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Impact Report
| For plan | KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (McKinley County Nutrition Plan of Work ) |
| Date | October 6, 2008, 5:27 pm |
| For Objective | Medium-term Show medium-term objectives |
| Impact Report | In New Mexico we know that healthy students make better learners. About a quarter of our students are considered overweight or obese and there are increasing numbers of students who are suffering from preventable diseases, such as type two diabetes which is caused by poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles. Through the efforts of the McKinley County Wellness Council many of the teachers in the McKinley County have incorporated nutrition education for their students. Programs such as Eat Smart, Play Hard, Team Nutrition, and Cooking with Kids have become a part of the positive change for improving student health. Since October of 2007, over 3,000 students have gained knowledge about: MyPyramid, exercise, healthy eating habits, and healthy serving sizes. There are about 52 schools in McKinley County and about 10% of those schools participate in various nutrition programs offered through CES Nutrition Educators, LaRae Kendall and Gloria Yazzie. This year we added 5 new schools to our prior list and we will continue to reach other schools that have not utilized our programs. |