freshmen 15 final final
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Proposal for an Freshmen -15 campaignTRANSCRIPT
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Freshmen -15By Christina Hwang, Joanne Kim, Hye Jin Lee, Audrey Park, Ji
Young Park
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Overview
• Problem: First year students at Rutgers University—New Brunswick gaining weight
• Population: First year students at Rutgers University—New Brunswick
• Paradigm: Freshman 15 Program at University of West Virginia, Cornell University Wellness Program, Sunday Workout Program at BEST Hall
• Plan: College weight gain prevention program for first year students
• Patron: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Health Outreach, Promotion and Education (H.O.P.E.), New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
• Price: $1,787
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problem• What is the freshman 15?
• Although not necessarily accurate, it is the common
phrase used to describe the weight gain that most
freshmen in college suffer as they adjust to a new lifestyle.
• Main Cause• Change from a student’s high school to college • lifestyle which includes:
• Easier access to food• Less physical exercise• Added stress• Homesickness• Effects (Statistics)
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problem
Weight gain in college starts in the freshman year and continues throughout the sophomore year for many students.
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PROBLEM
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problem
• Scholar #4, Scholar #1• Mental and emotional effects
• Lead to eating disorders
• Scholarly #5: • Study on female freshman students, body mass index
was recorded• Questionnaire for relationship between weight gain
and eating disorder
• Scholarly #2, Scholar #3, Popular #1: • The rate of weight gain was rapid in the first semester• Not dependent on gender, in age, ethnicity.
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population
• First year freshmen students at Rutgers University—New Brunswick
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population
• Popular #3, Popular #5, Popular #2: • Research in Cornell University
• Average of 4 pounds/12 weeks• Research by the federal government• Factors of weight gain during freshman year:
evening snacks, lack of sleep due to studying• Significant weight gain
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paradigm
• West Virginia University: Freshman Fifteen Program• 14-week program based on a point system. Each pound of
weight, percent body fat, and circumference measurement will be worth points.
• Winner receives a prize.
• Rutgers University: B.E.S.T. Sunday Workout Program• Workout event every Sunday.• Credits to participants.
• Cornell University Wellness Program• Two Weight Watchers groups on Cornell campus.• In-person guidance, strategies, and tips.
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paradigm
• Popular #4• Weight gain amongst freshmen students in
Rutgers University and possible ways to prevent it.
• Different programs running on campus in order to prevent “Freshman 15.”
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PLAN
Using Social media platforms to reach out to people
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PLAN
• To create a college weight gain prevention program for first year students• Point System: 10 people with the most points
will receive a prize (gift card)• Programs/events: promote healthy lifestyle and
weight loss• Personal Mentors: provide individuals in need of
help with tips and encouragement
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patron
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention• (http://www.cdc.gov/)
• Health Outreach, Promotion and Education (H.O.P.E.)• (http://rhshope.rutgers.edu/)
• New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services• (http://www.state.nj.us/health/)
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Prices/budget
• $200• Gift cards for RU Express
• $600• $150 per guest speaker in the programs (1 per month for 1
semester)
• $800• Goodie bags (Welch's fruit snacks, Nature Valley, Water)
• $187• 500 Flyers
• $ 0• Student interns majoring in Nutrition to be personal mentors
Total: $1,787
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Call to action
• Weight gain in college is significant
• “Triple P program”• Point System, Programs/events, Personal Mentors
• Acknowledge the significance of weight gain in college and encourage students to maintain a healthy lifestyle through social media
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IF YOU SUPPORT US…
• You will see changes in the following ways:• Students will be more educated in ways to have
healthier lifestyles
• Personal mentors can continue to help students even after the program ends
• Fun way for students to gain support from peers