Healthy SchoolsHealthy Schools

College MathCollege Math

Healthy EatingHealthy Eating

Megan Handwerk

Sean Nagle

Andrew Mish

Alyssa Everett

Megan Handwerk

Sean Nagle

Andrew Mish

Alyssa Everett

Nibbling StudyNibbling Study In 1989 David Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., and Tom Wolever, M.D., Ph.D of

the University of Toronto set up a “nibbling study” The study tested the possibility of keeping digestion constant and even The subjects who ate 5-6 small meals rather than 3 big meals felt better

and had lower cholesterol 5-6 meals causes insulin to be spread out and keeps glucose levels even,

which control energy levels

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In 1989 David Jenkins, M.D., Ph.D., and Tom Wolever, M.D., Ph.D of the University of Toronto set up a “nibbling study”

The study tested the possibility of keeping digestion constant and even The subjects who ate 5-6 small meals rather than 3 big meals felt better

and had lower cholesterol 5-6 meals causes insulin to be spread out and keeps glucose levels even,

which control energy levels

www.dummies.com/how-to/why-eat-more-than-three-meals-a-day.navld-323469

Eating Small Frequent MealsEating Small Frequent Meals

Speeds up your metabolism Prevents binges and controls cravings Helps maintain high energy levels by

regulating blood sugar and insulin levels

Speeds up your metabolism Prevents binges and controls cravings Helps maintain high energy levels by

regulating blood sugar and insulin levels

Speeds up metabolismSpeeds up metabolism

Metabolism is like a “fat-burning machine” No food in stomach causes it to shut off Infrequent eating sends body into fasting

mode Metabolism slows down When you do eat less calories are burned

Metabolism is like a “fat-burning machine” No food in stomach causes it to shut off Infrequent eating sends body into fasting

mode Metabolism slows down When you do eat less calories are burned

Controlling Binges and CravingsControlling Binges and Cravings

Research shows that, due to hypoglycemia, it is more likely for one to overeat following infrequent eating It takes 20 minutes for your brain to register

that you’re full

Ones metabolism is not ready to burn all the food consumed during binges after being shut off for a while

Research shows that, due to hypoglycemia, it is more likely for one to overeat following infrequent eating It takes 20 minutes for your brain to register

that you’re full

Ones metabolism is not ready to burn all the food consumed during binges after being shut off for a while

Maintaining energy levelsMaintaining energy levels

Eating frequently keeps insulin levels stable No carbohydrates in the body causes insulin levels

to drop drastically Large amounts of carbohydrates in the body

causes spikes in insulin levels Spiking insulin levels causes high energy levels

and then a quick crash followed by feelings of tiredness, and sugar cravings

Eating frequently keeps insulin levels stable No carbohydrates in the body causes insulin levels

to drop drastically Large amounts of carbohydrates in the body

causes spikes in insulin levels Spiking insulin levels causes high energy levels

and then a quick crash followed by feelings of tiredness, and sugar cravings

Eating More Than 3 Meals a DayEating More Than 3 Meals a Day

You need food at regular intervals in order to stay energized, avoid overeating, and control weight

The break between lunch during the school day and the next available time to eat at home causes glucose levels to drop

Low glucose levels lead to low energy 5-6 smaller meals a day which keeps your metabolism

and energy going The most efficient way to deal with hunger and appetite

is to obey your body’s natural cues

You need food at regular intervals in order to stay energized, avoid overeating, and control weight

The break between lunch during the school day and the next available time to eat at home causes glucose levels to drop

Low glucose levels lead to low energy 5-6 smaller meals a day which keeps your metabolism

and energy going The most efficient way to deal with hunger and appetite

is to obey your body’s natural cues

Suggestions for ChangeSuggestions for Change

Snacks available for sale in classrooms Students fed more regularly Profit for school Mess contained inside the room

Snacks available for sale in classrooms Students fed more regularly Profit for school Mess contained inside the room

Breakfast ProgramsBreakfast Programs

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California Public Schools Study

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Breakfast ProgramsBreakfast ProgramsMaryland Meals for Achievement Study

Tardiness decreased by 8%

Standardized Testing Scores increased

>80% of staff said the learning environment was improved

72% of staff said classroom behavior had benefited

73% of staff said student attentiveness had increased

Breakfast ProgramsBreakfast Programs

“I felt I had enough to do with preparing for

teaching that to have breakfast in my classroom would just be extra work and a

big mess,” the teacher explained. “But I

found that I barely have to do any work at all,

and the kids are so much better behaved that

my lessons go much smoother. I would want to tell other teachers that it may seem like

a hassle, but it really is minimal work

with a lot of positive payoffs.…I would be upset now if they took the

breakfast program away.”

More Meals A Day?More Meals A Day?

