...Improvements in Health and Nutrition Angela Callicutt Dr. Franklin English 115 02/23/2013 Improvements in Health and Nutrition for Schools Changes in schools reveal the analysis of kids getting unhealthy menus which causes them not to get enough nutrition. In today’s society schools as a general, most kids are not eating healthy. The school lunch menus have a lot of unhealthy items on them. Kids do not get enough nutrition eating what schools have for lunch. The best place to start out is at a young age where kids are getting the right nutrition. On menus at schools kids eat unhealthy items like pizza and tater tots. Some snack machines have unhealthy items in them too. I think there should be an improvement in the health and nutrition of kids. As stated by (Michelle, 2004), “snacking is a common feature of the diet of adolescents and promoting healthy snacks that may constitute a starting point in the fight against tooth decay and non-communicable disease later in life”. In school lunch programs fruits and vegetables are what kids can start out eating at their young age. I think most kids aren’t eating healthy because some parents can’t afford to feed them. For parents who can’t afford to feed their kids they are participating in the school’s government free lunch program, but the free lunch program still has a lot of unhealthy items on it. Here are some quotes stated by people and their opinions of the school program. As stated by (Domel, 1997), “a questionnaire...
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...fast; breakfast. “The federal child nutrition program feeds over 50 million children a day, 31.6 million of whom receive free lunches.” Fig. A USDA (2011) Mortazavi (2011). Millions of children across the United States depend on a well balanced breakfast and lunch. Not only do these meals fuel the body, but it also fuels the minds to enhance comprehension and retaining what they learn. “For many, especially students from lower-income families enrolled in federally subsidized free and reduced-price lunch programs, these are the main meals of the day.” Grainger, Senauer, and Runge (2007). Revamping the National School Lunch program will help meet economic goal, provide healthier choices for pre-school, elementary and high school children across the nation. In 1966 the Child Nutrition Act (CNA) was passed to create a milk program, breakfast program, government funding to start the program and a preschool program (Mortazavi, 2011). Apart of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, it had to be approved every five years, most recent being scheduled for 2009 but was passed for one year to introduce the current 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act and the Farm Bill which President Obama signed in December 2010 Fig. B. Somodevilla (2010) (Mortazavi, 2011). This act was introduce to do two things, provide kids sufficient calories and consumes surplus commodities. “The HHFKA makes positive changes to existing legislation. Notably, it increases funding for the School Lunch Program, allows the USDA to...
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...Participation in the National Lunch Program Informative Paper / Revision Juan Diego VII Becerra Strayer University ENG 115 Doctor Ronnie Davis November 16th, 2015 The National Breakfast and Lunch Program The National School Lunch Program, between many other food-for-school related Federal programs, have a direct reimbursement formula for the schools that participate in the exchange of these type of healthy meals. The more the schools do in providing better meals, the higher the reimbursement and award will be. The programs have actually improved drastically in the way it operates and how it has already demonstrated improvement into the children’s health. Child Obesity According to an American Medical Association research study in 2014 (Ogden, Carroll, Kit, Flegal), obesity has increased between 1999 and 2011 and but there has been no change between 2009 and 2011. In the US many policy changes have been made to reduce obesity since 2002 according to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDC) (Brener, O'Toole, Kann, Lowry, Wechsler, 2009). Additionally, childhood obesity is an issue worldwide. Back in 2006, a British author from Guardian News, John Carvel, mentioned that junk food and lack of exercise were part of the major reasons of the childhood obesity increase in the UK. Likewise, the US has similar issues. More than one in six children in the US is obese, an overall increase from the 1970’s. This epidemic has caused...
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...Child, School, Home: Determinants of Academic Performance* Cecilia A. Florencio Education Research Program Center for Integrative and Development Studies University of the Philippines Email: erp@cids.upd.edu.ph This study was concerned with the determinants of school-related behavior, in particular the relationship between health and nutritional status and academic performance. Such a concern is in place whenever our educational system sets for itself the objective of reducing disparities in education and raising the overall quality and efficiency of education. Although construction of new classrooms, provision of textbooks and other learning materials and training of teachers are necessary to improve the quality of education, it is illogical to expect that these will make up for the difference in learning that could arise because of biological impediments. The objectives of the study relate to (1) nature, magnitude and distribution of health and nutritional problems of school children; (2) relationship between nutritional status and academic performance; and (3) effects on academic achievement of non-nutritional variables, specifically those recommended in the 1976 Project SOUTELE Report. Some 2,304 pupils who were randomly selected from 64 schools in Region I, IV and National Capital Region in Luzon, Region VII in the Visayas and Region XII in Mindanao participated in the study. The other respondents were the pupils’ parents, teachers...
