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The Road to HealthYouth Obesity Prevention and
Awareness Program for the
Henderson Family YMCA
Kyle FoxAdvisor: Jason Bocarro, Ph.D.Parks, Recreation and Tourism Masters Student
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North Carolina State University2007Table of Contents:
Purpose p. 3
Setting p. 4
Mission p. 5
Goals p. 6
Theory p. 7
Logic Model p. 9
The Garage: Physical Activity Sessions p. 10
Drivers Ed: Nutrition Education Sessions p. 18
Victory Lap: Periodical Newsletter for Families p. 33
Pit Stop: Healthy Snack Options p. 34
The Atlas: Further Recommendations for the YMCA p. 38
Road Test: Evaluation p. 41
Websites of Interest p. 42
Appendix p. 43
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Purpose:
Childhood obesity is a serious health problem. More children are
overweight today due to poor dietary habits and a lack of
physical activity. The purpose of The Road To Health is to
prevent childhood obesity as well as to educate the family on
proper nutrition and physical activity needs. The Road to Health
is a familys road map to a healthy lifestyle.
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Setting:
The Road to Health has been designed to be used at the
Henderson Family YMCA after school program as a community
based intervention program. This setting is ideal due to its
defined after school care program. The YMCA also includes
accessible facilities that are suited to the implementation of an
active program. These facilities include a full size indoor
basketball court, a childrens gym, sports fields, outdoor track,
playground, racquetball and squash courts, aerobics room, large
multipurpose room, fitness center, and an indoor swimming pool.
The YMCA also has a transportation program in place which is a
benefit to the program.
This setting is ideal for getting elementary aged children and
adolescents, who are not yet in high-school, physically active
during a time that could be spent in sedentary or risky behaviors
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due to decreased supervision during the hours in which a student
gets out of school and the parent gets off work.
Mission:
The Road to Health strives to promote healthy lifestyles of those
in the after school program through family involvement in
nutritious diets and physical activity to reduce the prevalence of
childhood obesity.
The mission of this program is inspired by the American Academy
of Pediatrics as follows:
1. Encourage families to promote healthy eating, nutritious
snacks, and self-regulation by including increased fruit,
vegetable and water consumption.
2. Encourage families to promote physical activity and
decrease the amount of time spent with television,
computers, and video games.
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Goals:
To implement a moderate to vigorous physical activity
sessions lasting 30 minutes every weekday at the
YMCA during the after school program.
To improve the snacks offered during the after school
program to include selections that fit a nutritional
standard set forth by the North Carolina Department of
Health.
To disperse a periodic newsletter targeted at parents
detailing updates on The Road to Health, give
shopping list suggestions, healthy recipes, examples
of activities for the whole family and other healthy
advice.
To encourage participants and families weekly to
remain cognizant of the program philosophy and track
personal progress towards healthier lifestyles with the
Signs of Success healthy living worksheets.
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To educate participants about proper physical activity
and nutrition through weekly classes and activities.
Theory:
The Road to Health is based on the Social Cognitive Theory that
suggests an individual and their environment are affected by one
another. Therefore, childhood obesity is thought to be influenced
and promoted by certain environmental factors. This program
seeks to change those factors to ensure the environment
promotes healthy lifestyles. The constructs are based on the
three components of the Social Cognitive Theory and are as
follows:
Personal
Improving Self-efficacy: to improve an individuals feelings
about their self and their abilities.
Improving Personal Knowledge: to increase the individuals
knowledge about proper nutrition and physical activity as
well as the risks of obesity.
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Behavioral
Improving Behaviors: to increase physical activity and
conscious, healthy dietary choices as well as decrease
sedentary habits.
Environmental
Improving Family Interactions: to increase the knowledge of
healthy lifestyles to the whole family and encourage more
family activity, encouragement and support.
This theory will be incorporated to ensure the program
appropriately promotes healthy lifestyles among all three levels
of influence on the participants. The program provides support
for participants to grow in their healthy lifestyle and encourages
the changes that are necessary for physical fitness and proper
nutrition.
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Logic Model
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Inputs
Counselors, participants, YMCA facilities,
Road to Health hand outs, proper scheduling,
activity materials, healthy snacks
Activities
Physical activity sessions, nutritional
education sessions, weekly newsletter,
healthy snack time, the Signs of Success
worksheet
Outputs
The number of children who attend the after
school program and adhere program
standards. The number of families that
participate in the program.
