Very Elementary My Dear!
by Susan O'Connell | Mar 23, 2010
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Summary:
The following 6 ideas should be implemented at all elementary schools.
1. Eliminate pre-packaged snacks in elementary schools. Only allow fruit and vegies.
2. During indoor recess due to inclement weather, provide movement activites. Purchase Wii sets or other active games.
3. Provide daily Phy Ed.
4. Measure BMI/weight when screening for things such as hearing and vision.
5. Offer after school work-out classes or running clubs.
6. Eliminate snacks from after school recreational activites such as soccer games etc.
First Name
Susan
Last Name
O'Connell
About You
First Name
Susan
Last Name
O'Connell
Country
United States, MN, Carver County
City
Excelsior
Country
United States, MN, Carver County
City
Excelsior
About You
About Your Organization
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Your idea
Name your idea
Very Elementary My Dear!
Describe your idea
The following 6 ideas should be implemented at all elementary schools.
1. Eliminate pre-packaged snacks in elementary schools. Only allow fruit and vegies.
2. During indoor recess due to inclement weather, provide movement activites. Purchase Wii sets or other active games.
3. Provide daily Phy Ed.
4. Measure BMI/weight when screening for things such as hearing and vision.
5. Offer after school work-out classes or running clubs.
6. Eliminate snacks from after school recreational activites such as soccer games etc.
How do you define your "community"?
All elementary schools in Minnesota.
Tell us how you think the issue of obesity is affecting your community
As a school nurse I see this first hand. Children have more obesity related issues such as diabetes. Obese children with asthma, have more difficulty breathing than their peers with asthma who are not obese.
Obese children must tolerate teasing and bullying.
Why should your idea be selected?
These ideas would be easy and inexpensive to implement. The children would also enjoy the activities. I could also help by implementing this program in my school district.