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...and lunch school from what we have? It is important as parents are very concern about what their children have at school for breakfast and lunch. This topic is become sensitive and brought it up to majority by the First Lady, Michelle Obama at Parklawn Elementary School in Alexandria, Virginia as she claimed that she was worried about the food at school as she tried to prepare healthy food for her children (Nixon, 2012.) Moreover changing the breakfast and lunch program can come from many reasons: economic, population, and benefits. In this economy hard time, parents who never have any problem about putting money in pocket might find themselves struggling with financial problem. According to the National Bureau of Economic Research, unemployment has steadily risen and reaching 6.7% in November 2008 and also food and energy prices have increased dramatically throughout. As the bad economic continue the more unemployment will grow larger. Due to financial situation, parents are more apply for the breakfast and lunch program. As reported over the last five years the rates have increased annually by 2.5% to 4.1% (Siegel, 2010) and the higher the student participation rates, the higher the amounts of reimbursement the school receives. As shown in the following picture, there is an increase of free and reducing meals only paid meals are decreased. Saved by the Lunch Bell: As Economy Sinks, School Nutrition Program Participation Rises., December 2008 by School Nutrition Association ...
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...the top cities in the United States ("Hunger Facts," 2013). Insufficient resources to provide adequate food and lack of proper nutritional education for these children has a dramatic effect on the health and well-being for this vulnerable group. Not only does poverty have a direct relationship to negative child outcomes, but nutritional intake and education, as well. This article will focus on a theory-based health care promotion plan that will address the poor, school-age children living in Cleveland. Strategies will be identified in promoting nutritional education to improve healthy eating for these children in an attempt to improve the health and wellness for this vulnerable group. Guidelines for quality monitoring, evaluating, and adaptations of this health promotion plan will also be discussed so that it can be used across various health care settings. Implementing a health promotion plan that incorporates appropriate theory, research-based interventions, evaluative measures, and quality improvement metrics is pivotal if the health care professional is to be successful in supporting desired healthy behaviors for all populations. Enhancing and expanding cultural sensitivity for our diverse populations will prepare a holistic workforce that will improve the health and health equity in our underserved communities. Addressing Healthy Foods and Nutritional Education with Cleveland’s Youth Poverty and health can have...
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...al l Nutrition P h oo ro Sc Na tio n g e mm ra NSNP Inside Text 2010 bk10:Layout 1 8/20/2010 3:05 PM Page A National School Nutrition Programme Annual Report 2009/10 NSNP Inside Text 2010 bk10:Layout 1 8/20/2010 3:05 PM Page B Department of Basic Education Private Bag X895 PRETORIA 0001 South Africa 222 Struben Street PRETORIA 0001 Tel: +27 12 357 3419 Fax: +27 12 324 0260 www.education.gov.za © 2009 Department of Basic Education Design and layout: Formeset Digital Tshwane, Tel.: (012) 324 0607 NSNP Inside Text 2010 bk10:Layout 1 8/20/2010 3:06 PM Page i Acknowledgement This Annual Report has been made possible by a dedicated team of national and provincial officials who provided the reports reflecting the performance of the National School Nutrition Programme. Their contributions cannot go unnoticed. Thanks also go to the project team, Ms N. Mashigo and Mr S. Mzimba, whose dedication and tireless efforts ensured the delivery of a report of a high standard. Lastly, special thanks go to the Director for the NSNP, Ms N. Rakwena and the Chief Director for Health in Education, Dr F. Kumalo, in providing valuable guidance and support and in editing the various drafts of the report. National School Nutrition Programme i NSNP Inside Text 2010 bk10:Layout 1 Annual Report 2009/10 8/20/2010 3:06 PM Page ii NSNP Inside Text 2010 bk10:Layout 1 8/20/2010 3:06 PM ...
