Genna Fanelli

PURPOSE
To study how high schools influence the diet and exercise of adolescent type 1 diabetics.

WHAT IS TYPE 1 DIABETES?

Affects the pancreas Islet cells stop producing insulin Insulin is not a cure

One of the most chronic diseases in American children

5 - 10 % of all diagnosed cases of diabetes are type 1 80 people per day are diagnosed in USA

IDEAL DIABETIC LUNCH AND EXERCISE

Diet:
3 meals daily Snacks between meals 15 servings of carbohydrates

A healthy lunch:

1 serving of protein
4 servings of carbohydrates 1 vegetable or salad

HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH OPTIONS

National School Lunch Program One third of recommended dietary allowance Twice the amount of vegetables
Vending Machines 78% of middle and high schools A la Carte options High-fat and high-sugar food choices

GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Private schools do not follow NSLP No nutritional values No gym class

SURVEY RESULTS
8 diabetics, ages 14-17, 6 females, 2 males
3 buy lunch, 5 pack lunch 1 student could easily access nutritional values in cafeteria, 4 could not, 3 were unsure

6 could only purchase water from vending machines

1 believed vending machines had healthy options

MARKETING IMPLICATIONS
Better Communication Healthier Options Available and Accessible Nutritional Information and Menus Presence of Physical Activity