Outcomes
A positive change in participant attitudes
towards physical activity and health. More
daily physical activity, healthier diets, and
less sedentary lifestyles. Families who value
health.
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The Garage:Physical Activity Sessions
The Garage is a place where we work on tuning up our bodies.
All Garage sessions are designed to bring structure and promote
the message of a set time of physical activity. All activity
sessions should last about 45 minutes. This will include a 5
minute set-up time, a 5 minute stretching time, 30 minutes of
moderate to vigorous physical activity, and 5 minutes of cool-
down time.
The five structured physical activities are proposed to rotate to
ensure that every group participates in different activity each
day. The schedule has been developed to ensure that all groups
may participate in the sessions simultaneously in different areas
suited to the activity, without interfering with one another.
GARAGE Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Kindergarten Yoga Sports Sprints Tag Dance
1st Grade Dance Yoga Sports Sprints Tag
2nd - 3rd Tag Dance Yoga Sports Sprints
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4th - 5th Sprints Tag Dance Yoga Sports
6th and Up Sports Sprints Tag Dance Yoga
Activity :Yoga / AerobicsLocation: Aerobics Room
Description :Participants should gather in the aerobics room.After the counselor distributes yoga mats or aerobics gear to all
participants, the yoga/aerobics instructor will take control of the
class. Follow the yoga/aerobics instructors suggestions.
Precautions: Yoga/Aerobics should be led by a YMCAYoga/Aerobics instructor and geared towards low-impact, child
appropriate exercises.
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Activity: Sports
Location: Field or Big GymDescription: The sports session should include new variationsof sports that the participants are familiar with, or new sports, in
order to generate interest.
New Sport Suggestions: Rugby
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Ultimate Frisbee
Variation Suggestions:
Ultimate Baseball: Using a plastic baseball set, split theentire group into two large teams. The pitching team
chooses a pitcher and the batting team chooses a batter.
After the ball is hit, the batter must run laps around their
entire team (which are encouraged to group together), and
the pitching team must catch or go after the ball (catching
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it does not equal an out) and form a straight line. When the
pitching team has passed the ball from the front of the line
to the back of the line, alternating overhead and under leg
passes; the runner must stop. The number of laps around
the batters team the batter completes before this happens
is the score. Alternate turns.
Un-Basketball: This version of basketball replaces
dribbling and shooting to ensure that everyone has a good
time. This fast paced game is about passing the basketball
to your teammates and hitting the backboard to score a
point. The trick is that everyone on the team has run ten
paces with the ball before the ball can be shot, passing is
essential to being able to shoot. The ball may be stolen by
an opponent only while in the air.
Crab Soccer: For this version of soccer with no goalie, all
participants must crawl like a crab or spider. The regular
game of soccer will then be played. Dont worry about hand-
balls, they are okay in this version, just ensure no one picks
up the ball. There are lots of other ways to walk play this
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game using other fun walking styles.
Nuclear Volleyball: On a standard volleyball court use a
beach ball instead of a volleyball. The game is played
similar to volleyball, however the ball must be passed five
times before it can cross the net. The object of this game is
to never let the beach ball touch the ground and promote
teamwork.
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Activity: Sprints
Location: Little GymDescription: The sprints session includes different relay racesand sprinting games. Counselors should feel free to incorporate
familiar races and sprinting games in this session.
Gam e suggestions: Multiple team based relay races using different methods of
running, crawling, etc.
North, South, Central: This sprint game labels one end of
the gym north, the opposite end south, and the middle
central. Participants must race according to the location
that is yelled out by a moderator.
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Activity: Tag
Location: Field, Playground, or Racquetball Court
Description: The tag sessions include various familiar andnew tag games intended to encourage vigorous physical activity.
Suggestions: Freeze Tag
Blob Tag: Two individuals are it, when someone is
captured, they must lock arms and begin to form a blob
that must be avoided by other participants.
Pac-Man Tag: This game works best when implemented in
an area with lots of lines on the floor, such as the gym. Four
people are chosen to be ghosts who will then chase and tag
the other players while all participants must stay on the
lines. Once tagged the participant becomes a road block
and must remain in place for the duration of the game.
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Activity: Dance
Location: Multi-purpose Room
Description: A variety of dances should be introduced. Simplechoreography for family nights is suggested as an easy dance
that any counselor can come up with and practice weekly.
Alternatively, dance games such as freeze dance may be
implemented. Ensure that participants are moderately active for
at least 30 full minutes.
