SNAACZ Initiative: Social Cognitive Model

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Group 3 brought some interesting discussion about the SNACZ initiative:

Social Cognitive Model
In terms of the social cognitive model, most of us agreed that the video aligns very well with the model. First, it gives a sense of understanding to students participating in the video and the target audience. It encourages to choose healthy snacks and save the sugar-based food for special occasions. Since, individuals are provided with information on healthy food options, they further influence the environment positively by influencing other kids’ food choices. Additionally, these kids are not just acquiring the information on healthy choices, but they are also encouraging other to go for the healthy food choice. We thought the video was effective because kids are less likely to follow an adult’s footsteps, but they’ll consider the same thought when another kid bring the idea to them. Overall, peers and their environment impact children’s decision.

Social Ecological Model
Based on the social ecological model, we think that SNACZ fits very well in this model. First, in the individual level, the program provides students knowledge about nutrition. At this level, students …show more content…

We know that children get easily affected and tend to act out of obedience due to the school environment and peers. Furthermore, its is hard to decide if their intentions are pure in eating healthier foods. We thought that it would be beneficial to introduce these options at a younger age so they have exposure to healthy foods before middle school. Also, it would be helpful to discuss these topics with the parents of the children to insure that these practices are effective in their personal life as well. Finally, we thought that the most effective when the students are able to engage across different grades and age groups. And, these kinds of programs should be broaden throughout the

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