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Smart Nutrition and Conditioning for Kids (SNACK): A Collaborative Approach to Combating Childhood Obesity [Symposium]

Abstract

A team approach to improve children's fitness and nutrition, SNACK was developed to decrease childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes in two urban elementary schools with a childhood obesity rate of 49%. A coordinated school health approach increases the positive impact on students, schools, and communities.

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Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Tami L. Jakubowski, DNP, School of Nursing, Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Iota Kappa

Lead Author Affiliation

Gwynedd Mercy University, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Coordinated School Health, Multidisciplinary, Nutrition

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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SNACK: A team approach to increasing children's nutritional knowledge

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

A team approach to improve children's fitness and nutrition, SNACK was developed to decrease childhood obesity and Type 2 diabetes in two urban elementary schools with a childhood obesity rate of 49%. A coordinated school health approach increases the positive impact on students, schools, and communities.