SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS WELLNESS PROGRAMTara Worley- Wellness Coach

Health Services Janice White- Health Services Supervisor School Nurses- K-12

Wrote grant in 2010

OBICI HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION- $81,595

PRIMARY GOAL:Reduce the percentage of

childhood obesity in Suffolk.

ADDITIONAL GOALS Integrate physical activity and/or movement

in the teaching of core content subjects. Evaluate and improve physical education

programs. To initiate pilot programs at the elementary

level for continued implementation. Collect BMI data from all students, K-10,

yearly to long term trends/results. Continue to improve nutrition in our schools.

RESEARCH

THERE IS AN INVERSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BMI AND SCHOOL

PERFORMANCE AND SCORES ON STANDARDIZED TESTS.

BMI SOL scores

Childhood Obesity PowerPoint Presentation 2011- Dr. Donald Lewis EVMS

ACTION-BASED LEARNING

FAMILY FITNESS NIGHTS

“FEAR FACTOR” TASTE TESTS

MIDDLE SCHOOL FITNESS ROOM

NO CHAIR DAYS

NUTRITION EDUCATION

Portion ControlFood Label EducationHealthy ChoicesFast FoodEssential Nutrients

OTHER PROGRAMS Mini- Olympics Brain Breaks Healthy Minutes Fundraisers Epebs BMI

measurements Staff Wellness

2011- TWO ADDITIONAL GRANTS FUNDEDOBICI HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION

Salad bars 7 schools

5 elementary 2 middle

Challenge Clubs Every elementary

schools 2 clubs per semester Start in the Spring

2012

Renewal of the original grant from 2010 Wellness Coach

206,000 75,000

HEALTHIER MENU OPTIONS

Improving the Nutritional Content of StudentMeals1. Less Processed Foods and Starches2. Limiting High Fat and High Sugar Products3. Incorporating More Whole Grains on the Menu4. Offering More Fresh Fruit and Veggies

LESS PROCESSED FOODS & STARCHES Home Cooked Fresh Chicken

(Oven Fried, BBQ, and Roasted) 

Brown Rice Fresh Sweet Potatoes

 

LIMITING HIGHER FAT FOODS No deep fat fried foods in

elementary schools.  French Fries offered in middle

and high schools Added more oven-able products Use of reduced fat beef Use of reduced fat pizza

 

REPLACE HIGH FAT & SUGAR

Goal not to eliminate snacks

Ice cream and baked cookie replacement

Healthier options

MORE WHOLE GRAINS

Whole grain offerings: French Toast Sticks Breakfast Cereals Whole Grain Poptarts Cheese Sticks Whole Wheat Pasta Fresh Baked Wheat Rolls

MORE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

A variety of fresh fruits Made-to-order Salad Bar Smart Choice Menu Options Fresh fruit and vegetable

program