In the United States, the percentage of adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s. A comprehensive approach incorporating nutrition and physical activities in schools best supports the health and well-being of adolescents. This training will review physical activity and healthy eating guidelines for adolescents and how they can be implemented in schools to promote health.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the prevalence of adolescent obesity in the U.S.
- Discuss the components of MyPlate.
- Communicate recommendations for physical activity for adolescents.
- Demonstrate ways to improve "seat time" at school for adolescents.
- Describe policies that promote adolescent obesity prevention.
Duration: ~ 30 minutes
Continuing Education Information: 0.5 Category 1 CHES Credits, 0.5 Continuing Competency Credits
Created/Updated: 2/2020
Author(s): Marisa Parra, Monica Lowry, Allison Root, MS, RD
Skill Level: Beginner
Language: English
CHES Event ID#: SS99036_AOP2122020
Category 1 Credits: 0.5
Continuing Competency Credits: 0.5
Advanced Credits: 0
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier One
Primary Domain: Public Health Sciences Skills