JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT Cameron Hunter Travis Meier Laura Trombley

Overview  Talk about the topic  Methods we used  Results & Observation  SWOT Analysis  Recommendations  Conclusion

Introduction  Key Kids Number-14  Lead Staff: Sharon Logan  Determine the kids health and nutrition  The mission – To provide a safe and alternative program for children to participate in after school  We are trying to get kids involved in their own health by teaching them alternative ways which may be unknown to them

History of Obesity  6.5% of children aged 6 to 11 were obese in 1980 compared to 19.6% in 2008  Of those, 70% had at least 1 risk factor for CVD  Obesity can lead to social and psychological problems such as low self-esteem

Methodology  Who – Children who are involved in Key Kids  What – Implementing alternative activities & nutritional needs  Where – Jefferson Elementary School  When – After school between the hours of 2:15pm and 5:30pm  How – Questionnaire for the parents and informational observation of Key Kids

Observation Results  Laura’s Observations Outside activities Camps Chips  Cameron’s Observations Snack time during Key Kids Activities  Travis’s Observations Video Games Longevity

Survey Results  Age Population

Survey Result Cont…  Significant Results

Strengths & Weaknesses  Strengths Face to face contact Open about answers  Weaknesses Not enough 4 th graders Parents in a rush Communication barriers Small Key Kids group

Opportunities & Threats  Opportunities No need for population search Set Location & Time  Threats Cannot change school policy Lack of Funding Lack of Cooperation

Recommendations  We are hoping this program will teach children how to take control of their nutrition, while involving parents in healthy activities  What could be in the plan? Make a simple cook book Alternative life-long activities Family Competition

Recommendations Cont…  Shape It Up  Rutgers University, University School of Pharmacy NJ 89,700 children from Elementary Schools  Interactive workshops, activity book, posters, and educational field days  Reported higher levels of knowledge and positive attitudes towards healthy eating and exercise

Recommendations Cont…  Removal of Whole Milk  NYC Department of Education Reducing consumption of whole milk and increasing the consumption of low-fat milk  Decreasing the amount of calories  Maintaining adequate calcium means  1.3% increase in the purchase of milk at school

Conclusion  Obesity can lead to social and psychological problems such as low self-esteem  A new program that involves activities, parents, and health habits in order to help curve this epidemic  Computer and TV hours combined are more than double than the outside/inside activity hours  Talk and listening with children will help this program become a reality

References  CDC, (2010, June 03). Childhood obesity. Retrieved from  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (New York City ). Effects of switching from whole to low-fat/fat-free milk in public. 59(3):  Jan S., Bellman C., Barone J., Jessen L., Arnold M. (2009 June). Shape it up: a school-based education program to promote healthy eating and exercise developed by a health plan collaboration with a college of pharmacy. 15(5):