New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service

CHILDHOOD OBESITY Childhood Obesity Major U.S. Health Concern Children 3 times more overweight than 20 years ago SigniHicant risk factor for chronic disease o High blood pressure o Heart disease o Stroke o Gallbladder disease o Arthritis o Diabetes o Certain types of cancer

PROGRAM GOALS To reduce childhood obesity risk factors for 5 th graders in Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, Los Alamos County by: Increasing nutrition knowledge Increasing fruit and vegetable intake Increasing activity level

JBI Program The JBI program contains basic elements to reduce the risks of obesity for children. providing nutrition education students, teachers and parents teaching nutritious food choices promoting appropriate decision making goal setting appropriate serving sizes increasing physical exercise time promoting regular physical activity

DELIVERY METHODS NUTRITION & FITNESS FIELD TRIP CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION PARENT OUTREACH

Nutrition & Fitness Field Trip Students participate in four 45 minute workshops. Each workshop is aligned to the New Mexico Health Education Standards and Benchmarks. My Pyramid Vary Your Veggies & Focus on Fruits Fun with Food Power Up with Exercise

Just Be It! Jeopardy Provides introduction to day s activities. Introduces students to nutrition concepts they will be learning during the day. Questions reinforce concepts asked on the pre and post test.

My Pyramid Workshop Introduces students to the My Pyramid system. Illustrates what a serving size is within each food group. Students learn how the nutrients affect their bodies and contribute to good health.

Vary Your Veggies & Focus on Fruits Workshop Students learn about the nutritional qualities of vegetables and fruits. Importance of Hand washing. Children set goals to eat more fruits and vegetables. Taste test fresh fruits and vegetables.

Students practice how to prepare an easy and nutritious snack. Students learn how to read Nutrition Fact Labels, and how to compare food products. Introduces students to the effects Media has on eating habits. Fun with Food Facts

Power Up With Exercise Young people need 60 minutes of exercise each day. In this workshop students learn about the 3 types of exercise Aerobic Training Strength Training Flexibility

Field Trip Evaluation Results Pretest scores and post test scores were compared. Knowledge gain was 44% on average. Validity and reliability for the nutrition knowledge test was established. The test has 16 multiple choice questions.

Teacher Resources Letter to Teachers Teacher Packets My Pyramid Lessons for Grades 5-6 o My Pyramid for Kids Poster o Tips for Families o CD with interactive computer games o CD with lesson materials and supplemental materials for educators Dietary Guidelines for Americans The Eagle Book Series: A guide for Educators and Community and Student Books

Student Materials Just Be It! Healthy and Fit Take home Booklet (bi lingual) My Pyramid Handout 4 H Program Brochure

Exercise Kits Equipment Flying Discs Exercise Bands Jump Ropes Balls & Tennis Racquets Scoop & Toss Scooter Boards Exercise Booklet Sources for Ordering 5 A DAY S & S Recreation Simple Fitness Solutions Activity Booklet

Classroom Instruction Bi weekly nutrition and Hitness classroom instruction is provided from October to May. Classes are selected before Field Trip Approximately 10 12 Sessions Evaluation Pre and Post Knowledge Gain Tests Pre and Post Behavior Change Tests

Classroom Sessions In depth on all food groups Goal setting Label reading Fast food consumer decision making Media InHluence Exercise component Age appropriate serving sizes Dance pads, other exercise resources Healthy Snacks Other resources for teachers

Classroom Sessions Most sessions have a nutrition, Hitness, and health snack component Classroom Matrix Topic Nutrition/Health Component Activities Physical Activity Snack Fight Bac/ Food Safety Hand washing activity, fight bac video, cross contamination demonstration Move It! (Procession of 10 different moves repeated 10 times each, i.e. jumping jacks) Mini Kebobs (cheese and grapes) Grain Group Grains, Label detective activity related to grain group, Food Guide Pyramid Grocery Store Great Grain Obstacle Course Popcorn

