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

PURPOSETo study how high schools influence the diet and exercise of adolescent type 1 diabetics.

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

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

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

PRIMARY R

ESEARCH

Jessic

a Fan

elli, 9

th grade,

type 1

diabeti

c

• Private schools do not follow NSLP

• No nutritional values

• No gym class

GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

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

MARKETING IMPLICATIONS

• Better Communication• Healthier Options• Available and

Accessible Nutritional Information and Menus

• Presence of Physical Activity