Improving Child Nutrition in the Local Schools

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The Case Study of Improving Child Nutrition in the Local Schools
The Health Department has been approached by a small group of fathers who are interested in improving child nutrition in the local schools.
• How will you prepare for your first meeting with the parents?
 The first step for my preparation is to gather information from the school and the distract website about the menu and food options that kids have at their school.
 I will make sure to listen and write any concern and ideas that they have that might improve their children nutrient at school.
• What data will you collect and from what sources?
 I am going to collect the school obesity/physical activity plan from the school district website.
 I will collect the breakfast/lunch menu and the snacks and beverages that are sold to student in lines, vending machines, and other venues from the school district website and also by going to school and asking them.
 I will collect data about the school obesity rate and physical activity from school website, school administration and teachers.
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