Eating frequently is healthier than fad diets that deprive the body of food

Portion size is a key to healthy dieting and weight loss 5 meals a day is ideal compared to 3 Ice cold water also helps with weight loss and is healthy http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/healthy-dieting-eat-5-meals-a-day-and-lose-weight-56144.html

Eating frequently is healthier than fad diets that deprive the body of food

Portion size is a key to healthy dieting and weight loss 5 meals a day is ideal compared to 3 Ice cold water also helps with weight loss and is healthy http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/healthy-dieting-eat-5-meals-a-day-and-lose-weight-56144.html

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Eating frequentlyEating frequently

Eating frequently

-wont give you hunger pains and will not over eat

-metabolism works quickly and burns

more calories

-food is absorbed quicker and more

efficiently when you eat regularly

Eating frequently

-wont give you hunger pains and will not over eat

-metabolism works quickly and burns

more calories

-food is absorbed quicker and more

efficiently when you eat regularly

Portion sizePortion size

Portion should be the size of your fist or palm

Portion should be the size of your fist or palm

5 meals vs. 3 meals5 meals vs. 3 meals

3 meals a day is a man made concept (fits into schedules) 5 meals is more healthy going back to the eating

frequently slide Creatures in nature

- Bears- binge eaters, eat a lot at one time, more fat to hibernate (pear shaped body)

- Deer, elk, horses, etc.- they graze eating a little all day, they are thinner, more muscular, and less fat

3 meals a day is a man made concept (fits into schedules) 5 meals is more healthy going back to the eating

frequently slide Creatures in nature

- Bears- binge eaters, eat a lot at one time, more fat to hibernate (pear shaped body)

- Deer, elk, horses, etc.- they graze eating a little all day, they are thinner, more muscular, and less fat

Ice cold waterIce cold water

Makes body warm up the water and has to burn calories to do so, leading to weight loss

Many hunger pains are just thirst pains and can be solved by drinking ice cold water

Makes body warm up the water and has to burn calories to do so, leading to weight loss

Many hunger pains are just thirst pains and can be solved by drinking ice cold water

Benefits of BreakfastBenefits of Breakfast

1. If you don’t eat breakfast It may send your body into a “semistarvation mode” which can cause physical, intellectual, and behavioral problems.

2. Breakfast eaters also tend to weigh less than breakfast skippers.

3. Eating breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism therefore helping you burn more calories

Sources: Webmd.com

1. If you don’t eat breakfast It may send your body into a “semistarvation mode” which can cause physical, intellectual, and behavioral problems.

2. Breakfast eaters also tend to weigh less than breakfast skippers.

3. Eating breakfast jumpstarts your metabolism therefore helping you burn more calories

Sources: Webmd.com

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Benefits of BreakfastBenefits of Breakfast Improves performance in classroom / playground Improves concentration Improves Hand-eye coordination Lowers cholesterol levels More strength and endurance Improves ability to control weight Improves overall nutrition

Improves performance in classroom / playground Improves concentration Improves Hand-eye coordination Lowers cholesterol levels More strength and endurance Improves ability to control weight Improves overall nutrition

SanitationSanitation

Kelsi Celeste

Kaitey Fienour

Jess Geisler

Kelsi Celeste

Kaitey Fienour

Jess Geisler

Issues faced from being unsanitary

Issues faced from being unsanitary

• 1 in 3 people do not wash their hands after using the restroom

• Unclean hands spread food poisoning

• 5.5 million people get food poisoning each year• 25% of contracting this illness is due to improper

hand washing

25% of illnesses are due to improper hand washing

• 1 in 3 people do not wash their hands after using the restroom

• Unclean hands spread food poisoning

• 5.5 million people get food poisoning each year• 25% of contracting this illness is due to improper

hand washing

25% of illnesses are due to improper hand washing

What can we do to be more sanitary?

What can we do to be more sanitary?

Cold & flu are spread through contact. Having utensils in bins = susceptible to germs

Get dispensers for utensils would help to prevent the spread of illness.

Install sensored hand sanitizer dispensers around schoolInstall sensored bathroom utilities

More than 160+ million school days are lost due to illness.Greatly decrease if kids washed their hands.

Sink area in the cafeteria.

Cold & flu are spread through contact. Having utensils in bins = susceptible to germs

Get dispensers for utensils would help to prevent the spread of illness.

Install sensored hand sanitizer dispensers around schoolInstall sensored bathroom utilities

More than 160+ million school days are lost due to illness.Greatly decrease if kids washed their hands.

Sink area in the cafeteria.

What can we do to be more sanitary?

What can we do to be more sanitary?

Locker rooms are a breeding ground for viruses.Bacteria commonly found in locker rooms:

Staph/MRSA Ringworm Athletes Foot

Can be contracted from dirty floor/towel/lockerPractice cleaning locker rooms more thoroughlyKids wipe down equipment/locker they were using.

