1. “Water Week” at Edwardsville High School
The Madison County Youth Board

2. The Madison County Youth Forum
2014 Youth Forum at SIUE in October
Topic: Nutrition and Physical Activity Inside and Outside of school
Representatives from most high schools in Mad. County
Recommendations brought back to the board
Our voted topic of choice: Water consumption inside of schools
It had been a couple years since we did one, wanted to begin that process again
As a board we selected the topic of nutrition and physical activity
Representatives selected by health member (this year it was Mrs. Weller due to topic)
2 hours of discussion, then panels, led to recommendations on topic
Recommendations were voted on, topic was water

3. The Madison County Youth Board
Our purpose
“Offering adolescents committed to leadership and wellness activities with a voice in a formal structure.”
“Involves the implantation of a broad based peer network designed to provide Madison County social, educational, and recreational activities for youth in their community.”
“Provide a forum for expressing ideas, solving problems, and doing their part towards establishing a safer, secure county for the youth of today and the future.”
A youth group underneath the health department-voice for the teens
Strive towards a healthier, safer, community (variety of topics-alcohol to nutrition)
Projects such as the anonymous tipline

4. Why Water? Physical and Mental Wellness The Need for Education
Overall Bodily Health
Athletes
Students
The Need for Education
Sugary drinks
Proper amounts
Consequences
Physical and Mental Wellness
Skin, teeth, hair, digestion, rids of toxins
Keeps them hydrated, allows them to perform their best, no dehydration/cramps
Memory, focus
The Need for Education
People aren’t aware in how much theyre consuming
Same with the amount of water they SHOULD be consuming
And the consequences of not drinking water

5. Our Approach: An Overview
“Water Week”
Daily announcements at start of day
Daily educational activities during lunch periods
ID Scanners for recording participants
End of week reward for participation

6. Monday: Awareness
Goal: Inform the students about the sugar content in the drinks that they consume.
Activity
Have students examine empty bottles of various drinks filled with the sugar that they contain
Show and explain the “Calculations Key”
Show and explain the nutrition label sheets
Participation Credit: ID scan upon completion of activity

7. Tuesday: Consequences
Goal: Inform the students of the consequences in drinking or not drinking the daily recommended amount of water.
Activity
Show and explain the “Benefits of Drinking Water” sheet
Show and explain dehydration causes and symptoms
Hand out urine charts
Participation Credit: ID scan upon completion of activity

8. Wednesday: Goals
Goal: Inform the students of certain goals they should try and reach with respect to consuming water.
Activity
Show and explain “Hydration Guidelines” sheet
Show and explain the stoplight system (in regards to drinks)
Have students examine the quantity of water that they drink on average relative to what they ideally should be drinking
Participation Credit: ID scan upon completion of activity

9. Thursday: Action Goal: Have the students apply what they learned.
Activity
“Bring your own bottle of water”
Give out cases of water or have students show that they brought their own
Participation Credit: ID scan upon showing the board members that they brought a water bottle/taking a water bottle.

10. Friday: Change
Goal: Have the students agree to working towards a lifestyle change in water consumption
Activity
Provide information on a “30 day water challenge”
Have students sign pledge
Reward: With 3 out of 4 days of completed scans, students will receive a customized refillable water bottle to work towards their lifestyle change.

11. Plan of Action Youth Board EHS Sponsor for the refillable bottles
Supplies to run all of the activities
Workers for the table at lunch
EHS
Approval
Workers for the table at lunch- Health Occupations Club
Table
Announcements to be read each morning
Ideal “Water Week” Dates:
November 14-18

12. Benefits of the Project
MCYB
Goal of increased water consumption
Goals of the board
Leadership opportunity
EHS Students
Increased water consumption
Recommendations into action
EHS Administration and Faculty
More focused students
ID incentive

13. Long Term Goal
To add at least one water bottle refill stations to all district schools.
Update:
School year; two refill stations were added to EHS
one station was courtesy of a student written grant, the second EHS Health Occupations Club paid for through fundraising
Installation of hydration stations saves water bottles:
1st station main lobby; March- 10/18/16- saved 13,567
2nd C hallway; 4/21/16-10/18/16- saved 6177

14. Sources ReThink Your Drink
nks.html
schools/find-challenges/cafeteria-challenges/1274- rethink-yo

15. Thank You
Jennifer Weller Medical Occupations Coordinator Edwardsville High School