Team Nutrition
Presenter: Tayde Cook
History
In the mid 1990’s the USDA wished to improve the
quality of food being served in schools and feeding 95%
of the nation’s children and for this reason they created
Team Nutrition. With this program they hoped to “help
school districts, parents, teachers, and other community
stakeholders understand the importance of the new
nutrition standard.”
Purpose
Team Nutrition seeks to promote healthy lifelong choices
through nutrition and physical activity by improving
nutrition practices in child nutrition programs
Administration
This program is run by the United States Department of
Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA.
Assistance Provided
• Provide training and technical assistance to child nutrition
professionals in order to serve and prepare meals for
children
• Food service initiatives
• Classroom and child care activities
• School-wide events
• Home activities
• Community programs and events
• Social Media Learning
Case Study
Leo is a 9 year old boy who lives in South Texas. Leo is Mexican and obesity runs in his
family. Both of Leo’s parents have a BMI greater than 30 classifying them as obese. Lately
his parents have noticed that Leo has been spending a lot of time inside the house playing
video games and has gained a significant amount of wright in a short period of time. Leo’s
elementary school teacher has noticed this trend amongst several children in her class.
Leo’s school district is amongst the poor school districts and they have cut back on
several things like providing equipment for the children to play and exercise. Leo used to
like to play outside, but due to the lack of equipment he finds it boring now and prefers
to stay inside and play on his mobile device
Team Nutrition can help in this situation because the program is free and offers schools
the opportunity to receive funding in order to increase the physical activity in schools for
the kids. This is in an attempt to reduce rising obesity rates in the United States
especially in children
Website
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/about-team-nutrition
Sources
Eligibility Requirements “Team Nutrition.” Food and Nutrition Service,
www.fns.usda.gov/tn/team-nutrition
All you have to do is sign up!
 Department of Public Health, Nutrition and Wellness

FDNT 421-001 Community Nutrition

“A Wholesome You” Program

Teacher: Professor Gretchen Krivak, MS, RDN

Tayde Cook
in Conjunction with
Community Nutrition I and Community Health & Fitness I

Date: December 7, 2018

Executive Summary

“A Wholesome You” is a seven-week long program designed to help the Niles-Buchanan

and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor communities to live a healthier life. The goal is for the

participants to increase their knowledge on healthy daily habits and empower them to make

better choices through diet, exercise, and mindfulness. Over the past years, various chronic

health threats have increased. Therefore, we want to give the participants knowledge to decrease

the chances of these health issues by making some thoughtful lifestyle changes. Therefore, we

decided to partner with the local YMCAs and their marketing team to reach our target

population. After receiving the initial needs assessment, we determined six topics were of

highest interest to the target population. These areas include Metabolic Conditioning and

Physical Activity, Meal Planning and Food Labels, Overtraining and Sleep/Rest, Stress

Management and Mindfulness, Time Management and Home/Work Fitness, and Personal

Interactions and Motivation. Each week, there will be educational information, interactive

sessions, challenges, and prizes at both YMCA locations presented by Andrews University

students from the Community Health and Nutrition/Fitness course. The educational sessions are

to inform people each week about how to live a wholesome lifestyle through presentations on

different topics. A challenge of the week will be introduced to the participants for a chance to

win a prize. It is important to encourage participants to keep exercising, educate the public on

proper dieting, and introduce ways of managing stress. “A Wholesome You” is crucial to

increase the knowledge of lifestyle factors to reduce the incidences of chronic diseases and

improve the overall health of individuals.

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 Table of Contents

i. Executive Summary 1

I. Rationale 3

II. Planning Committee Members 5

III. Planning Model Used 7

IV. Needs Assessment

V. Mission Statement, Goal, Objectives 9

VI. Intervention 10

VII. Resources 11

VIII. Marketing 13

IX. Implementation 14

X. Evaluation 17

XI. References 17

XII. Appendices 18

A. Timeline 18

B. Curriculum 19

C. Needs Assessment 20

D. Budget 22

E. Pre-, Mid-, and Post-Assessment 23

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I. Rationale

Here at Andrews University, it is our mission to “change the world.” What better way to

start changing the world than starting in our own community? This year the Community

Nutrition and Community Health & Fitness classes in the Department of Public Health, Nutrition

& Wellness have the chance to serve the Niles-Buchanan and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor

communities through health programming. The need for such a program is evident in the health

statistics that are plaguing our nation, state, and county.

