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P0licy Article Presentation. Seth Hickerson Joe Koontz Brian Maltby John Murray. Article Summary. State Policies Targeting Junk Food in Schools: Racial/Ethnic Differences in the Effect of Policy Change on Soda Consumption Theory Research Conclusion. Research. Article had 8 writers,
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P0licy Article Presentation Seth Hickerson Joe Koontz Brian Maltby John Murray
Article Summary State Policies Targeting Junk Food in Schools: Racial/Ethnic Differences in the Effect of Policy Change on Soda Consumption • Theory • Research • Conclusion
Research Article had • 8 writers, • 8 contributors, • 55 references, • reviewed state policies from 2000 and 2006 related to junk food consumption in schools • reviewed the 50 states and District of Columbia’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey and approved 33 for use (60% or higher overall response rate and other criteria) • Printed in The American Journal of Public Health
Policy Analysis • This article discusses state regulatory policies
Promotion Strategies • Communication – Education - Enforcement • Passionate and Influential Leadership - First Lady Michelle Obama’s platform • Let’s Move Campaign http://youtu.be/2oBeuSCfGeg
Intended Policy Benefits • Promotes student health and wellness • Regulates intake of soda • Reduction in BMI • Removing significant contributor to childhood obesity and diabetic risk factors
Potential Unintended Consequences • Supplier relationship damaged • Decreased vending machine revenue for student activities • Doesn’t change habits • Recycling lowered $
Application Elementary School • Parental Buy-in • Establishing Healthy Habits • Holistic Approach
Application Middle School • Importance of changing lifestyle • Providing initiatives that engage students • Food • Adult attention • Interests met
Application High School • Offer healthy alternatives • Only offer diet or low calorie beverages • Offer gym as elective for juniors and seniors • Variety of wellness programs for staff
Application University Level • Develop Mentoring/Tutoring programs facilitated by students • Outreach Programs for schools in need of assistance both on and off campus • Utilizing Campus Resources (RD, Health ed., provide Nutrition Logs/assessments, Personal Training etc.)
Reference • Taber, D., Stevens, J., Evenson, K., Ward, D., Poole, C., Maciejewski, M., Murray, D., & Brownson, R. (2011). State policies targeting junk food in schools: Racial/ethnic differences in the effect of policy change on soda consumption. American Journal of Public Health, 101(9), 1769-1775.