Locker rooms are a breeding ground for viruses.Bacteria commonly found in locker rooms:

Staph/MRSA Ringworm Athletes Foot

Can be contracted from dirty floor/towel/lockerPractice cleaning locker rooms more thoroughlyKids wipe down equipment/locker they were using.

Sensored ComponentsSensored Components

Objects that can become sensorized: Toilets Sinks Soap Dispensers Paper Towels

This creates a non-touch environment, preventing the spread of germs through contact.

Objects that can become sensorized: Toilets Sinks Soap Dispensers Paper Towels

This creates a non-touch environment, preventing the spread of germs through contact.

Hand Sanitizer Dispensers

Hand Sanitizer Dispensers

• Allows kids opportunity to get clean hands without having to leave to go to the rest room.

• Allows kids opportunity to get clean hands without having to leave to go to the rest room.

• Benefits of hand sanitizer:•If placed in classrooms, more time for teaching •Decreases the spread of germs which cause student/teacher absences •Studies have shown it’s more effective than hand washing to prevent spread of germs

Exercise in Our SchoolExercise in Our School

Kaiti Snyder

Garth Ritter

Sarah Burton

Kaiti Snyder

Garth Ritter

Sarah Burton

Statistics Supporting Physical Education Classes

Statistics Supporting Physical Education Classes

•Currently only 19% of all high school students are physically active for 20 minutes or more in physical fitness classes every day during the school week.

•Nearly 50% of young people are not vigorously active an a regular basis (ages 12-20)

•Encouraging young people to be active reduces the risk that they will be sedentary as adults.

Statistics Cont. Statistics Cont.

Only 25 percent of students in grades 9 through 12 engaged in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more of the previous 7 days in 2003.

Only 28 percent of students in grades 9 through 12 participated in daily school physical education in 2003, down from 42 percent in 1991.

Only 25 percent of students in grades 9 through 12 engaged in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes on 5 or more of the previous 7 days in 2003.

Only 28 percent of students in grades 9 through 12 participated in daily school physical education in 2003, down from 42 percent in 1991.

Statistics Cont.Statistics Cont.

Daily enrollment in physical education classes dropped from 42 percent to 25 percent among high school students between 1991 and 1995.

Only 36% of high school students meet current recommendations for physical activity.

Typically, only 15-18% of students in a school are athletes

Daily enrollment in physical education classes dropped from 42 percent to 25 percent among high school students between 1991 and 1995.

Only 36% of high school students meet current recommendations for physical activity.

Typically, only 15-18% of students in a school are athletes

Benefits of Physical ActivityBenefits of Physical Activity

Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.

Helps control weight, build lean muscle, and reduce fat. Prevents or delays the development of high blood pressure

and helps reduce blood pressure in some adolescents with hypertension.

Builds self confidence

Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.

Helps control weight, build lean muscle, and reduce fat. Prevents or delays the development of high blood pressure

and helps reduce blood pressure in some adolescents with hypertension.

Builds self confidence

Physical Education Class Standards

Physical Education Class Standards

The Seven Standards of National Association for Sport and Physical Education:1. Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few forms

2. Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills3. Exhibits a physically healthy lifestyle4. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness5. Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings6. Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings7. Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactions

The Seven Standards of National Association for Sport and Physical Education:1. Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few forms

2. Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills3. Exhibits a physically healthy lifestyle4. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness5. Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings6. Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings7. Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interactions

Current CurriculumCurrent CurriculumContent 10th Grade Achievement

Level 12th Grade Achievement Level

Cardiovascular Fitness - Step Aerobics - Developing a 6

week f itness plan

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application - Mastery

Muscular Strength/ Endurance

- Weight room workouts

- Circuit training

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application - Mastery

Flexibility - Sit and Reach test - Warm-up stretches

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application

Body Composition - Use of the fat

caliper

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application

Nutrition - Nutritional Log - Personal assessment

of caloric needs

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application - Mastery

Physical Fitness - Use of physical

fitness tests

- Knowledge - Application - Mastery - Reinforcement

Outdoor Pursuits - Demonstration

speech/ oral report - Hiking, kayaking,

orienteering

- Awareness - Knowledge

Team Sports - Vol leyball - Team Handball

- Awareness - Knowledge - Application

Lif etime Activities - Golf - Archery

- Awareness - Knowledge - Application

Content 10th Grade Achievement Level

12th Grade Achievement Level

Cardiovascular Fitness - Step Aerobics - Developing a 6

week f itness plan

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application - Mastery

Muscular Strength/ Endurance

- Weight room workouts

- Circuit training

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application - Mastery

Flexibility - Sit and Reach test - Warm-up stretches

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application

Body Composition - Use of the fat

caliper

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application

Nutrition - Nutritional Log - Personal assessment

of caloric needs

- Knowledge - Application

- Knowledge - Application - Mastery

Physical Fitness - Use of physical

fitness tests

- Knowledge - Application - Mastery - Reinforcement

Outdoor Pursuits - Demonstration

speech/ oral report - Hiking, kayaking,

orienteering

- Awareness - Knowledge

Team Sports - Vol leyball - Team Handball

- Awareness - Knowledge - Application

Lif etime Activities - Golf - Archery

- Awareness - Knowledge - Application

AW Awareness K Knowledge AP Application M Mastery

Current CurriculumCurrent Curriculum

Students are required to take: 90 days of wellness in grade 9 90 days of physical fitness in grade 10 45 days of physical fitness and 45 days of