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Drivers Ed:Nutrition Education Sessions
Nutritional education sessions should take place weekly for each
group. Each session should last for approximately 30 minutes
and contain as much interaction and activity as possible. The
curriculum for the nutrition sessions is designed to increase
participant knowledge of proper nutrition, the dangers of obesity
and positive choices. In addition to educating participants of
nutrition, during these sessions an introduction to the SIGNS OF
SUCCESS worksheet should be provided. It is recommended that
these sessions take place in the multi-purpose room. A
suggested schedule is provided:
Drivers Ed Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Group Kindergarten 1st 2nd - 3rd 4th - 5th 6th and Up
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Session 1: Signs of Success IntroductionUse this session to introduce each group to the Signs of Success
worksheet. Go through the instructions with each participant and
describe why each component is important as listed within the
worksheet. Go into detail to help each participant understand the
why it is important to drink water instead of sweetened
beverages, eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, get at
least 30 minutes of physical activity, and limit television time to
less than 2 hours a day.
Session Activity: Group GoalsSupplies: Copies of the Signs of Success worksheet (seeappendix), crayons and markers
Directions: Have each participant fill out a sample worksheet.Have each participant set goals as to how many points they will
get each week. Next have the entire group set a goal for how
many points they will get for the month. Counselors should track
the progress of the group towards their goal.
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The nutrition introduction section should contain a brief
introduction to healthy nutrition. Counselors should describe the
USDAs My Pyramid and pass copies out to each participant.
Encourage discussion about why certain foods are healthy, and
why certain foods are unhealthy. Have participants set goals and
discuss the My Pyramid Close Look Sheet (see appendix).
Session Activity: USDA My Pyramid WorksheetSupplies: Copies of the USDA My Pyramid Worksheet (seeappendix), Blank Paper, Crayons and Markers
Directions: Have participants use the USDA My Pyramid todesign a healthy meal. For the younger groups, have participants
draw a healthy dinner and then discuss the picture with the
entire group. For the older groups, have participants detail a
menu for a whole day and explain how they used the portions of
the USDA My Pyramid in their meals.
Session 3: Fruits and VegetablesIntroduce the participants to fruits and vegetables and explain
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the benefits which include fighting disease, controlling weight,
and helping their bodies function. Provide each participant with a
copy of the 5 A Day the Color Way handout (see appendix).
Brainstorm ways to include more fruit and vegetables into their
daily routine, such as slicing bananas on cereal, eating raisins in
oatmeal, or drinking a serving of 100% fruit juice. Have
participants set goals based on their new knowledge.
Session Activity: Fruit Salad ChefsSupplies: Pre-washed and cut apples, bananas and grapes (orany combination of fruit), a large mixing bowl, serving bowls
Directions: Have each participant engage in creating a fruitsalad. Teach each group how to make one at home with their
families. After preparation, serve the fruit salad that the
participants have made and enjoy.
Session 4: Serving SizeExplain to participants what a serving size is and why it is
important to pay attention to serving sizes. Explain moderation
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and the dangers of over consumption. Counselors should
describe the different measurements used in serving sizes. Pass
out a serving size visual cue sheet for the participant to take
with them (see appendix).
Session Activity: Measurement MattersMaterials: Measuring cups, dry cereal, pretzels, and 100% fruitjuice
Directions: Demonstrate various serving sizes of cereal,pretzels and juice. Reiterate the importance of following serving
size suggestions to avoid over consumption. Allow participants
to take turns pouring single servings to allow them to learn what
a single serving of each food looks like.
Session 5: Food LabelsParticipants should be introduced to food labels and taught how
to understand their contents. Counselors should describe the
importance of fat, calories, sugar, fiber, vitamin content, calcium,
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etc. Guidelines should be explained, as foods should contain less
than 10% saturated fat, less than 30% total calories from fat, at
least 2 grams of fiber for carbohydrates, less than 480 mg sodium
per serving, etc. Participants should be taught what a serving
size is and where it is located on the food label.
Session Activity: Label SleuthsMaterials: A variety of popular healthy and unhealthy foodpackages
Directions: Have participants study the food labels anddetermine several factors about the food. Is the food healthy?
What serving size is appropriate? How much fat is in one serving?
How much calcium? How much fiber? Etc.
Session 6: Drive Thru How To
This session should include a discussion of the restaurants
frequented by the participants and what nutritional information
should be considered when dining out. Discuss the dangers of
convenient foods and what options are available when there is no
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avoiding fast food. Have participants set rules for ordering when
dining out.
