Implementing a Health and Nutrition Program in Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Author

Justine Anderson, Cleveland State University

Files

Committee Members

Karen Keptner, Kristen Pataki, Mackenzie Lamar

Abstract

y program aims to address obesity by educating faculty, children, and parents on proper nutrition and exercise to provide kids with the resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Students participated in groups incorporating fun ways to exercise, learning about food groups, creating food crafts with healthy foods, then trying those foods at their leisure. The idea is to expose them to new and/or healthier foods to expand their options for a healthier diet. Resources were also sent home for parents to give them fun activities to do at home that will continue developing their child’s knowledge and expand their palate.

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Publication Date

Spring 2023

Keywords

child obesity, health and nutrition, obesity prevention, school program, physical activity, lifestyle changes, healthy eating, weight management, diet and exercise, occupational therapy

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Recommended Citation

Anderson, Justine, "Implementing a Health and Nutrition Program in Schools to Promote Healthy Lifestyle Choices" (2023). Occupational Therapy Doctoral Student Capstone Posters. 8.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/ot_capstone_posters/8