JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT Cameron Hunter Travis Meier Laura Trombley.
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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
1
2
3
Number of Children
Ages of Children
Num
ber
of
Childre
n
Survey Result Cont…
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
1
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.