Session Activity: Plan BMaterials: Copies of nutritional information from McDonalds(see appendix), blank paper, crayons and markers
Directions: Pass out copies of McDonalds menu withnutritional information and discuss what the participants usually
order. Have participants create and write down a Plan B healthier
alternatives based on the nutritional information provided.
Session 7: Guest SpeakerFor this session invite a nutritionist from Mariah Parham
Hospital, the North Carolina State Extension Agent in Henderson,
or one of the specialist who work for the YMCA. Have the special
speaker initiate a question and answer session appropriate for
each group. The speaker will reinforce the goals of the program
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and ensure the participants that this is a universal concept.
Session Activity: Q&A for Bonus PointsMaterials: Q&A prompt sheet for speaker (see appendix)Directions: After a short special speaker session have theparticipants ask questions of the speaker. Anyone who asks
appropriate nutrition questions receives bonus points.
Session 8: Health QuizDuring this session participants should be divided into teams to
test their knowledge of what they have learned thus far in the
program.
Session Activity: Health Quiz
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Materials: Predetermined questions (see appendix)Directions: Have each team sit together on either side of theroom. The counselor will then read the questions to alternating
groups. At the end of the game tally all points to determine the
winning team.
Session 9: AdvertisingThis session will teach participants about child targeted food
advertising. Products such as fast food, cereal, cookies, candy,
chips, soft drinks and more are targeted at children daily. Point
out to participants the different methods used to gain their
attention. Ask what the product seems to promise (makes you
stronger, is fun, tastes great). During this session it is important
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to stress moderation, serving size, and healthy alternatives.
Reiterate that all foods do not have to be banned, but moderation
is the key to a healthy lifestyle.
Session Activity: Advertising ExecutivesMaterials: Any fruit, blank paper, crayons and markersDirections: Have participants break up into small groups tocreate an advertisement for a fruit. Groups may choose to draw a
magazine ad on paper, or act out a commercial that would make
the other group want to eat the fruit. At the end of the session
have all groups present their ideas.
Session 10: CaloriesIn this session, participants should talk about what foods have
too many calories in them. Suggestions to teach participants to
visualize calories are to discuss 100 calories. 100 calories are in
a handful of peanuts, half a doughnut, 8 ounces of soda, and a
small serving of fries. 100 calories are burned by climbing stairs
for 11 minutes, riding a bike for 13 minutes, or walking for 22
minutes. Have participants discuss the importance of calories as
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energy, and the dangers of consuming too many calories.
Session Activity: Calorie CuttersMaterials: Blank paper, crayons and markersDirections: Have the group brainstorm and write down or drawa list of ways to cut calories. Examples include: using skim milk,
drink unsweetened drinks and water, eat smaller servings of
sweets such as ice cream or cakes, use reduced calorie
products, etc.
Session 11: Breakfast, Food For ThoughtCounselors should discuss with participants why breakfast is
important. This topic includes why it is important not to skip
meals. Counselors should teach participants that carbohydrates
turn into sugar (glucose) which is delivered as energy through
the blood to the body and brain. Since the brain cannot store
glucose, it is important to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner; no
skipping. It should be reiterated that breakfast helps us pay
attention throughout the day.
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Session Activity: My Breakfast MenuMaterials: Blank paper, crayons and markersDirections: Have participants detail a healthy breakfasts.Draw and explain how breakfast is balanced and healthy, older
groups should be encouraged to detail a week-long menu that
they will follow as a guide for the upcoming week. Ensure that
nutrition and healthy choices are at the center of this activity.
Session 12: Daily DairyThis session details the importance of consuming at least three
servings of dairy each day. Describe the importance of calcium in
building strong teeth and bones. Include a discussion of alternat
non-dairy sources of calcium. One serving of dairy can be one of
the following: 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of yogurt, 1.5 ounces of natural
cheese or 2 ounces of processed cheese. Have a discussion and
goal setting opportunity on ways to consume more dairy daily.
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Session Activity: Cow CreationsMaterials: Packets of sugar-free instant chocolate pudding, fatfree skim milk, large mixing bowl, mixing spoons, serving bowls,
spoons
Directions: Allow participants to make and serve their own fatfree calcium rich snack. Follow the basic instant pudding
directions and encourage participants to repeat the process with
their family. Reiterate the importance of using sugar-free pudding
and skim milk instead of more unhealthy options.