Over the past two decades, there has been a surge of chronic diseases in the United

States. These chronic diseases are due in part to the lifestyle choices individuals make. Four of

the top five leading causes of death in America – heart disease, cancer, chronic lung diseases,

and stroke – are related to lifestyle choices. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC),

7 out of 10 deaths that occur in the United States are related to chronic disease. Furthermore, the

CDC states the largest contributors to these chronic illnesses are related to lifestyle choices such

as poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption. As of 2016,

almost 40% of Americans were considered to be obese. The cost of this is $1,429 more per

person when comparing the average medical costs for an obese patient compared to someone

within normal ranges. With as many as 94 million Americans suffering from obesity, the total

cost of healthcare from obesity alone is a shocking $147 billion dollars. Clearly the health of

many Americans are at risk and something must be done.

The state of Michigan is not immune to these sobering national trends. Chronic disease

and injuries are the most significant contributor to rising health care costs in the state. More state

residents are killed, disabled, and deprived of a high quality life from chronic diseases and

injuries than any other cause. In the Michigan 2011 Critical Health Indicators Report, heart

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disease and cancer were the leading causes of death in Michigan (similar to the trend for the

U.S.). Michigan has higher death rates for both heart disease and cancer, as well as for chronic

lower respiratory disease, stroke and diabetes. A 2016 state report explains that in 2015

Michigan ranked 16th in obesity compared to other states, with approximately 31% of adults

classified as obese. Additionally, about 35% of adults were classified as overweight in 2014.

Besides obesity, the state also is troubled with chronic diseases such as diabetes. Current data

from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) shows that “1 million

Michigan adults have diabetes, and another 2.6 million have prediabetes” (MDHHS, 2016).

Proper nutrition and regular physical activity have a significant impact in preventing chronic

disease. It is critical Michigan residents not only receive the proper education of healthy lifestyle

habits, but also receive the resources to implement what they learn on a daily basis.

The high rates of chronic disease and obesity are not only significant at the national and

state level, but at the county level. In 2012, about 37% of adults were found to be obese in

Berrien County. According to the Berrien County Health Department, since 2008, there is an

alarming increase in chronic disease indicators. Obesity, hypertension, diabetes, physical

inactivity, and lack of intake of fruits and vegetables are just some of the health issues seen in

Berrien Springs. In 2016, Lakeland Health along with the Berrien County Health Department

conducted a health needs assessment of the community. The results of the chronic disease

indicators directly linked to the results of this assessment. The biggest health issues in the

community are mental health, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. Clearly, there is

a need for a program that can assess these vital health issues.

According to HealthyPeople.gov, educational and community-based programs are vital

and key tools to increase public knowledge on wellness in order to meet the goals of Healthy

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People (DPHP, 2003). In order to improve a community’s overall health, we must first educate

and bring awareness to the needs and benefits of a healthier lifestyle. Community-based

programs teach how to reduce or eliminate factors that may put people at risk for illness or

decrease one’s health through a change of social, physical, organizational and political

environments. Educational sessions can help increase public knowledge of wellness and help

initiate the first steps to creating healthy habits. It can encourage participants to take an active

role in their overall health and well-being.

The program “A Wholesome You” aims to target YMCA members in the Niles-

Buchanan and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor areas to better their health and well-being through

making better lifestyle choices. The program will be sure to incorporate the importance of a

variety of topics including rest, meditation/prayer, stress management, healthful eating, and

physical activity amongst other topics. The program seeks to help participants improve all

aspects of health and ensure that every individual is working to become the best possible version

of themselves.

II. Planning Committee Members

The planning committee will consist of representatives from various disciplines within

the Department of Public Health, Nutrition and Wellness. These disciplines include nutrition

and dietetics, exercise science, and wellness. This array of individuals will allow for a balanced

and thorough perspective on all points of the program. The members of the planning committee

include:

Katelynn Kent – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Julie Moore – Wellness Major (Fitness Emphasis)

Carla McMaster – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

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 Nicole Walker – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Abby Vaughn – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Mary Marciniak – Nutrition Science (Pre-med) Major

Fran Jean Baptiste – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Antone Huggins – Exercise Science Major

Brandon Harper – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Carolina Garcia – Wellness Major (Fitness Emphasis)

Camille Kordas – Nutrition Science & Dietetics and French Major

Tara Thona – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Allison Walean – Exercise Science Major

