSpaghetti and

meatballsChicken pot pie

Dinner List:Thin crust pizzaBaked chicken

breastSteak tipsWheat PastaVegetablesRice

SAMPLE SHOPPING LISTSAMPLE SHOPPING LIST

Dessert AVOID List:

Drumsticks ice cream

Pecan pieCinnamon rolls

Dessert List:Frozen YogurtAll Natural Ice

CreamSugar free

PopsiclesFudge barsFruit SaladLow fat cakes

SAMPLE SHOPPING LISTSAMPLE SHOPPING LIST

Snacks List:Light and fit yogurtBaked ChipsPretzels (wheat)PGinger SnapsFig NewtonsKashi BarsSalsaBagel Bites

Snacks AVOID List:Oreo'sRegular chipsbreakfast bars Chewy Granola BarsQuesoPizza Rolls

FOR THE “ON THE GO” FOR THE “ON THE GO” FAMILYFAMILY

Chick-Fil-A-where no sandwich is over 500 calories

Burger King-Whopper Jr. Without Mayo

Dairy Queen-small chocolate sundae

Domino's-2 slices thin crust pizza

““ON THE GO”ON THE GO”

McDonald's- Quarter pounder without cheese6 piece nuggetsEgg Mcmuffin

AVOID:Mayo, cheese, Fillet o' fishHotcakes with butter and syrup

““ON THE GO”ON THE GO”

Sonic: Burger with mustardGrilled chicken wrapJr. banana split

AVOID:Chicken club toaster sandwichesFish sandwich

““ON THE GO”ON THE GO”

Wendy's-Ultimate chicken grill sandwichSour cream and chive potatoSmall chili and 4 piece nuggets

AVOID:Chicken club sandwich2 Jr. cheeseburgersMedium fries

IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAMIMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM Assign 5th-8th grade final project.

Though the tour is not mandatory, each child is responsible for picking up a nutrition grocery list and must be able to identify a new menu which resolves around a nutritious diet.

Parents will be encouraged to bring child to store to take the tour. For every parent that takes the actual tour puts their name in a drawing for $100 grocery gift card.

EVALUATIONEVALUATION

The children will be given a pretest and post test. The pretest will seek to answer just how much children already know about living a healthy, nutritious lifestyle and how they apply it. The post-test will be given after they have turned in their final project and will seek to see how much their diet has increased nutritionally.