Continuing Sessions:More sessions may be added from the wealth of knowledge and
recommendations online and from other programs. However,
these 12 sessions covered the basics of healthy nutritional
guidelines. It is recommended that sessions are continued and
include weekly cooking classes. These classes should include
simple, memorable suggestions for healthy snacks that the
participants can make on their own at home and with their
families. A take home recipe should be given to each participant
to ensure families are able to reproduce the activity at home.
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Suggestions for follow-up cooking classes:Ants-on-a-Log For this simple and healthy snack mix raisins into
low fat peanut butter. Spread the mixture onto celery sticks and
enjoy.
Trail Fuel Combine an equal mixture of mini pretzels, popcorn,
shredded mini wheat cereal, peanuts and raisins in a large bowl.
Separate into small sealed bags and serve.
Frozen Fruit Treat Mix 1 can of no sugar added fruit into 1 cup
of fat free frozen yogurt. Freeze for 2 hours and enjoy.
Mud and Dirt Mix together 1 ounce of low-fat chocolate graham
crackers and cup of fat free chocolate pudding. Add gummy
worms for an additional fun effect.
Wacky Mouths Have an adult slice a red apple into quarters.
Spread low fat peanut butter over one side of each quarter and
place miniature marshmallows into the peanut butter in a row of
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teeth. Smile and eat. Each apple makes two mouths.
The Victory Lap:Periodical Newsletter for Parents
The goal behind the newsletter is to encourage parent
participation and inform families about program updates and
changes. Since the majority of this program is built upon family
inclusion this aspect is key to ensure encouragement of the
concepts learned at the YMCA. The newsletter should be a one
page simple document that is updated weekly. All information
within the newsletter should be fundamental and focused on
concrete suggestions. A newsletter should include program
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updates, menu suggestions, healthy nutrition and physical
activity tips and the encouragement of programmatic values.
This document is meant to be a conversation starter, intended to
get parents interested in learning more about the health and
wellness of their child.
An example of the newsletter can be found in the appendix.
Pit Stop:Healthy Snack Options
The PIT STOP snack program is modeled after the North Carolina
State Health Departments Winners Circle. This list of healthy
snacks is consistent with nutritional recommendations of the
American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, USDA
and the American Diabetes Association. Snacks may include any
fruits and vegetables, or a snack item. Water should be provided
as a beverage with all snacks.
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Snacks are recommended to contain:
120 mg of calcium per 4 oz serving OR
150 mg of calcium per 6 oz serving OR
245 mg of calcium per 8 oz serving OR
A maximum of 35% sugar by weight
Each item should also include:
A maximum of 30% calories from fat
A maximum of 480 mg sodium
Snacks that meet the approved criteria include the following:
Snack Serving Size
Advantage Edge Bar 57 gAustin Zoo Animal Crackers 30 g
Baked Lays BBQ 1 oz
Baked Lays Original 1 oz
Baked Lays Sour Cream & Onion 1 oz
Baked Doritos 1 oz
Barnums Animal Crackers 30 g
Big Top Animal Crackers 1 oz
Chex Mix 30 g
Clff Bar 68 gColumbo Yogurt Cherry 8 oz
Light Fat Free Cookie Monster Cookies 30 g
Dannon Yogurt 6 oz
DelMonte Canned Fruit 124 g
DelMonte Lite Diced Peaches 4 oz
DelMonte Lite Mixed Fruit 4 oz
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Dole Fruit Bowl 113 g
Famous Amos Gingersnaps 24 g
Fig Newtons 57 g
General Mills Cheerios 1 oz
Guiltless Gourmet Corn Chips 1 ozKashi TLC Crackers 30 g
Keebler Chocolate Graham Crackers 31 g
Keebler Fat Free Zesta 16 g
Keebler Honey Graham Crackers 31 g
Keebler Iced Animal Cookies 32 g
Keebler Original Graham Crackers 29 g
Keebler Reduced Fat Wheatables 31 g
Kelloggs All-Bran Cereal 1.1 oz
Kelloggs Corn Flakes 21 gKelloggs Low Fat Granola 49 g
Kelloggs Mini Shredded Wheat, Frosted 51 g
Kelloggs Puffed Wheat 11 g
Kelloggs Raisin Bran 2.1 oz
Kelloggs Rice Krispy Cereal 33 g
Kelloggs Special K 21 g
Lance Saltine Crackers 11 g
Luna Bars (except orange & lime) 48 g
Nabisco Original Saltine Crackers 18 gNabisco Teddy Graham Cookies, Cinnamon 30 g
Nature Valley Granola Bars 42 g
Nature Valley Trail Mix Bars 35 g
Newmans Own Pretzel Sticks 30 g
Nutri-Grain Bars 37 g
Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop 38 g
Pepperidge Farm Pretzel Goldfish 30 g
Pop Secret 94% Fat Free Popcorn 39 g
