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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (McKinley County) |
| Date | November 3, 2010, 10:25 pm |
| For Objective | Long-term Show long-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Zuni Youth "Nutrition, Healthy Snacks, and More!" According to the National Health and Nutrition survey obesity is a serious health concern for all children and adolescents. About 39% or American Indian children 5-18 years old were found to be overweight or at risk for overweight. The Zuni Food Distribution, McKinley County Home Economist and CDE submitted a youth grant proposal to provided 2 workshops of "Nutrition, Healthy Snacks, and More!". The grant was awarded in August and planning began with all parties involved. The first 2 hour workshop was held on September 9, 2010 and the second was held on September 16, 2010 in the community of Zuni. 40 youth learned how to prepare health snacks, learned about MyPyramid, learned about serving sizes, learned about avoiding fried foods and sugar, and learned the importance of exercising 60 minutes per day. The Food Distribution Program also provided each participant who attended with a backpack of wonderful incentatives that were purchased through the nutrition grant. Short, medium, and long term objectives were met. Evaluation was provided by the Zuni Food Distribution Program and are pending results. The workshops were successful and well attended. |