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County Impact Statements - Columbia County
Physical Endurance - "Nutrition and Good Looks"
Most Junior High students are more concerned with the way they look than with
how nutritionally sound their bodies are.
The number one question asked by Junior High youth is "What will eating right
do for me?"
The food guide pyramid offered a sound nutrition eating plan that can be
easily followed by youth that will allow them to eat well and achieve adequate
nutrition to support growth at this special age. This project educated 697
Junior High students in proper nutrition. The food jeopardy game was used as an
evaluation tool. This game allows the students to answer question about food
serving sizes and the nutrients that it supply. This game allows the students to
work together to come up with the correct answer as a team., giving the group a
high level of self esteem. These students are able to judge for themselves why
eating fruit and fruit juice would be better than eating a candy bar and soda.
For more information call 870 234-3720.
Shirlye Hopkins instructing Junior High students on the benefits
of good nutrition.
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Impacts
- 90% of youth could identify food from the food guide pyramid.
- 50% were surprised that fad diets did not work.
- 70% will increase their consumption of fruit and vegetables.
- Food jeopardy game is a wonderful tool for learning.
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