michigan team nutrition’s smarter lunchroom story nick drzal, mph, rdn director, michigan team...
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1MichiganTeam Nutrition’sSmarter Lunchroom Story
NICK DRZAL, MPH, RDN
DIRECTOR, MICHIGAN TEAM NUTRITION
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Agenda
Brief history
StrategyImpactLessons
learned Picture from Dexter Public Schools. Dexter, Michigan
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End in Mind “I am excited about the things that are
happening in the lunchroom... We have put the fruit in 2 places now and are offering fresh fruit everyday to our older students. Just today I gave out stickers for eating carrots to kids that refused to eat them before - just so they could get the sticker.. :)”
TuscolaISD 10/2013
Pictures from Dexter Public Schools. Dexter, Michigan
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Brief History
2012 Team Nutrition grant. Social Learning Theory To encourage SL adoption:
Observe others modeling the SL behavior.
Be provided opportunities to imitate others behavior
Student Sticker
5Objectives
Obj 1. Get the word Out
4 regional Trainings (~400) School Meals
Training (~50)
SNA Michigan Annual Conference
(~300)
Obj 2. Train 50 Schools to implement
Obj 3. Use Social Media to Create Peer to Peer Network – Share Success Stories – Encourage Smarter Lunchroom
Adoption
$1000Action Plan
Submit success
story
Technical Assistance
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Obj 1: Getting the Word Out
Partner with Michigan Consortias and Cornell BEN Center to conduct 4 regional trainings targeting child nutrition professionals. Pre-purchased smarter lunchroom cards worth $40
codes sent via email.Participants asked to complete a Smarter Lunchroom
Action Plan Partner with SNA Michigan (SNAM) to promote smarter
lunchroom strategies at the annual conference.
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Obj 1: Getting the Word Out
Outcomes: 405 trained (4 regional trainings plus 1 school meals
training).Trained in day long smarter lunchroom training
provided by Cornell BEN Center. 405 $40 smarter lunchroom coupons issued.76 $40 coupons redeemed.
~50 trained at a school meal summer conference. ~300 trained through SNA Michigan conference. One of 15 states where smarter lunchroom awareness
ranged between 20-50%. (Cornell Ben Center Research)
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Obj 1: Getting the Word Out
Post Survey Feedback from Regional Trainings: Participants
Enjoyed the Smarter Lunchroom Movement materials. (http://smarterlunchrooms.org/training-materials)
Felt inspired to try new strategies in their lunchrooms to help students make healthier choices.
Enjoyed the speakers from the BEN Center. Appreciated the printed materials; being able to network;
and spend time with their peers.
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Obj 2. Working with 50 Schools
50 schools required to: Attend day long training Submit SL Action Plan. Submit SL Success
stories. Submit HUSSC
Application. Received $1000 coupon
to create unique SL materials.
Picture from Dexter Public Schools. Dexter, Michigan
10Sample Action Plan
Goal #1: Increase amount of fruit & veggies students take and consume
Step 1- Conduct waste study. Step 2- model the behavior from people they know and identify with-
their teachers and peers. Fruit & veggie naming contest. Fruit/veggie campaign.Ask broadcasting clubs/21st century media classes to take
pictures/video of kids eating fruits and veggies during lunch.
http://smarterlunchrooms.org/resources
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Sample Action Plan
South Haven Breakfast Kiosk Using SL Techniques
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Sample Action Plan
Picture of Warren Consolidated Schools SL Techniques
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Obj 2. Working with 50 Schools
Results from Mini-grant Post Survey:Felt “very” confident in applying the Smarter Lunchroom
strategies (SL), and “very” likely to use SL training daily work.
Most common “greatest success” included: improved accessibility and promotion/awareness of healthier options, increased variety of fruit options, and increased meal participation.
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Obj 2. Working with 50 Schools
Most common barriers to implementation of SL strategies are space/set-up issues, time, and administrative or staff resistance.
Best Advice to Colleagues. It’s easier than you think to make small changes and those small changes can make a big impact, try new and different ideas, ask for help, and keep trying. One participant noted that, “Presentation of the food is everything,” and another said, “[The strategies] increase nutritious choices at no or little cost.”
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Obj 2. Working with 50 Schools
Grantees received $1000 Smarter Lunchroom coupon.Unique signage, clings, menu boards, posters specific to
school building mascot and colors, floor stickers,
Toolkit
Cover page
Assessment
Join TN Handout
Share Your Success Handout
Dry Erase Menu Board
Express Lane Poster
Set of 20 clings to place on salad bar and service line
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Obj 2. Working with 50 Schools
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Obj 2. Working with 50 Schools
Click here to view SL materials: http://smarterlunchrooms.org/resource/alphagraphics-products. *ask for shipping cost quote prior to purchasing.
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Obj 2. Working with 50 Schools
20Success Stories & Social Media
24,000 views,
92 subscribers
~1600 likes.
~2000 followers.
Identify practices and skills we want
replicated.
Conduct Training on SL Techniques to Increase personal knowledge and
skills.
Trainings
Mini-grant
training and TA
Promote
Youtube
@teamnutritionmi
21Success Stories & Social Media
https://www.youtube.com/user/miteamnutrition1
“Michigan Team Nutrition Youtube”
Click on “Smarter Lunchroom Moves”
Fruit Front-and-Center Drives SalesWhitehall District Schools, Michigan
Rather than forcing students to purchase fruit signage and placement are used to nudge. Fruit is displayed in an attractive manner. Fruit is placed in multiple locations. Signage reinforce the benefits of eating fruit. Servers encourage students to choose fruit.
View it on Youtube at: http
://youtu.be/_A1MpI6LlhI?list=PLaqD6X6pQgmKGbGknhuaKn_L_e3dbWhn4
Display a Sample Meal to Boost Service and Customer SatisfactionPlymouth/Canton Community Schools, Michigan
To help students choose a well-rounded meal, sample plates are used.
At a glance, hungry students can see what’s available and decide quickly and easily what they want to eat.
View it on Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoD-jbLWGHs&list=UUc0k-z
CYp6YjcKlv2MYaYMg
24Join The Conversation
https://www.youtube.com/user/miteamnutrition1
https://twitter.com/teamnutritionmi
https://www.facebook.com/MichiganTeamNutrition
Pictures: Top - Unknown; Bottom - Waterford Public Schools