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2. Agenda Program Overview All-Star States Survey Results STEPS at SNA meetings Goals discussion

3. Program Overview The STEPS Challenge is a health and wellness program, created just for school nutrition professionals. Sponsored by Jennie-O Turkey Store, it provides SNA members with resources and tips to live healthier.

4. Program Overview

5. Why a Wellness Program? Health and Wellness are a cornerstone of SNA’s Mission and Values!

6. Program Benefits Access valuable health resources to help you eat better, get more active, and improve your wellness It’s easy (and free) to get started Earn prizes like giftcards, cookbooks, fitness DVDs, and spa certificates

7. How it works Sign up online www.schoolnutrition.org/steps

8. How it works Explore the tools online at www.schoolnutrition.org/steps Access recipes, workouts, tips, toolkit, simple solutions, motivation

9. Monthly Challenges Each month, you can participate in a health or fitness- related challenge. To participate, download and print your tracking sheet, record your healthy choices on their sheet, upload your points for a chance to win a special healthy prize. 2014-2015 challenges begin in August 2014 and continue through May 2015

10. Monthly Challenges Here’s a sample sheet

11. Monthly Challenges Add up your points at the end of the month Did you earn 50+? You’re eligible to receive a prize! Report your monthly points online on STEPS website

12. 2014-2015 Challenge Lineup MonthChallenge August 2014Hydrate Daily September 2014An Apple a Day October 2014Get Walking November 2014Protein Packs a Punch December 2014Stress-Less Holidays January 2015Jot it Down February 2015Skip the Sodium March 2015Balance Your Breakfast April 2015Spring into Fitness May 2015Reach Out & Connect

13. Monthly Prizes There is a prize drawing every month, and 5 winners are picked!

14. Prizes 2013-2014 Grand Prize All-Expenses paid trip for the winner and a guest to attend ANC 2014 in Boston!

15. All-Star States SNA state affiliates that get the most members actively participating in STEPS are rewarded!

16. All-Star States The three STEPS All-Star States will be honored at ANC 2014 and their members are entered in the special Grand Prize drawing There are winners in each membership division 1-500 member division (Winner – South Dakota) 500-1,000 division (Winner – Missouri) 1,000+ members division (Winner – Ohio) Visit www.schoolnutrition.org/steps to learn morewww.schoolnutrition.org/steps

17. All-Star States [STATE] is in the [NUMBER] division – so you compete against other state affiliates in this division Help us win by participating in the challenges! 2013-2014 results

18. Success Stories How has the STEPS Challenge improved your health? We want to hear about it! No weight loss required. Participants can submit success stories online at schoolnutrition.org/steps

19. In 2013, SNA surveyed SNA members participating in STEPS to ask them about their habits and how they are using the program… Survey Results

20. Almost 75% of participants say STEPS has helped them create healthy habits

21. Survey Results Members say the most difficult challenge required them to take a time-out for themselves and relax. SNA members are busy and stressed!

22. Survey Results 85% of participants said the difficulty of the challenges is just about right.

23. Survey Results Members’ favorite challenges were related to eating fruit and getting more physical exercise

24. Member Feedback “I would say I lost around 3-4 lbs. with this challenge. My family liked all the choices too. I am trying to continue the push on the fresh fruits. My fridge is so much more colorful!” “We participate in the STEPS Challenge as a team. It motivates us when we know we’re accountable to one another. We especially liked the challenge where you get points for resting. We’re looking forward to the next STEPS Challenge!”

25. “It is a very good program, I enjoy reading the material, trying new things, different exercises, and tips you have given. Very informational at your fingertips. I have really enjoyed it and will continue to work at my exercise habits, and eating better, thanks so much!” “I like that it is pretty simple. One thing to focus on each month, simple tracking sheet to return…simple is good” Member Feedback

26. STEPS at SNA Meetings

27. SNIC 2015: January 11-13 in Phoenix, AZ ANC 2015: July 12-15 in Salt Lake City, UT

28. Your Next STEPS Sign up online at www.schoolnutrition.org/stepswww.schoolnutrition.org/steps Check out the health and wellness tips on the website to help you get motivated Download your tracking sheet and start participating in the monthly challenges!

29. Q+A