Pop Tarts, Chocolate Chip 52 gPop Tarts, Cinnamon 52 g
Pop Tarts, Fruit 52 g
Power Bar, Chocolate 65 g
Power Bar, Harvest 65 g
Power Bar, Peanut Butter 65 g
Pretzels, Generic 30 g
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Pretzel Sticks, Generic 30 g
Pringles, Fat Free 1 oz
Protein Plus 85 g
Quaker Chewy Bars 56 g
Quaker Crispums 33 gQuaker Oatmeal Express 54 g
Raisins 43 g
Rice Krispies Treats 37 g
Rold Gold Classic Tiny Twists Pretzels 1 oz
Ruffles Wow! Potato Chips 1 oz
Snackin Grahms 42 g
Snyders Mini Pretzels 30 g
Stonyfield Farms Low Fat Yogurt 6 oz
Sunsweet Prunes 40 gTeddy Graham Cinnamon Crackers 30 g
Texas Cinnamon Sweet Roll, Freshley 113 g
Thomas English Muffin, Original 57 g
Tickles Snack Mix 26 g
Tostitos Baked Tortilla Chips 28 g
Utz Pretzels 28 g
Welchs 100% Grape Juice 10 oz
Welchs 100% Grapefruit Juice 10 oz
Yoplait Yogurt 6 oz
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The Atlas:Further Recommendations for the YMCA
Establish a simple weekly newsletter with concrete
suggestions, program updates, and educational material.
Offer new fitness and nutritional classes for families.
Include programs targeted towards parents and provide
childcare, meal and transportation to ensure that these do
not deter involvement.
Host a wellness event during a weekend that is targeted
towards involving the whole family.
Seek feedback through evaluations and open
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communication to ensure that parents are happy with the
program or if they have any recommendations that they
would like to see implemented.
Further Nutritional Considerations Strive to offer health conscious snacks and beverages
during programs, including fruits and vegetables, as well as
increased water consumption.
Remove the vending machines from the areas frequently
used by the children to an area near the front of the YMCA.
Alternatively, contact the contracted vending companies to
offer only healthy options such as water, 100% fruit juice,
and athletic beverages in the vending machines.
Miscellaneous Decrease indoor play time and have children exercise
outdoors when appropriately transferable.
Move homework sessions to the end of the day, as activity
levels should be high at the beginning of the program and
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taper off towards the end to ensure better concentration.
Develop relationships with other child centered
programming agencies. The formation of a health coalition
will be a useful resource to promoting health across Vance
County.
Increase outreach programs and scholarships available to
ensure that lower socioeconomic classes and minorities
are represented within the YMCAs population.
Seek trainer-to-trainer education with certified nutritionist
and dieticians to ensure staff knowledge of nutritional
education.
Hire instructors for child fitness classes such as child
friendly yoga, aerobics, weight lifting, dance, and other
activities currently only available to adolescents and
adults.
Reduce television time within the program during rest time
or inclimate weather.
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The Road Test:Evaluation
Evaluation is key to determining if the program is causing the
appropriate outcomes. A simple questionnaire (located in the
appendix) will be used to gauge parental satisfaction and
knowledge of the program. A constant feedback loop should be
maintained by participants, staff, parents, and all involved in the
program to ensure that satisfactory services are being offered at
all times. The importance of maintaining flexibility and
willingness to change due to feedback is vital to the success of
any program.
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The program will allow the participant to evaluate their own
progress, as this program is not a diet, contest or weight loss
program, it is meant to be educational and increase awareness of
the issues of childhood obesity and its prevention. Participants
will use the Signs of Success worksheet to monitor and evaluate
their progress with adhering to the programs teachings. This
method is voluntary, but will be encouraged and modeled within
the program.
Websites of Interest
www.kidnetic.com
www.mypyramid.gov
www.nc5aday.com
www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com
www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
www.aap.org
www.eatright.org
www.cancer.org
www.ascm.org
www.aahperd.org/naspe/
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www.americanheart.org
www.hhs.gov
www.cdc.gov
www.aafp.org
www.ama-assn.org
www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstfix.htm
www.foodfit.com
www.diabetes.org
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