katie eldred nutrition education grant coordinator [email protected] 543-5600 ext. 5661 a...

Katie Eldred

Nutrition Education

Grant Coordinator

[email protected]

543-5600 ext. 5661

A partnership between the

CHS Agriscience Program,

Washington Elementary & the CUE.

POP QUIZ TIME!

1. Nationally, Michigan ranks as the ____ most obese state.

A. 5th B. 4th C. 10th D. 9th

http://healthyamericans.org/reports/obesity2011/release.php?stateid=MI

2. Over the last 15 years, the obesity rate in Michigan has increased by _%.

A. 27%B. 103%C. 54%D. 77%


3. TRUE OR FALSE

Adults who earn

less than $15,000/year

are 10% more likely to be

obese than those who make

at least $50,000/year. 1. http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/12/annual_report_shows_michigan_o.html

4. What percent of children in Michigan are considered obese?

A. 12.4 %B. 10.1 %C. 11.7 %D. 9.5 %

1. http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/12/annual_report_shows_michigan_o.html

5. One in __ Michiganders have diabetes

A. 10B. 5C. 20D. 15


6. Nationally __ % of all Americans are obese.

A. 24.3 %B. 27.5 %C. 35.7 %D. 12.5 %


7. ___% of youth do not consume adequate (5 or more) servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

A. 80%B. 70%C. 60%D. 50%

8. What percentage of students at the CUE qualify for Free or Reduced lunch prices?

A. 50%B. 34%C. 54%D. 22%

9. In 2011, the USDA replaced the old Food Pyramid graphic with:

A. The 2012 Food PyramidB. MyFoodC. MyPlateD. MyPyramid

THEN

HOW DID YOU DO??

1. Nationally, Michigan ranks as the ____ most obese state.

A. 5th B. 4th C. 10th D. 9th


2. Over the last 15 years, the obesity rate in Michigan has increased by _%.

A. 27%B. 103%C. 54%D. 77%


Adults who earn

less than $15,000/year

are 10% more likely to be

obese than those who make

at least $50,000/year. 1. http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2011/12/annual_report_shows_michigan_o.html

TRUE OR

FALSE

3.

4. What percent of children in Michigan are considered obese?

A. 12.4 %B. 10.1 %C. 11.7 %D. 9.5 %


5. One in __ Michiganders have diabetes

A. 10B. 5C. 20D. 15


6. Nationally __ % of all Americans are obese.

A. 24.3 %B. 27.5 %C. 35.7 %D. 12.5 %


7. ___% of youth do not consume adequate (5 or more) servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

A. 80%B. 70%C. 60%D. 50%

8. What percentage of students at the CUE qualify for Free or Reduced lunch prices?

A. 50%B. 34%C. 54%D. 22%

9. In 2011, the USDA replaced the old Food Pyramid graphic with:

A. The 2012 Food PyramidB. MyFoodC. MyPlateD. MyPyramid

THEN NOW

During the last week: Only 47% of youth were physically active for at

least 60 minutes per day

On an average school day: 30% of youth spent 3 or more hours watching TV 23% of youth used computer or video games for

3 or more hours

28% of youth drank at least one pop or soda a day.

http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Overweight_and_Obesity_in_Michigan_Surveillance_Update_2011_356426_7.pdf

MICHIGAN STATS

1 in 5 Michiganders participate in SNAP.

In 2009, Michiganders missed 305 million meals they could not afford.

Obesity costs Michigan $2.9 billion annually.

MORE MICHIGAN STATS

REVIEW

Location Eaton Co. & Michigan- higher obesity rates

and RISING

Income Direct correlation with healthy eating

Long-Term Effects Medical concerns, increased health care

costs

REVIEW

Unhealthy Habits Inadequate amount of fruits and veggies Inadequate amount of physical activity

Our Kids

CLASSROOM EFFECTS

Food Insecurity/Lack of proper nutrition = Decreased social skills Sickness/absenteeism Lowered math and reading skills Increased weight gain Decreased self-esteem

Physical Activity = Academic

& Nutrition Achievement

OUR SOLUTION…

NUTRITION EDUCATION!Good Food Matters in

Charlotte

BACKGROUND

Grant received by CHS Ag Teachers Nick Thompson & Lorin Stewart in 2011

Provided to SNAP-Ed Eligible schools Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Must be 50% Free/Reduced Lunch

From USDA through MNN at MFF in conjunction with the MDHS Enough acronyms?!

Good Food Matters In Charlotte – An Overview

Connect CHS Ag students with elementary students

Utilize ‘Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools’ Curriculum with ‘Harvest of the Month’

Monthly classroom visits from Ag Students 45 min.- 1 hour in length Food Tastings + Nutrition Lesson

Good Food Matters In Charlotte – An Overview

Summer School Program

School Garden (in summer months)

GOALS

1. Increase fruit & vegetable consumption.

½ serving/day increase by August

Increase physical activity. 2.5 hour increase/week by September

PE-Nut

“EPEC” PE Curriculum (K-3)

Parent Newsletters (Monthly)

“Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools” Monthly units taught by Ag Students

PE-Nut

“Building Leadership” Principal’s guide to Nutrition Education Daily announcements, newsletter inserts,

etc.

“Fit Bits” Physical Activity supplemental piece

Increases on task behaviors by up to 20% in students who are on task less than 50% of the time

Healthy Classrooms, Healthy Schools

Taught by High School Students

2 sets of curriculum K-2nd Grade 3rd -5th Grade

One 45 min. unit/month from Nov.-May

YOUR ROLE Provide mentors with guidance/support

within the classroom Tips & Tricks

Help evaluate efforts of high school students

Track Nutrition Ed. lessons/activities used outside of GFM programming (Fit Bits, etc.)

Sign-Off on monthly activity logs Match

GET STARTED TODAY!

November Survey Tips & Tricks Classroom Info. Sheet Pledge Banner (to come soon!)

QUESTIONS?

Katie Eldred

Nutrition Education

Grant Coordinator

[email protected]

543-5600 ext. 5661

www.gfmcharlotte.weebly.com

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