MRF School Of Wellness

Research and Solutions to obesity

WHAT IS OBESITYObesity: abnormal or excessive fat accumulation. Data respond that in 2008 there were 1.4 billion

adults , from ages 20 and older are overweight .In 2010 an average of 40 million children were

overweight at the age of 5 and under.Women are more obesity than Men

In Chicago the people that are obesity are 36% black,26% Hispanic, & 21% white

In the US 65.6% white, 15.6 Hispanic, 12.8% black

ROOT CAUSES AND SYMPTOMSROOT CAUSES

SYMPTOMSMedia Influence Lack of social support Stress Lack of education Up bringing Lack of access to health

foodNo access to recreational

space Such as gyms, parks,

tracks, etc..

Diabetes Heart disease Knee problems Shortness of breathOvereatingHeart problemsHealth problems

SOLUTION 1School Community GardenWe will work with the principal, sponsors,

gardeners, chefs (to help cook the food they’ve grown), nutritionist

This project will impact the school because students will have access to healthy, fresh food choices right outside their school!

SOLUTION 1 CONT.The youth wellness team will help implement

the idea by checking up on the school, working with the teens to plant the food, giving them information about obesity to make them want to stay healthy

The YWT is addressing environmental , mental, social, and physical wellness

SOLUTION 2Re-modify the LunchroomsWe will work with Chartwells, The CPS

Board, Parents, community leaders, and staffThis will improve the wellness of the school

by providing fresh and healthier food varieties

SOLUTION 3Purchase better gym equipment by fundraising

-Run 2k-3k-Dance-Basketball tournament-Concert/Talent Show-Taste of Wellness School

We will work with coaches, nutritionist, community leaders, parents, and sponsors within the school

This will improve the school by getting active physically, aware of their health, make wiser choices, and to be more aware of resources

SOLUTION 3 CONT.We will monitor the implementation of this by

annual fundraising, open gym, demonstrating how each equipment is used

We are addressing social, physical, and mental wellness