Nutrition and ObesityJessiey Solomon- Kent Roosevelt

Sarah Young- Hudson Thomas Headen- StowKayla Hepler- Tallmadge

Nutrition and ObesityThe main idea of our project is to bring

awareness to obesity and how to prevent it. Nutrition is a major aspect when it comes to obesity.

ScheduleDates: April 8th, 14th, and 22ndTimes: Mr. Barber 8:55 and Mrs. Sweigart 9:20

Agenda:

April 7th - Your team to meet with Mrs. Vasbinder at 9:00 am at FranklinApril 8th - Explain obesity and nutrition (Assign My Plate/Activity Sheet)April 10th - Pick up My Plate and Activity Log from Teachers in the morningApril 14th - Review My Plate and show them how to make some fun but healthy snacksApril 22nd - Review results from Activity Log and teach students about fun activities to do. April 23-24 - Students complete My Plate and Activity Log. This can be a post assessment to see if students improve their habits. April 25th - Pick up My Plate and Activity Log from teachers

What We DidTaught 2nd grade students about obesity and nutrition

Made them snack books

Showed children fun activities

MyPlate activities

Mr. Barber’s 2nd grade Class

Mrs. Sweigart’s 2nd grade Class

Required Daily PortionsRequired/Suggested Portions:

Grains- 6 oz.Vegetables- 2.5 oz.Meat- 5.5 oz.Fruit- 2 cupsMilk and Dairy- 3 cups

Avoid consuming too much of these food groups through juiceFruit and Veggie juices are actually much less health because they

contain relatively high amounts of sugar

My Plate

Thank You! We would like to thank the following:

-Mr. Slattery-Valerie Beutel- Gurnett Raina-Whitney Sommers-Mrs. Vasbinder -Mr. Barber-Mrs. Sweigartand the 2nd grade students at Franklin elementary