...Lunch school programs are trying to become healthier across our nation. This initiative is becoming more common at each school due to economic and student needs. In this paper, we will look at meeting the needs of the students with a planned process. There will be two charts to show progress of the effects the changes have done to the student’s food choices. These choices were derived from the guides given by the USDA (“National School Lunch Program”, 2013). Recent changes to the schools lunch and breakfast menus has helped in keeping students more healthy and driving school cost to more efficient levels (“National School Lunch Program”, 2013). Most schools give students choices to choose their lunch or breakfast choices. While this is a common practice in most schools, students do not always choose healthy meals. The goal is to give only healthy choices to students so that they may increase their nutrition level intake. The guidelines set forth by the USDA, on the student meal index, is what will be used to assess the changes in students nutrition levels (Kay & Condon, 2012 pg 9). The first major change that needs to be done is re-asses the snack machines in the schools. Each school more than likely has one or two snack machines that are accessed by the students. The contents of the snack machines need to be changed to more health conscious items. An example is replacing sodas, or high sugar drinks, with water and low sugar juices. Each school needs to replace candy...
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...What causes childhood obesity? ENG. 122 January 29, 2012 What causes childhood obesity? Childhood obesity is a serious condition that affects over 25 million American Children. It is very important to completely comprehend the scope and nature of this epidemic. Children spend the majority of their day in school and most of them eat breakfast or lunch at least once a day in the school cafeteria. Is it possible that high calorie processed foods that are served in school cafeteria’s can be contributed to childhood obesity? In this paper, I will discuss the effects of childhood obesity, what I believe contributes to it, the proper nutrition that children need to stay healthy, and what can be done to prevent this from happening in the future. It is important to understand what our children are eating at school and if the foods they are eating can potentially cause them to become obese. Childhood obesity has escalated over the past decades and is only getting worse. According to The National Academies Press, (2005) “Nationwide, roughly nine million children over six years of age are obese— with elevated risks of both health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and poor quality of life, possibly throughout adulthood”. Obesity can cause numerous health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and even death. Obesity in our children is now, more than ever, becoming a serious threat...
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...A. Topic This is a recommendation to start a new summer program for children with the purpose to encourage reading. The new program will be entitled “Read and Feed Crafts Program” and will be available to children ranging in age 18 months to 16 years. The children will receive a hot lunch, and a free library card. They could spend time reading, playing games, or learning different crafts. It also includes reading incentives for independent reading for reading to others. The program would run for six weeks between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Suggestions for funding would include securing a Title I grant (Education, 2011). There are some low income families living in this neighborhood. In addition, the library could seek the assistance of volunteers to participate in the program. B. Purpose The purpose is to encourage the library to consider the idea of setting up this new program in the community during the summer time to encourage the children to enhance their reading skills and development of relationships with their peers. Summer is a great time to encourage children to read books. Reading will help to improve literacy skills and better prepare children for the upcoming school year. One of the best ways to get a child reading is to allow them to pick books they want to read about topics that interest them. Many of the children in the area of the library are from low income families and do not readily have the opportunity to experience something...
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...P.J.; Fitzgerald, A.L. (2005). Effectiveness of School Programs in Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Multilevel Comparison pg. 432-435. Retrieved from: doi:10.2105/AJPH.204.045898. In America we have an alarming increase in childhood obesity. They have conducted a surveyed on 5200 students on 5th graders along with parents and school officials. They have measured their height, weight, dietary intake, and information on physical and sedentary activities. The results to this survey that from other schools who participated in coordinated programs, school based healthy eating programs exhibited lower rates of overweight and obesity, had healthier diets and more physical activities than students from others schools without nutrition’s programs and physical activities. Krupp R. (2011). Culinary Clamor in the Classroom. LILIPOH, pg. 22, 26. Retrieved from: doi: 27063480.pdf This is a great content which covers early childhood dietary habits. Students find out in early on, by way of experience, that balanced diet is tasty and that good nourishment will make you feel good and have a healthy life and after that when they reach their teen years they will likely be making better food choices and be able to train by example to their kids what they have learned. Snelling A. Korba C, Burke A. (2011). The National School Lunch and Competitive Food Offerings and Purchasing Behaviors of High School Students. Journal of School Health, 77 (10), 701-705. Retrieved from: doi: 27727751...