wellness in grade 11

Students are required to take: 90 days of wellness in grade 9 90 days of physical fitness in grade 10 45 days of physical fitness and 45 days of

wellness in grade 11

Current Curriculum Current Curriculum

Class activities try to cover the five components of physical fitness. Cardiovascular Endurance Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition

Class activities try to cover the five components of physical fitness. Cardiovascular Endurance Muscular Strength Muscular Endurance Flexibility Body Composition

Survey ResultsSurvey Results

When 38 students of the general student body were asked to rate the efficiency of our current physical fitness class (1-lowest, 5-highest) 5: 4 students 4: 8 students 3: 17 students 2: 8 students 1: 1 student

When 38 students of the general student body were asked to rate the efficiency of our current physical fitness class (1-lowest, 5-highest) 5: 4 students 4: 8 students 3: 17 students 2: 8 students 1: 1 student

A majority of the students feel that the current curriculum is not as effective as it could be.

Survey Results Cont’dSurvey Results Cont’d

Volleyball

Hockey

Football

Archery

Capture the Flag

Softball

Speedball

Step Aerobics

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

5

WeightLifting

Handball Dodgeball Lacrosse Running

Activities Liked By Students

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Survey Results Cont’dSurvey Results Cont’d

Archery

Tag

Dodgeball

Step Aerobics

Running

Sprintball

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

WeightLifting

Football Badminton Capturethe Flag

Lacrosse Scooters

Activities Disliked By Students

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DDR

Tennis

Bowling

Yoga

Karate

Exercises

0

1

2

3

4

5

More WeightLifting

Yoga Kick Boxing

New Activities Preferred By Students

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Survey Results Cont’dSurvey Results Cont’d

36 out of 38 students were in favor of a choice of personal and team fitness classes 20 preferred team sports 18 preferred personal fitness

Over 70 percent of the students were in favor of physical education for all four years of high school

36 out of 38 students were in favor of a choice of personal and team fitness classes 20 preferred team sports 18 preferred personal fitness

Over 70 percent of the students were in favor of physical education for all four years of high school

SuggestionsSuggestions

Based off research conducted from the internet, other schools, and the gym teachers we feel these changes should be made: Two fitness classes geared toward team sports

and personal fitness A gym requirement all four years of high

school

Based off research conducted from the internet, other schools, and the gym teachers we feel these changes should be made: Two fitness classes geared toward team sports

and personal fitness A gym requirement all four years of high

school

Personal Fitness ClassPersonal Fitness Class

Geared towards less competitive individuals who wish to improve their personal health through means other than team sports

Some paired activities will be implemented to encourage teamwork

The skills learned in this class will benefit for a lifetime Yoga, step aerobics, lifting, walking, running/ jogging,

Martial arts, aerobic exercises, self defense, strength training, Wii, DDR, badminton

Geared towards less competitive individuals who wish to improve their personal health through means other than team sports

Some paired activities will be implemented to encourage teamwork

The skills learned in this class will benefit for a lifetime Yoga, step aerobics, lifting, walking, running/ jogging,

Martial arts, aerobic exercises, self defense, strength training, Wii, DDR, badminton

Personal Fitness ClassPersonal Fitness Class

47% of students feel that they would benefit from a personal fitness option.

West Babylon High School, in New York, has implemented a class like this with great success.

Nearly a third of their students opted to take the personal class rather than traditional gym class.

47% of students feel that they would benefit from a personal fitness option.

West Babylon High School, in New York, has implemented a class like this with great success.

Nearly a third of their students opted to take the personal class rather than traditional gym class.

Team Fitness ClassTeam Fitness Class

Geared towards students who are interested in competing in team sports for physical fitness

Lifting, flag football, soccer, baseball/softball, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, floor hockey

Geared towards students who are interested in competing in team sports for physical fitness

Lifting, flag football, soccer, baseball/softball, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, floor hockey

Due to our concern for our school’s health we would greatly appreciate it if you took these facts and ideas into consideration.

THANK YOU!

Due to our concern for our school’s health we would greatly appreciate it if you took these facts and ideas into consideration.

THANK YOU!