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Next Steps: H ow to get from where you are— to where you want to be

Next Steps: H ow to get from where you are— to where you want to be. Amy Richards, MS, RD, LN Child and Adult Nutrition Services SD Department of Education. “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.”

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Next Steps: H ow to get from where you are— to where you want to be

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  1. Next Steps:How to get from where you are— to where you want to be Amy Richards, MS, RD, LN Child and Adult Nutrition Services SD Department of Education

  2. “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” Goethe

  3. Where are you at now? What % of students at your agency are part of the obesity epidemic?

  4. If current trends continue, more than 2/3 of the students at your school will become overweight or obese adults and as a result will be more likely to have • Heart Disease • Cancer • Diabetes • Joint problems • High blood pressure

  5. Obesity can cause Type II Diabetes in pre-teenagers

  6. Many of your students are headed for a life that includes getting to know their pharmacist well

  7. What are students eating and drinking at home?

  8. What are students eating and drinking at school concession stands?

  9. At the movie theater?

  10. At restaurants?

  11. From fundraising activities such as vending machines, school stores, and bake sales?

  12. From classroom rewards and treats brought in by parents?

  13. Optional Time Out: Think about where students are eating and drinking beverages that contribute to obesity.

  14. Some of this is more under your control than others—but what if you started with what you could change? Whatdo you have the power to change? Who could you influence that has the power to change other areas?

  15. What if this was where our country was instead?

  16. So…how do you know where to start and which path to take to take?

  17. Go back to your evaluation of your agency—it will show you where change is needed

  18. Then pick one or two things to change at a time. Some things may need to be changed gradually to get acceptance from students

  19. Do the changes you want to implement require amending your wellness policy?

  20. Do you have the support of people critical in the success of the change?

  21. Optional Time Out If others don’t support change—what could you do to start gaining that support?

  22. If you are unable to gain support for big changes, what about small changes—what if you changed the scene gradually, piece by piece.

  23. Do you have the resources you need to move forward?

  24. Use the tools we have featured in other modules to gain support, write policy, implement activities, evaluate your agency, create a healthier environment, and teach students how to make wise choices.

  25. If the wellness policy requires changing… Write the new language and follow your agency’s procedure for policy approval. If the wellness policy doesn’t need changing, take the necessary steps to implement your action plan Now that you have support and resources, you are ready to implement!

  26. Optional Time OutAction Planning Now it is your turn… • What do you want to do? • What steps will you take? • Who will be on your team? • What resources do you need? • What is your timeline?

  27. Children are the future— and their health is on the line—What is your agency doing to make a difference?

  28. If you would like help We can provide training and technical assistance—for questions please contact Amy at 605-773-3413 or email amy.richards@state.sd.us

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