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...| California State University, Long Beach County Project: Plumas Brandon Gonzales ID#: 012658332 HCA 300 MW 9:30-10:45am 10/31/2014 Word Count: ~3,812 Abstract This paper will present an assessment and analysis of the health care information researched in Plumas County with addition to percentages and statistics gathered from registered sites and resources. This paper will also develop health resolutions and suggestions that are to be taken in to consideration with a resources profile and analysis. The research provided, focusing on the iron triangle made up of cost, access, and quality; will identify alarming health problems with increases and/or decreases to access and quality taken from legitimate sources and government data and surveys. The future consequences of these following problems, how Plumas County's health professionals plan to act on them, and recommendations to generate solutions will also be presented. A population research conducted in 2013, the "United States Census Bureau" estimated a total population of 18,859 residents in Plumas County making up .05% of California's total population estimated at 38,332,521. Since 2010, the county has shown a 6% decrease in total population losing more than a thousand people in the past 3 years. Plumas County contains a very small fraction of California's residents compared to larger counties in the state. A more precise breakdown of the research in population provided by the "U.S. Census Bureau"...
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...Strengthen the School Feeding Program for the Improvement of Pupil’s Class Performance Jun 16, 2012 | Published by: Teacher Rosalie Tolentino | Posted in: Essay on Education Good health has a significant impact on the performance of every pupil in the school. This can only be attained through proper nutrition. What if the child belongs to a poor family? What if the child only has meals twice a day? Can he ever attain proper nutrition? July is Nutrition Month. This is also the month where teachers of different grade levels prepare reports on the Nutritional Status of the pupils in their classes therefore; this is the month where they can identify the number of malnourished pupils in their classes. These identified malnourished pupils should be the beneficiaries of the school feeding program. The school feeding program is very beneficial to the malnourished pupils-the only way to help them gain the nutrients they need. If the school feeding program will be realized in every school, one of the problems that beset the performance of the pupils will be solved. As proof, a study was conducted in a Grade VI class. There were four pupils who were identified as malnourished individuals after determining their nutritional status. The first step taken was to determine their living status which included the occupation of the family, the monthly income of the family, other sources of income, and the number of family members. The limbic, our emotional brain, is where pain...
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...Care Law Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010 Describe the health care law (75 to 150 words) The Hunger-free kids act is a nutrition program that provides all children with healthy food in school and to low income families. Because of this act schools are playing a larger role in children’s health. Included in this legislation other programs that focus on hunger has come into play such as: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants and Children (WIC), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program, After School Meal Program and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). The programs under the Hunger-free kids act do not have a specific expiration date however, the Congress will periodically review and reauthorize funding that is allocated to the program. Analyze the importance of the law (75 to 150 words) The Hunger-free kids act was a key step for our nation’s toward the effort to provide all children with healthy food and education about healthy food. This program is so important because millions of children now receive meals through the school lunch program and the other programs that are attached to it. There are so many people especially children living in food insecure households and the rate of child hood obesity is at an all-time high. Through legislation there has been improvements and provisions that provide healthier and more nutritious food options, education and to help children make healthy food...
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...estimated that 37-80 percent of all pre-school children in the developing countries like Philippines suffer from protein calorie malnutrition as assessed by the manifestation of syndromes, nutritional indexes, and weight deviations (Bengoa, 1974). Mild to moderate malnutrition, also called chronic under nutrition, is much more common than severe forms, and is often difficult to recognize. The severe forms are either due to insufficient protein and calories (marasmus) or to an acute protein loss or deprivation (kwashiorkor). At present, when increasing investment in our educational programs is being made to improve the performance of the schoolchildren however, to some extent this are being wasted. Children are not reaching their full intellectual potential consequently, predispose to school failure. In public elementary schools particularly the Kalibo Elementary School I, where malnutrition is prevalent among schoolchildren, it is observed that children has low attention-span, lack interest and decreased ability to focus on tasks, and restlessness. These likely to interfere with their learning ability and in this way resulted to their poor school performance. However, this has yet be proven, whether malnutrition impair the learning ability and school performance of schoolchildren. It is for this reason, necessary to study the effects of malnutrition on the learning ability and school performance of schoolchildren. Malnutrition and School Performance Unfortunately, very few studies...