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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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...Nutrition and Academic Performance 1 NUTRITION AND ITS EFFECTS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE HOW CAN OUR SCHOOLS IMPROVE? By Amy Ross SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATION AT NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNDERSITY July 28, 2010 APPROVED BY: DATE: Derek L. Anderson, Ed.D. August 2, 2010 Nutrition and Academic Performance 2 Table of contents Abstract ...…………………………………………………………………………………………3 Chapter I: Introduction…………………………………………………………………………….…4 Statement of Problems…………………………………………………………………….8 Research Questions…………………………………………………………………….…9 Definition of Terms ……………………………….…………………………………….10 Chapter II: Review of the Literature Nutrition and Cognition ………………………..……………………………………….11 Food Insufficiency …………………………..………………………………………….24 School Food Programs ……………………………...…………………………………..35 Chapter III: Results and Analysis …………………………..…………………………………..51 Chapter IV: Recommendations and Conclusion ……………………...………………………..54 References...………………………………………………………………………………..…...59 Nutrition and Academic Performance 3 Abstract The purpose of this paper was to review existing literature about past research that highlighted studies concerning nutrition and its relationship to brain function, cognition, learning, and social behaviors. There is evidence that school breakfast and lunch programs are not up to par with current United States Department of Agriculture standards and that USDA standards may not be utilizing the latest research...
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...to eleven as stated on the CDC web site (Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion). Currently in the United States one of three children and teens are obese or overweight as stated in the American Heart Association web site. Definition of Obesity is, Obesity is the result of caloric imbalance (too few calories expended for the amount of calories consumed). In order to standardize calculations of obesity the Institute of Medicine asked the federal government in 2005 to develop guide lines for using BMI (body mass index) in schools. The BMI is the ratio of weight to height squared. BMI is used to access weight status because it is can easily be measure and it also correlates with the amount of body fat. Guidance is provided on specific safeguards that need to be addressed before schools decide to collect BMI information, stated on the CDC web site. This information is needed for schools to compare results with other schools for specific age groups. Age and sex specific charts are used to calculate BMI in children and teens using the child’s height and weight then matching there BMI to their age and sex specific chart. If a child is in the ninety-five percentile or higher are considered obese, between eighty-five and less than the ninety-five percentile are overweight, between the fifth and less than the eighty-fifth are normal weight, less than the fifth are considered as underweight, stated in the American Heart Association web site. The percentile how...
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...Assignment 2: Annotated Outline and Reference List for Literature Review by John Doe EDD 9200 CRN 24329 Trends and Issues: Society, the Individual, and the Professions Nova Southeastern University November 08, 2010 Topic: The Increase of Obesity Amongst Teens has Damaging Effects I. Introduction A. Establish the understanding of the topic 1. What is obesity? Cite definitions and characteristics of obesity ( ). 2. Define teen and identify normal weight criteria ( ). 3. Causes of Obesity a. Genetics 1. Predisposition from heredity factors such as Bardet-Biedel syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome ( ) 2. Metabolism Disorders (Keast, Nicklas, & O'Neil, 2010). b. Diseases and Drugs 1. Cushing disease 2. Polycystic Ovary syndrome 3. Steroids 4. Antidepressant c. Lifestyle and eating habits; energy imbalance 1. Increased consumption of fast food (Keast, Nicklas, & O'Neil, 2010). 2. Increased time with media (T.V., computer games) ( ) 3. Increased time communicating on phones ( ) d. Social opinions of overweight individuals 1. Cultures identify overweight people as lazy, stupid, and slow. 2. Effects of negative attitudes expressed towards obese teens. e. Increased emotional disorders (i.e. anxiety, depression) ( ) B. Additional factors affecting obesity in teenagers 1. Low self-perception and self-esteem 2. Social isolation 3. Reduction in physical activity C. Health consequences of overweight ...