Lauren Spears – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Joyce Kim – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Tayde Cook – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Emalee Ballweber – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Brenda Keppke – Nutrition Science (Pre-med) Major

Kelsey Rhodes – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Julianne Wilkens – Nutrition Science & Dietetics Major

Gretchen Krivak MS, RD, CGFI –Director of Didactic Program in Nutrition Science &

Dietetics, AU

Tiffany Rusher – Director of Group Fitness, YMCA of Southwest Michigan

III. Planning Model Used

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 The generalized model will be used to create and outline this program plan. The

generalized model consists of five steps: (1) assessing needs, (2) setting goals and objectives, (3)

developing an intervention, (4) implementing the intervention, and (5) evaluating the results.

The first step of the generalized planning model is to assess needs. Assessing the needs

of the target population will provide the program planners with information regarding the needs,

wants, and priorities of the target population. In turn, the needs assessment will help the

planning committee to properly plan a program that will align with the desires of the participants.

The second step is to define goals and objectives. The goals and objectives will outline the

desired outcomes of the program and help determine what should be accomplished. The third

step in the model is to create a specific plan or intervention. The intervention should include

guiding actions that will be used to achieve the established goals and objectives. The next step is

implementation. This is the action step of the process where the program is taking place. The

last step is to evaluate the results by reviewing if the program was effective and what could have

been done to make the program better. In the evaluation step, the members of the planning

committee will revise and review the following aspects of the program: effectiveness of

implementation, the participant’s response to the program, and adjustments for future

application.

IV. Needs Assessment

The information collected from this needs assessment was used to determine the focus of

the program plan.

Step 1: Determining the Purpose and Scope

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 To figure out the needs and wants of the priority population, the program planning

committee decided to develop a needs assessment survey. This survey would help in the process

of deciding which topics would be most helpful to the participants. The survey would also allow

for collection of data to provide information about what the target population would like to see

covered in our program along with additional information about organization of the program.

The information from the survey provided insight for the lesson plans, times of when the

participants are most available, and if costs would influence participants singing up or not.

Step 2: Gathering Data

A survey was developed to collect primary data for the program. The survey was

submitted to Tiffany at the YMCA who passed it along to their marketing department. The

survey was distributed through Survey Monkey and sent to all YMCA members of Southwest

Michigan. The survey results were collected for approximately two weeks from participants.

Overall, there were 255 respondents. The survey results were sent back to Andrews University

for the program planners to evaluate.

Step 3: Analyzing the Data

The information was categorized by Survey Monkey and data reports were created. Bar

graphs were used to depict the distribution of interest for many of the questions. Questions that

were open answer in format were distributed to groups within the planning committee. These

groups organized the answers and looked for themes within the answers. Each group reported

the information they found with the entire class.

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Step 4: Identifying the Program Focus

Through the analysis of the data, the program planners found that the main areas of focus

as reported by the priority population includes: management skills (stress), fitness, nutrition, and

motivation. Thus, all these topics have been included into the curriculum (Refer to Appendix B)

for the program and will be discussed in an educational format as well as implemented through a

challenge each week.

V. Mission Statement, Goals, and Objectives

Mission: The mission for “A Wholesome You” is to engage and integrate community members

of the YMCA of Southwest Michigan through education and implementation of healthier

lifestyle habits to improve overall health and wellbeing.

Goals: To increase participants awareness of healthy daily habits and empower them to make

healthier choices.

Objectives:

By the end of the program, 80% of participants will be physically active at least 5 days per week.

By the end of the program 80% of participants will be able to identify the difference between

sugars and added sugars of a food label.

By the end of the program, 80% of participants will report getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night.

By the end of the program, 80% of participants will be able to identify 1 stressor in their life.

By the end of the program, 80% of participants will report participating in at least 1 relaxation

strategy each week.

By the end of the program, 70% of participants will report participating in exercises at home or

at the workplace on a weekly basis.

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By the end of the program, 80% of participants will report having at least 2-3 people in their life

that they can count on for love and support.

VI. Intervention

“A Wholesome You” will begin during the third week of January 2019. The program

will consist of information on how to become a healthier individual through lifestyle changes

involving diet, mental, and physical health. To begin, a survey will be sent to the YMCA

members to fill out about what they would like to see implemented in the program. This is a way

for the program planners to adapt to the wants and needs of the community.

