Vending machine snacks are sold in 98% of secondary schools; 74% of middle schools; 43% of elementary schools (2000).
15.2 % of children in TN are overweight; US 13.5 %.
2001 estimated cost of US obesity is $127 million.
15.8% of children ages 6-11 are overweight; 16.1% of children ages 12-19 are overweight..
The average child watches over 3 hours of TV per day, which leads to excessive snacking in front of the TV and influences children to make unhealthy food choices with exposure to food advertisements & lowers children's metabolic rate.
BARRIERS
Selling/convincing of economic value.
Development cost vs. value.
Food preparation time/ability.
Education about the effects of high-calorie, high-fat diets.
EVIDENCE
The average child watches over 3 hours of TV per day, which leads to excessive snacking in front of the TV and influences children to make unhealthy food choices with exposure to food advertisements & lowers children's metabolic rate.
15.2 % of children in TN are overweight; US 13.5 %.
Vending machine snacks are sold in 98% of secondary schools; 74% of middle schools; 43% of elementary schools (2000). 0% in elementary, middle school-healthy out, high school 100%.
BARRIERS
Interruptions to class time.
Buy-in of principal, faculty and parents.
Sufficient volunteers.
More teacher, adult and parent role models and champions.
EVIDENCE
Daily participation in school physical education among adolescents dropped 14% over the last 13 years — from 42% in 1991 to 28% in 2003.
15.2 % of children in TN are overweight; US 13.5 %.
Almost 80% of children aged 5 and younger with working mothers are in child care for 40 hours a week (avg.).
BARRIERS
Interruptions to class time.
Buy-in of principal, faculty and parents.
Sufficient volunteers.
Stronger promotion of physical activity during and after school.
EVIDENCE
Almost 80% of children aged 5 years and younger with working mothers are in child care for 40 hours a week on average.
15.2 % of children in TN are overweight ; US 13.5 %.
The average child watches over 3 hours of TV per day, which leads to excessive snacking in front of the TV and influences children to make unhealthy food choices with exposure to food advertisements & lowers children's metabolic rate.
BARRIERS
Resistance to change.
Interest in volunteerism.
Apathy.
STRATEGIES
Provide nutritious food options and nutrition education for all children. Improve the health status and practices of school faculty and staff.
Provide coordinated school health education.
Use Community Centers, schools and playgrounds.
Increase physical activity of all children.
TACTICS
Lobby for the sales tax relief on healthy foods.
Establish leadership committee of members from service community.
Begin/expand Community Garden Programs.
Partner with larger grocery stores to develop in underserved neighborhoods.
Alignment strategic plan include coordination of services and mentoring.
Include in teacher/principal evaluations – level of participation in mentoring for kids.
Schools/Community groups partner to design and present meaningful comprehensive curriculum of basic needs of child. Delivery is varied incorporated into GED programs/job training, etc.
METRICS
Children/Youth health choices;risk behavior survey.
Physical fitness K-123 Mandatory Pre-post BMI.
Nutrition standards in all school programs.
WHY
Track changes over time.
Benefits of health, well being, academic success.
Target for improvement of critical & weak areas.
Maximize child’s education & health for a lifetime.
