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You are a team of 3 world renowned EXPERTS appointed by the Governor on a Mission Nutrition task force.  In your role as Nutritionist, Health Professional, and Physical Education Teacher, your mission is to develop a custom Nutrition, Healthy Weight and Exercise program for each middle school test case child.  Eight (8) children have been profiled to participate in the program.  Each child/family will receive information to overhaul nutrition, activity habits, and benefits for a healthier future. Your program will transform the future health and lifestyle of the child.  In addition to the class presentation, you will be educating the parents of these middle school children, on the dangers of obesity & prevention plans at Back To School Night. The presentation of your program in class may be one of the following 2 choices:
Power Point Presentation - Min 7 slides or Brochure/Pamphlet - Min 7 pages  
Presentations will include:
  • Definition of Childhood Obesity
  • Consequences of childhood obesity (social/emotional (describe what it feels like to be obese), health)
  • Action Plan for Education of Parents and Children
  • Options for Prevention: diet (recommended 7 day meal plan (food, calories, quantities)
  • Options for Prevention: activity (recommended 7 day activity plan (type, how much, how often)
  • Benefits of Prevention (social, lifestyle, health)