1. Nutrition Alyssa Hinkle Alex Drouillard Melissa Hardcastle Healthy Eating Promo

3. Skit and Pre-Assessment Enjoy our skit then work on the worksheet handed out for about 5 minutes. If you have any questions let us know.

4. Why is educating about nutrition important?  Students need knowledge about what, when and how much to eat  Obesity in childhood is becoming an epidemic  Healthy nutrition is one of the main factors affecting school performance

5. Why is junk food not so great?  easily available and popular foods in schools today are hindering learning  many popular foods in cafeterias are leaving kids tired, unfocused, jittery, and sick  impact students’ grades and performance  influences their behavior and moods.

6. Why is junk food not so great? (continued)  According to the Society for Neuroscience, recent studies show that diets with a lot of saturated fats, impair learning and memory.  Foods with saturated fats are usually the most affordable and available in schools.  Many foods that are available in the cafeteria are filling kids with food that lowers their brain power.  Examples: french fries, pizza, cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, etc.

7. Video clip: “Healthy Lunch Trays”  Lunch Trays Lunch Trays

8.  Implementation of healthier school plans  “Healthy Schools” across the country show lower incidences of dropouts, drug use, weapons, and fighting,  Rise in student performance, as grades have also improved

9. Wellness Intervention  Physical activity that emphasizes team building and working cooperatively  Parents need to meet during intervention about two times to ensure their knowledge about their son/daughter having a healthy lifestyle.  Teach students about nutrition through free samples of healthy foods, why junk food does not help them, and the food pyramid

10. Activities to use in the Classroom  Activity 1- Melissa  My whole body can move  Activity 2- Alyssa  My Plate  Activity 3- Alex  Step forward, Step back Priceless School Lunch

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