Katie Eldred Nutrition Education Grant Coordinator ext A partnership between the CHS Agriscience Program, Washington Elementary & the CUE.

POP QUIZ TIME!

1. Nationally, Michigan ranks as the ____ most obese state. A. 5 th B. 4 th C. 10 th D. 9 th

2. Over the last 15 years, the obesity rate in Michigan has increased by _%. A. 27% B. 103% C. 54% D. 77%

3. TRUE OR FALSE Adults who earn less than $15,000/year are 10% more likely to be obese than those who make at least $50,000/year

4. What percent of children in Michigan are considered obese? A % B % C % D. 9.5 %

5. One in __ Michiganders have diabetes A. 10 B. 5 C. 20 D

6. Nationally __ % of all Americans are obese. A % B % C % D %

7. ___% of youth do not consume adequate (5 or more) servings of fruits and vegetables per day. A. 80% B. 70% C. 60% D. 50%

8. What percentage of students at the CUE qualify for Free or Reduced lunch prices? A. 50% B. 34% C. 54% D. 22%

9. In 2011, the USDA replaced the old Food Pyramid graphic with: A. The 2012 Food Pyramid B. MyFood C. MyPlate D. MyPyramid THEN

HOW DID YOU DO??

1. Nationally, Michigan ranks as the ____ most obese state. A. 5 th B. 4 th C. 10 th D. 9 th

2. Over the last 15 years, the obesity rate in Michigan has increased by _%. A. 27% B. 103% C. 54% D. 77%

Adults who earn less than $15,000/year are 10% more likely to be obese than those who make at least $50,000/year TRUE OR FALSE 3.

4. What percent of children in Michigan are considered obese? A % B % C % D. 9.5 %

5. One in __ Michiganders have diabetes A. 10 B. 5 C. 20 D

6. Nationally __ % of all Americans are obese. A % B % C % D %

7. ___% of youth do not consume adequate (5 or more) servings of fruits and vegetables per day. A. 80% B. 70% C. 60% D. 50%

8. What percentage of students at the CUE qualify for Free or Reduced lunch prices? A. 50% B. 34% C. 54% D. 22%

9. In 2011, the USDA replaced the old Food Pyramid graphic with: A. The 2012 Food Pyramid B. MyFood C. MyPlate D. MyPyramid THENNOW

During the last week: Only 47% of youth were physically active for at least 60 minutes per day On an average school day: 30% of youth spent 3 or more hours watching TV 23% of youth used computer or video games for 3 or more hours 28% of youth drank at least one pop or soda a day. MICHIGAN STATS

1 in 5 Michiganders participate in SNAP. In 2009, Michiganders missed 305 million meals they could not afford. Obesity costs Michigan $2.9 billion annually. MORE MICHIGAN STATS

REVIEW Location Eaton Co. & Michigan- higher obesity rates and RISING Income Direct correlation with healthy eating Long-Term Effects Medical concerns, increased health care costs

REVIEW Unhealthy Habits Inadequate amount of fruits and veggies Inadequate amount of physical activity Our Kids

CLASSROOM EFFECTS Food Insecurity/Lack of proper nutrition = Decreased social skills Sickness/absenteeism Lowered math and reading skills Increased weight gain Decreased self-esteem Physical Activity = Academic & Nutrition Achievement

OUR SOLUTION… NUTRITION EDUCATION! Good Food Matters in Charlotte

BACKGROUND Grant received by CHS Ag Teachers Nick Thompson & Lorin Stewart in 2011 Provided to SNAP-Ed Eligible schools Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Must be 50% Free/Reduced Lunch From USDA through MNN at MFF in conjunction with the MDHS Enough acronyms?!

Good Food Matters In Charlotte – An Overview Connect CHS Ag students with elementary students Utilize ‘Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools’ Curriculum with ‘Harvest of the Month’ Monthly classroom visits from Ag Students 45 min.- 1 hour in length Food Tastings + Nutrition Lesson

Good Food Matters In Charlotte – An Overview Summer School Program School Garden (in summer months)

GOALS 1. Increase fruit & vegetable consumption. ½ serving/day increase by August Increase physical activity. 2.5 hour increase/week by September

PE-Nut “EPEC” PE Curriculum (K-3) Parent Newsletters (Monthly) “Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools” Monthly units taught by Ag Students

PE-Nut “Building Leadership” Principal’s guide to Nutrition Education Daily announcements, newsletter inserts, etc. “Fit Bits” Physical Activity supplemental piece Increases on task behaviors by up to 20% in students who are on task less than 50% of the time

Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools Taught by High School Students 2 sets of curriculum K-2 nd Grade 3 rd -5 th Grade One 45 min. unit/month from Nov.-May

YOUR ROLE Provide mentors with guidance/support within the classroom Tips & Tricks Help evaluate efforts of high school students Track Nutrition Ed. lessons/activities used outside of GFM programming (Fit Bits, etc.) Sign-Off on monthly activity logs Match

GET STARTED TODAY! November Survey Tips & Tricks Classroom Info. Sheet Pledge Banner (to come soon!)

QUESTIONS ? Katie Eldred Nutrition Education Grant Coordinator ext