Members will be able to sign up to participate at their local YMCA in St. Joseph or Niles,

Michigan. Students will work with the YMCA and their marketing team to advertise the

program to members. Additionally, the YMCA will help facilitate the registration process for

participants since they have an effective process from past experiences. There will be a fee of

$10 for the program. With this payment, participants will have full access to the program and be

eligible to win prizes.

To entice members to participate, the students are planning to incorporate exciting,

interactive educational lessons and challenges. The hope is that the challenges will keep

participants involved during the week and encourage others to get involved. Participants will be

encouraged to sign up with a partner of choice. If needed, the program planners are happy to pair

individuals without a partner. It is encouraged, however, for participants to find their own partner

to sign up with.

VII. Resources

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 “A Wholesome You” will require several resources to run smoothly. These resources

include personnel, curriculum (Refer to Appendix B) and educational materials, space allocation,

equipment and supplies, as well as funding.

Personnel

Personnel for the program include Nutrition Science and Dietetics and Fitness Exercise

majors at Andrews University and some YMCA staff members. The university students will be

responsible for conducting each educational lesson every week as well as reserving the spaces

required for the lesson. They will also be in charge of recruiting participants and staying in

contact with them to ensure they are meeting their weekly challenges.

Andrews University students will be guided by Professor Gretchen Krivak, Community

Nutrition and Community Health and Fitness instructor; who has helped the students write the

program and communicate with the YMCA personnel. Tiffany Rusher, Director of Group

Fitness at the YMCA is coordinating, contacting, and signing up the participants.

To conduct the weekly lessons, half of the students will be visiting the YMCA in Niles,

while the other half will be visiting the YMCA in St. Joseph. The YMCA will be helping with

tracking the program’s finances, providing the space, and marketing team.

Curriculum and Educational Materials

Program planners will be developing a unique program that will cover a number of topics

that have been determined by the information gathered by the needs assessment. The seven

week program will cover the following topics in this order:

1. Metabolic Conditioning & Physical Activity

2. Meal Planning & Food Labels

3. Overtraining & Sleep/Rest

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4. Stress Management & Mindfulness

5. Time Management & Home/Work Fitness

6. Personal Interactions & Motivation

7. Open Forum – Participant Questions

Students will be creating lesson plans and challenges for each topic above ahead of time.

Challenges will be related to the topic for that week. The challenges will begin at the conclusion

of the lesson and run until the following lesson. For example, Metabolic Conditioning &

Physical Activity’s challenge will begin the day after the lesson and run until the Meal Planning

& Food Labels lesson begins. Lesson plans will include a detailed outline of that week’s

challenge, PowerPoints, and other demonstrations to compliment presented material. Students

aim to make each presentation exciting and interactive and will be developing educational

material that can be used by the participants within their daily life.

Space Allocation

Space is required for the program to run smoothly. As seen above, some weeks will be

more interactive and involve more movement. We will use the gym or possibly a group fitness

room for these activities. As for the days we will have a more interactive lecture, we will need a

place for people to sit; most likely with chairs and tables. Program planners will communicate to

the YMCA coordinator, Bits Thomas, for space reservation and equipment used. The

reservations will be made for enough time for set up, activity duration, and tear down. The

spaces used for the program will be free of charge.

Equipment and Supplies

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 Equipment for the program includes tables, chairs, a computer, projectors, gym

equipment, food, hot plates, kitchen utensils, small notebooks, and pens. The program planners

will obtain the equipment and supplies though Andrews University and the YMCA.

Funding for “A Wholesome You”

Funding for the program will come from student lab fees through Andrews University

Department of Public Health, Nutrition, and Wellness. Additionally, a $10 fee will be collected

from each participant of the program. The fee will be used to purchase prizes for each challenge

that takes place and a grand prize for the group with the most points at the end of the program.

VIII. Marketing

The program planners will promote “A Wholesome You” starting at the end of

November through the end of December. Marketing will be increased again at peak holiday

season, specifically the time following New Year’s day. This is a time when many individuals

will be interested in transforming their bodies due to the common occurrence of “New Year’s

Resolutions.”

Marketing for the program will largely be done by the planners, through the YMCA’s

marketing department, due to their expertise. There will be 3 phases to the marketing plan which

includes:

Phase 1: Fliers will be posted on social media and in the YMCA

Phase 2: Marketing efforts will ramp up after the 1st of January

Phase 3: Announcements will be made by instructing staff of YMCA

Essential components of the marketing plan will contain flyers and posters, use of the

YMCA’s Facebook page, and word of mouth from the various instructors at the YMCA. Word

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of mouth promotion will be most largely used just before the beginning of the program as one

last effort to increase attendance of the program.

