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Impact Report
| For plan | KA 703. Nutrition Education and Behavior (McKinley County Nutrition Plan of Work ) |
| Date | November 3, 2010, 10:37 pm |
| For Objective | Long-term Show long-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Crownpoint OYD Boys and Girls Club Childhood obesity is a serious health issue that is not going away any time soon. The most recent trend has led First Lady Michelle Obama to launch a nationwide campaign against childhood obesity through increased physical activity and healthier food choices. Healthy nutrition begins with a variety of foods that provide all the nutrients needed to maintain a healthy body. By fostering a new generation of healthy eaters who might then go on to teach their own children to make good food choices we are one step ahead of the game. 15 Native American youth attended the first nutrition session on September 17 at the Crownpoint Boys and Girls Club. The youth learned about MyPyramid: serving sizes, exercise, etc., and they were treated to several different foods they had tasted for the first time. Following the tasting they prepared a recipe they prepared by the kids with adult supervision. The activities were led by the Home Economist and three volunteers from the Boys and Girls Club. The kids enjoyed and gained knowledge that they can share with their family and friends. Evaluation was not given because of the age and reading level of the students. Building healthy families is a step by step process but, by reaching youth at a young age we can start them on the healthy path sooner than later. |