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...Executive Summary Bright Future Youth and Family Services is a private nonprofit organization that serves more than 7,000 children, youth and families each year in Lane County, Oregon. We provide a continuum of services ranging from prevention to treatment for clients ranging in age from two to 24. Our agency also works closely with, and helps shape, the major systems that impact the young people and families in our community and state. You will find us involved in such diverse areas as mental health, juvenile justice, positive youth development, education, and work readiness. The Chambers School and Career Center is one of ten tax-exempt nonprofit programs of Bright Future Youth and Family Services. Our mission is to assist at-risk youth in the Eugene/Springfield area in becoming productive citizens by providing a learning and work environment where they feel challenged, respected, and accountable as they strive to meet the demands of adulthood. We have a staff of approximately 250 employees and also utilize several volunteers each year who play a vital role in the organization. Bright Future prides itself on its diversity of funding sources that make for a fiscally strong organization. Agency revenues come from governmental contracts, charitable gifts, United Way funding, and fees for service. Chambers School is proud to be the premier provider of at-risk youth alternative education and career assistance in Lane County, and seeks to make this experience even more valuable...
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...Introduction……………………………………………………………………... .1 Grade Retention Literature Review..............………………………….......1 High Stakes Testing Literature Review….………………………………5 Rationale and Purpose of Current Study……………………………........9 Methods...................…………………………………………………………… 10 Database Construction…………………………………………………. 10 Procedure.....................………………………………………………… .11 Results……....................………………………………………………………...13 Grade 4…………………………………………………………………..13 Grade 5…………………………………………………………………..18 Grade 6…………………………………………………………………..23 Grade 7…………………………………………………………………..27 Grade 8…………………………………………………………………..33 Discussion………………………………………………………………………..39 References………………………………………………………………………. 43 Vita………………………………………………………………………………. 46 iii List of Tables 1. Table 1: Summary of Multiple Regression Analysis of Variables Related to Retention Status- Grade...
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...Misplaced Affections: Discharge for Sexual Harassment Summary Mrs. Beverly Gilbury, a fifth grade teacher who was working in the district’s Advanced Learning Program, on June 11, 2008, filed with the district’s EEOC officer a sexual harassment complaint against her coworker Mr. Lewiston. After the investigation, the district concluded that Lewiston’s actions created an “extremely sexually hostile” environment for Gilbury. The investigative report recommended dismissal based upon the grievous conduct of Lewiston. Peter Lewiston, a senior maintenance employee, was terminated on July 15, 2008 by the governing board of the Pine Circle Unified School District (PCUSD) for violation of the district’s sexual harassment policy. Evaluate the conduct of Peter Lewiston against the EEOC’s definition of sexual harassment. Analysis of the facts The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as any type of behavior, comments, gestures, and actions of a sexual nature that creates a hostile work environment for an employee (Snell & Bohlander, 112). Additionally, the EEOC states that harassment is illegal when it is so frequent or severe that creates a hostile or offensive work environment for a person (an applicant or employee) (www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/sexual_harassment.cfm). According to the events reported by Lewiston and Gilbury, Mr. Lewiston incurred in the following unlawful behavior while working at school: • On May 25, 2008 Lewiston told Mrs. Gilbury that...
