JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT

Cameron HunterTravis MeierLaura Trombley

Overview

Talk about the topic

Methods we used

Results & Observation

SWOT Analysis

Recommendations

Conclusion

Introduction

Key Kids Number-14 Lead Staff: Sharon Logan

Determine the kids health and nutrition

The mission – To provide a safe and alternative program for children to participate in after school

We are trying to get kids involved in their own health by teaching them alternative ways which may be unknown to them

History of Obesity

6.5% of children aged 6 to 11 were obese in 1980 compared to 19.6% in 2008

Of those, 70% had at least 1 risk factor for CVD

Obesity can lead to social and psychological problems such as low self-esteem

Methodology

Who – Children who are involved in Key Kids

What – Implementing alternative activities & nutritional needs

Where – Jefferson Elementary School

When – After school between the hours of 2:15pm and 5:30pm

How – Questionnaire for the parents and informational observation of Key Kids

Observation Results

Laura’s Observations Outside activities Camps Chips

Cameron’s Observations Snack time during Key Kids Activities

Travis’s Observations Video Games Longevity

Survey Results

Age Population

5 6 7 8 9 100

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Significant Results

Days Per Week Eat-ing a Home Made

Meal

0-12-3'4-5'6-7'

Days per week

0-12-3'4-5'6-7'

Days per week eating a Family Dinner

Days Per week

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0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5

playing insidePlaying Outsidecomputer/computer gamesTV/Video games

Average Activity Hours Per Day

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths Face to face contact Open about answers

Weaknesses Not enough 4th graders Parents in a rush Communication barriers Small Key Kids group

Opportunities & Threats

Opportunities No need for population search Set Location & Time

Threats Cannot change school policy Lack of Funding Lack of Cooperation

Recommendations

We are hoping this program will teach children how to take control of their nutrition, while involving parents in healthy activities

What could be in the plan? Make a simple cook book Alternative life-long activities Family Competition

Recommendations Cont…

Shape It Up Rutgers University, University School of

Pharmacy NJ 89,700 children from Elementary Schools

Interactive workshops, activity book, posters, and educational field days

Reported higher levels of knowledge and positive attitudes towards healthy eating and exercise

Recommendations Cont…

Removal of Whole Milk NYC Department of Education

Reducing consumption of whole milk and increasing the consumption of low-fat milk

Decreasing the amount of calories

Maintaining adequate calcium means

1.3% increase in the purchase of milk at school

Conclusion

Obesity can lead to social and psychological problems such as low self-esteem

A new program that involves activities, parents, and health habits in order to help curve this epidemic

Computer and TV hours combined are more than double than the outside/inside activity hours

Talk and listening with children will help this program become a reality

References

CDC, (2010, June 03). Childhood obesity. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/obesity/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (New York City 2004-2009). Effects of switching from whole to low-fat/fat-free milk in public. 59(3): 70- 73.

Jan S., Bellman C., Barone J., Jessen L., Arnold M. (2009 June). Shape it up: a school-based education

program to promote healthy eating and exercise developed by a health plan collaboration with a college of pharmacy. 15(5): 403-413.