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Suffolk Public Schools Wellness Program

Suffolk Public Schools Wellness Program. Tara 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.

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Suffolk Public Schools Wellness Program

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  1. Suffolk Public Schools Wellness Program Tara Worley- Wellness Coach

  2. Health Services • Janice White- Health Services Supervisor • School Nurses- K-12 Wrote grant in 2010 OBICI HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION- $81,595

  3. Primary Goal: Reduce the percentage of childhood obesity in Suffolk.

  4. 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.

  5. Research

  6. There is an inverse relationship between BMI and school performance and scores on standardized tests. Childhood Obesity PowerPoint Presentation 2011- Dr. Donald Lewis EVMS BMI SOL scores

  7. Action-Based Learning

  8. Family Fitness Nights

  9. “Fear Factor” Taste Tests

  10. Middle School Fitness Room

  11. No Chair Days

  12. Nutrition Education • Portion Control • Food Label Education • Healthy Choices • Fast Food • Essential Nutrients

  13. Other Programs • Mini- Olympics • Brain Breaks • Healthy Minutes • Fundraisers • Epebs • BMI measurements • Staff Wellness

  14. 2011- Two Additional Grants FundedObiciHealthcare Foundation 206,000 75,000 • 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

  15. Healthier Menu Options Improving the Nutritional Content of Student Meals • Less Processed Foods and Starches • Limiting High Fat and High Sugar Products • Incorporating More Whole Grains on the Menu • Offering More Fresh Fruit and Veggies

  16. Less Processed Foods & Starches • Home Cooked Fresh Chicken (Oven Fried, BBQ, and Roasted)  • Brown Rice • Fresh Sweet Potatoes

  17. 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

  18. REPLACE HIGH FAT & SUGAR • Goal not to eliminate snacks • Ice cream and baked cookie replacement • Healthier options

  19. More Whole Grains • Whole grain offerings: • French Toast Sticks • Breakfast Cereals • Whole Grain Poptarts • Cheese Sticks • Whole Wheat Pasta • Fresh Baked Wheat Rolls

  20. More Fresh Fruits And Vegetables • A variety of fresh fruits • Made-to-order Salad Bar • Smart Choice Menu Options • Fresh fruit and vegetable program

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