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...Immediate Nutrition Concerns that India needs to address Awareness at all levels (policy makers, planners, professionals and people in general), and Access for every individual, at Affordable cost to balanced diet, safe environment and drinking water (to ensure Absorption), and preventive and curative health care. Agriculture has to be nutrition oriented. Nutrition should be an important component of professional and school education. All government policies, missions and programmes concerned with food production and processing, food and nutrient supplementation, sanitation, drinking water and health should have nutrition improvement as an output criterion. Attention to female health and empowerment, appropriate infant and child feeding practices, and prevention of micronutrient deficiencies among others can yield results in short time. India needs a Nutrition Security Act to operationalise the currently sleeping Nutrition Security Mission and Nutrition Policy. Food Security Act will not eliminate malnutrition. There should be convergence between the programmes of different ministries and departments which can directly or indirectly influence nutrition security. Good governance and underpinning of science and technology will give maximum mileage out of the current efforts. While government may be able to tackle generic issues, solutions for individual problems, often come from within the community. NGOs private sector and community can all play a role...
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...obesity? Children today are eating more snack like foods and drinking more soda pops and sugar filled beverages. Today our youth’s consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains are nowhere near the current recommendations. As a society, we need to educate our children to make smarter and healthier choices when food is involved. However, the average child attends school around seven hours a day, five days a week. That child has the option to eat what the school has prepared for breakfast and lunch, at least twice a day. Nanci Hellmich of USA Today reports, “Overall, kids consume about 30% to 50% of their calories while at school”. Therefore, schools should provide kids with access to more nutritious foods, items that are not only good for them, but that they can enjoy at the same time. Junk, greasy, and fatty food slows kids down; therefore kids need foods that can supply them with energy and the nutrition that their bodies need. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 will achieve this by making serious improvements to federally funded school meal programs. As shown on Table 1 schools will provide children with...
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...challenge. A National Nutrition and Health Program (PNNS) was established in France in 2001 and later extended to 2010. The main objectives of this policy were based around the improvement of health by focusing on nutrition and physical exercise (Hercberg, Chat-Yung & Chauliac 2008). The actions implemented by the PNNS included the development of nutrition guides for the general population and more specifically children. The PNNS also took aim at the schooling system developing a nutritional education program that focused on increasing physical exercise and the promotion of healthy food consumption. Since the implementation of the PNNS the Ministry of Health has successfully accomplished more than 75% of the actions developed. While the success of the PNNS is not yet fully known it should be noted that the obesity epidemic has decreased or stalled in France since its implementation (Salanave et al. 2009). Similarly United States congress amended the child nutrition act to implement nutrition standards for foods available in schools. The policies introduced also focused on a need for nutrition education and an increase in physical activity. It is not known however, how many school districts actually established or implemented that policy (Friedman and Schwartz 2008). Despite the fact obesity is a major health issue in the USA no sizable policy action has been successfully implemented completely. Calorie labeling, taxes on energy dense food and school nutrition policies have been...
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...Health Promotion Program Childhood Obesity August 8, 2010 Obesity is increasing rapidly in the United States, affecting children, adolescents, and adults of all races, ethnicities, and income levels. Since 1980’s, the obesity in children aged 6 to 11 has doubled, and the percentage of obesity in adolescents ages 12 to 19 has tripled. Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term serious health impacts. Obesity is having a large amount of body fat, and is more than just a vanity flaw or concern. Obesity is a health risk and open doors for diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure. The cause of obesity is when you take in more calories and not enough daily activities like exercising or just doing daily chores to burn those calories off, and instead your body is storing those unhealthy calories. Mayo Clinic staff (May 9, 2009) reports, “obesity usually results from a combination of causes and contributing factors including: Inactivity, unhealthy diet and eating habits, lack of sleep, certain medicines, pregnancy and health medical problems.” Childhood obesity is a serious health problem that affects children. When a child is overweight for his or her age and height they are considered to be obese; obesity is troubling because those extra pounds leads to a path of other health issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Childhood obesity can also lead a child to depression and low self-esteem...
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