1. The Influence of high schools on type 1 diabetics
Lunch programs and Gym Classes
Genna Fanelli

2. Purpose
To study how high schools influence the diet and exercise of adolescent type 1 diabetics.

3. What is type 1 Diabetes? Affects the pancreas
Islet cells stop producing insulin
Insulin is not a cure
One of the most chronic diseases in American children
% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes are type 1
80 people per day are diagnosed in USA

4. Ideal diabetic lunch and exercise
Diet:
3 meals daily
Snacks between meals
15 servings of carbohydrates
A healthy lunch:
1 serving of protein
4 servings of carbohydrates
1 vegetable or salad

5. High School Lunch Options
National School Lunch Program
One third of recommended dietary allowance
Twice the amount of vegetables
Vending Machines
78% of middle and high schools
A la Carte options
High-fat and high-sugar food choices

6. Jessica Fanelli, 9th grade, type 1 diabetic
Primary Research
Jessica Fanelli, 9th grade, type 1 diabetic

7. Greensburg Central Catholic High School
Private schools do not follow NSLP
No nutritional values
No gym class

8. Survey Results 8 diabetics, ages 14-17, 6 females, 2 males
3 buy lunch, 5 pack lunch
1 student could easily access nutritional values in cafeteria, 4 could not, 3 were unsure
6 could only purchase water from vending machines
1 believed vending machines had healthy options

9. Marketing Implications
Better Communication
Healthier Options
Available and Accessible Nutritional Information and Menus
Presence of Physical Activity