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...com/aimun14 Message from the Chairperson Congratulations to Amity International Schools and Amity Educational Resource Centre for conducting four phenomenal editions of Amity International Model United Nations (AIMUN). Since 2010, AIMUN has successfully engaged youth from diverse nationalities and cultures in challenging debates, year after year. Globalization has virtually erased geographical boundaries and the virtual world has made distance a meaningless word. While the altered landscape has benefitted the world in many ways, new problems and challenges have surfaced too. UN simulations at AIMUN capture the trials and tribulations faced by today’s world. Proceedings in the AIMUN sensitize our delegates to international affairs and ignite their passion to bring change in a responsible and sustainable manner. Amity’s core philosophy of nurturing global leaders is so beautifully expressed in AIMUN conferences. This year we are back with renewed vigor and offer youth from across the world a dynamic platform where they will apply their young minds through discussion and debate to resolve crises which confront our world. I am confident AIMUN will, like it has earlier, inculcate the United Nations ethos in our young global leaders and inspire them to build an international community where every individual enjoys freedom of thought, speech and action. Dr (Mrs) Amita Chauhan Chairperson Amity Group of Schools India Amity International Model United Nations 2014 1 Message from Amity...
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...[pic] La Fiesta Marketing Plan Deanna Huneycutt [pic] La Fiesta, Marketing Plan I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY La Fiesta is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in the small town of Greenwood, population of just under 9,000 people. Opened and owned by Able Gonzales since 1995, it has become a very popular eatery in the town. As with most restaurants, La Fiesta has peak times around lunch and dinner that are much busier than the rest of the day. This causes scheduling challenges for cooks and wait staff. Another challenged faced, although a somewhat positive one, is the lack of parking space during the peak hours. Also, the bottleneck around customers paying out could be eased with some change in procedures or additional equipment. The marketing plan was developed based off a SWOT analysis and focuses on continued growth and customer relations. La Fiesta can gain visibility in the community by being more involved with the school district and expanding into social networking. Another focus of the plan is the efficiency of customer service and ease of congestion inside and outside of the restaurant. Better communication between wait staff and customers is also addressed. Since La Fiesta is a restaurant, it is considered a business-to-customer marketer. II. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Open since 1995, La Fiesta has made a strong presence in the town of Greenwood. It was established after another authentic Mexican restaurant...
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...Planning Executive Plan Blue Mountain Resto Bites is a locally owned fast food chain. Through our creative approach to the company's image and detail presentation. Blue Mountain Resto Bites will provide a combination of excellent food at value pricing, with fun packaging and atmosphere. Blue Mountain Resto Bites is the answer to an increasing demand for snack-type fast food, to be consumed while window shopping and walking around inside a shopping mall. In today's highly competitive environment, it is becoming increasingly difficult to differentiate one fast food outlet from another. Our main priority is to establish one outlet in a crowded mall, preferably in one of prominent shopping malls in Singapore. Later, our effort will be a further development of more retail outlets in the surrounding area. This plan is prepared to obtain a location for the initial launch of this concept. Additional financing will need to be secured for the two subsequent outlets, anticipated in month 13 and early in year three. The financing, in addition to the capital contributions from shareholders, will allow Blue Mountain Resto Bites to successfully open and expand through year two. The initial capital investment will allow Blue Mountain Resto Bites to provide its customers with a value-driven, entertaining experience through the creativity of its founders. Blue Mountain Resto bites will entice youngsters to bring their friends and family with our innovative environment. 1.1 Objectives ...
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...behavioural issues explain the process and strategies for working with behavioural concerns provide examples of the positive strategies and resources available to address behaviour Before anything else, This section will focus on classroom strategies and interventions that address the discipline/behavioural challenges of students who are alcohol-affected. It is getting ready is the important to remember that these students have permanent neurological damage secret of success. that will make changing behaviour difficult. Some of the behaviour management strategies used with other students may not be successful for the child who is alcohol-affected. Unique and individual interventions are more important than any prescribed behaviour program. Some examples of useful interventions include building relationships, adapting the environment, managing sensory stimulation, changing communication strategies, providing prompts and cues, using a teach, review, and reteach process, and developing social skills. The classroom teacher needs to ensure acceptance for all students in the classroom. Teachers’ actions that can promote acceptance include • choosing learning materials to represent all groups of students • ensuring that all students can participate in extra activities • valuing, respecting, and talking about differences • celebrating cultural and ethnic differences • ensuring that learning activities are designed for a variety of abilities • ensuring that all students are protected...
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