The Wellness Impact: Enhancing Academic Success through Healthy School Environments Laura Frese, RD, LDN Midwest Dairy Council April 30, 2013
Over 30% over-weight or obese Over 22% food insecure
Overweight or Obese Children at Risk for Chronic Diseases
The target
Mutually Reinforcing HIGHER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT POSITIVE HEALTH BEHAVIORS
What We Know Nutrition results are in
The Brain Where it begins
Benefits of Breakfast at School
Improving School Performance Breakfast makes academic and economic sense
Breakfast Comes in Many Forms
Your Brain on Exercise
School-based Physical Activity = Academic Achievement
School Wellness Policies
A Proven School Program
Take Action
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