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THE IN
FLUENCE OF H
IGH
SCHOOLS ON TYPE 1
DIABETICS
L U N C H PR O G R A M S A
N D GY M C
L A S S E S
Genna Fanelli
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PURPOSETo study how high schools influence the diet and exercise of adolescent type 1 diabetics.
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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
• 5 - 10 % of all diagnosed cases of diabetes are type 1
• 80 people per day are diagnosed in USA
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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
IDEAL DIABETIC LUNCH AND EXERCISE
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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
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PRIMARY R
ESEARCH
Jessic
a Fan
elli, 9
th grade,
type 1
diabeti
c
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• Private schools do not follow NSLP
• No nutritional values
• No gym class
GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
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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
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MARKETING IMPLICATIONS
• Better Communication• Healthier Options• Available and
Accessible Nutritional Information and Menus
• Presence of Physical Activity