Topic Nutrition/Health Component Activities Physical Activity Snack Fight Bac/ Food Safety Hand washing activity, fight bac video, cross contamination demonstration Move It! (Procession of 10 different moves repeated 10 times each, i.e. jumping jacks) Mini Kebobs (cheese and grapes) Grain Group Milk Group Exercise Exercise Grains, Label detective activity related to grain group, Food Guide Pyramid Grocery Store Milk group label reading activity, milk tasting activity Introduction of Dance Pads and Goal setting for adding fruits, vegetables, and physical activity Pedometers, Students receive and learn to use pedometers, learn to record information and set goals for increasing steps, To the Max DVD Great Grain Obstacle Course Stretch Bands Dance Pads Popcorn Yogurt parfaits Walking Banana Salad Using pedometers and Taebo Kicks for Kids Video Frozen Yogurt Sandwiches Protein Group Where s the Fat? activity Stretch Bands Trail mix Fruit Group Vegetable Group Serving Sizes for each food group Fast Food Consumer Decision Making; Healthy Fast Food Choices Discuss Fruit Group. Where s the Sugar? Food label comparison comparing applesauce canned in its own juice to fruit with added sugar. Fruit Fly Bingo Fruit Basket Upset Applesauce (the snack is combined with nutrition activity.) Discuss vegetable group. Potato sacks races, and potato races Crunchy Vegetable Burrito Banditos Students break into 6 groups and demonstrate what a serving size is for each group utilizing a variety of foods within the food group. Fats and oils group discuss the differences in solid and liquid fats, as well as other high fat condiments such as mayonnaise, salad dressing, etc. Students are provided a Fast Food Consumer Decision worksheet. Stations are set up and categorized regarding typical choices for breakfast, side orders, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches/nuggets/ strips; drinks; salads; chips; fruit smoothies. Students rate the best choice in each category. Physical Activity Stations Fit Kids Club Workout Video Cottage cheese and pineapple Bagel Faces Review Jeopardy Game Physical Fitness Stations Fruit Smoothies Post Test

Fun Ways to Exercise Fitness through Game Play Children playing Dance, Dance Revolution using the Dance Pads during an in class Hitness lesson.

What is a Healthy Fast Food Choice? Students participating in a Fast Food Consumer Decision Making activity.

Classroom Instruction Results Nutrition Knowledge Students increased their nutrition knowledge. Pretest scores and post test scores were compared. Knowledge gain was 61% on average. Statistically signihicant difference in knowledge test scores (p=.0001).

Classroom Instruction Results Fruit and Vegetable Intake, Physical Activity Students increased their intake of fruits and vegetables, and physical activity level. Pretest score for fruits was 2.32 and post test score was 2.74. Statistically signihicant difference (p=.0016). Pretest score for vegetables was 1.85 and post test score was 2.35. Statistically signihicant difference (p=.0001). Pretest score for activity was 3.52 and post test score was 3.83. Statistically signihicant difference (p=.0101)

Parent Piece Newsletters Series of 11 Newsletters (bi lingual) Compiled from Nibbles Curriculum and My Pyramid Given to students in the classroom to take home Active Living Eating Out Family Meals Food Safety Lean Protein Breakfast Healthful Eating Label Reading Milk My Pyramid Fruit Eat or Drink

Parent Piece Placemats 4 Placemats (English one side/spanish one side) Compiled from Newsletters Given to students in the classroom to take home MyPyramid Food Labels Active Living Food Safety

Parent Piece Parent Night CONTENT MyPyramid Physical Activity Make and Take Soup Fitness Stations DELIVERY METHODS Varies in each County Teachers participating in Program Parent Organizations

Parent Piece Magnets

Parent Take Home Newsletter Evaluation Results Parents reported knowing more about nutrition after they read the take home newsletters. Pretest average scores and post test scores were compared. Knowledge gain was 25% on average.

Collaboration Promotes Program Sustainability Community Partners Local Business Funders Schools Teachers

For more information: Just Be It! website www.nmcyfar.org