Nutrition Concerns for Children/Adolescents Both: ________________ Overweight/obesity Iron-deficiency __________ _______________ Children: +________ Adolescents: +_________
Nutrition Concerns for Children/Adolescents Progress made on: Regress for: intake of ______________
Diet/Age trends (Figure 12.1)
Children with “Special Health Care Needs” Because of: developmental disabilities handicaps chronic disorders chronic illness They need more health services than the average child; are at nutritional risk Modified utensils are available
Brief history: 1935: _________ Act 1946: _______________ Act grants for nutrition 1946: _______________ Act 1966: ___________ Act year-round food assistance 1972: ________
Nutrition Programs: USDA School Breakfast Program provide > free to < ________ poverty reduced to ________ poverty full price for _______ poverty School Lunch Program provide > _________ Special Milk Program Summer Food Service Program for Children
Focus on NSLP Entitlement program? Who is eligible? What are the benefits? Are there restrictions? What is the goal/purpose? Is education mandated? Proven outcomes?
Nutrition Programs: USDA Nutrition Education and Training Program (NET) funds available via _____________ Cooperative Extension Service and USDA
Nutrition Programs: DHHS ___________ preschool comprehensive health education evaluations show positive effect
Nutrition Programs: Children w/ special needs 1975: Education for All Handicapped Children Act free public education supportive services, including health, counseling 1986: amendments comprehensive services, including nutrition
Nutrition Programs: Coalitions Action for Healthy Kids Non-profit coalition to address children’s health needs Regional teams organized within each state Access webpage and review Indiana’s AFHK activities.
Community Programs Re: Children/Adol. Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Food Stamps WIC TEFAP Medicaid Title V MCH funds Community Health Centers