1. Presented by Nafisa Frazier, Franca Ibe Ochuba, Bertha Keti, Lilian Lwomeleza, Yelena Tatli, Jessica Wilborn

2. HEALTHY PEOPLE 2020 Objective To “prevent inappropriate weight gain in children aged 2-5 years and 6-11 years” (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2014). The students involved in the activities are 5 years old to 6 years old at Islamic School of Greater Kansas City.

3. WHY WE CHOSE THIS TOPIC? Windshield survey - observed many obese adults and children. To educate about identifying healthy foods and exercising To encourage healthy habits. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=g390zSk2bQE https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=g390zSk2bQE

4. ACTIVITIES MOVE!!! Exercise for strength and flexibility (The Nemours Foundation, 2014) Teaching kids different types of exercise activities

5. ACTIVITIES IDENTIFYING HEALTHY DRINKS Know what constitutes unhealthy drinks Know that drinking in moderation is important Know healthier drinks to choose

6. ACTIVITIES IDENTIFYING HEALTHY FOODS Use of food pyramid Identifying what food belonged to what group Identifying amount of servings for each (United States Department of Agriculture, 1999)

7. ACTIVITIES IDENTIFYING HEALTHY FOODS Match different foods on the healthy plate Use of healthy plate initiative to show proportion of each food (United States Department of Agriculture, 2014)

8. ACTIVITIES MAKING HEALTHY SNACKS!!! Making healthy snacks with oats, granola, chocolate chips, and raisins Children are taught to make healthier snack choices (United States Department of Agriculture, 2014)

9. ANALYSIS OF GROUP PROJECT Service project was successful – children were engaged throughout activities Adding children ages 7-12 to the project.

10. CONCLUSION Health promotion – making healthier food choices Disease prevention – reducing chances of obesity through exercise and healthy eating

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