IX. Implementation

Five phases will complete “A Wholesome You” program. Those five phases include:

Phase 1- Adoption of the Program, Phase 2 – Identifying and Prioritizing the Tasks to be

Completed, Phase 3 – Program Responsibilities, Phase 4- Putting the Plans into Action, and

Phase 5- Ending or Sustaining a Program.

Phase 1: Adoption of the Program

Phase one of the implementation is adoption of the program. Before implementing the

program, the program planners will work together to help organize and plan the intervention. A

needs assessment was distributed to collect data for the development of the program. With the

results of the needs assessment, we were able to create programs and activities formatted to meet

the needs and wants of the YMCA community. Marketing will also be involved in getting the

attention of our target population. The marketing will give a brief overview of the program and

how to get involved. More about the marketing strategy can be found in the marketing section.

Phase 2: Identifying and Prioritizing the Tasks to Be Completed

The second phase of the implementation process is organizing and planning the execution

of the tasks. Depending on the level of need, some tasks may be required to be completed before

implementing others. A timeline is provided in Appendix A in order to ensure that tasks are

completed in a timely manner.

Before the program begins, students will complete various tasks. Students will be

organizing and setting program dates, times, and meeting locations, as well as deciding how to

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divide themselves evenly to visit each location. Students will be creating lesson plans that will

outline each meeting and activity associated with the program, and assigning who will be leading

out in that week’s lesson and challenge. They will also be creating a list of materials to be

purchased in preparation for the program. Non-perishable items will be purchased before the

program begins, after a rough estimate of participants are counted. Perishable items will be

purchased at an appropriate amount of time prior to the lesson it is associated with. Additional

items will be purchased if needed due to an increase in number of participants throughout the

program.

Phase 3: Program Responsibilities

The students comprising the planning committee are responsible for creating the lesson

plans and conducting the meetings. The program will run for seven weeks, consisting of one

meeting at each location for each of the seven weeks. Each meeting will have a lesson plan

developed prior to the beginning of the program. This lesson plan will outline the goal for that

meeting, the educational content, the interactive activity, and the challenge for the week.

Throughout the program, participants will have the opportunity to earn points towards a prize.

To earn points, participants will need to complete the weekly challenges. These challenges will

be related to the lesson topic for that week and will be due by the following week. Professor

Krivak will be responsible for communicating between the student groups and the YMCA.

Tiffany Rusher will be the liaison between Andrews University and the YMCA. The planning

committee will use the marketing department at the YMCA to assist with advertising the

program to members and the front desk staff will assist with signing participants up for the

program.

Phase 4: Putting the Plans into Action

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 Beginning in January of 2019, the program will be held at the YMCA at both Niles-

Buchanan and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor. The program planners will meet for seven weeks with

participants at the respective locations where the members of the YMCA will learn about a

variety of different topics. Along with these topics, the program planners will have activities and

challenges for that week relating to the topic that is discussed.

Phase 5: Ending or Sustaining a Program

The final step of implementation is ending or sustaining the program. An evaluation will

be done at the conclusion of the program to determine its effectiveness and quality. The

evaluation will help determine if the participants have met the expected outcomes outlined in the

goals and objectives. This will be done by means of post surveys/assessments that the program

participants will complete. These surveys/assessments will be compared to the pre-program

surveys/assessments. The program will end after the seven weeks.

X. Evaluation

The purpose for the evaluation of this program is to determine both how it was successful

and where it requires improvement. Accordingly, the outcomes of the program must be

measured against the original goals and objectives.

To successfully evaluate the program, three assessments will be done. One at the

beginning of the program, one in the middle, and another one at the end. All of these will be

used to make sure that the participants are reaching their goals. The type of assessment used will

be self-reported from the participants. These assessments will have a dual purpose in helping us

and the participants as well. For us, the assessment will serve as an overall tool to determine

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overall effectiveness of the program. For the participants, the assessments are helpful to track

progress.

XI. References

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Power of Prevention: Chronic Disease...The
Public Health Challenge of the 21st Century. PsycEXTRA Dataset. 2009.
doi:10.1037/e581002012-001.Accessed December 3, 2018.

Preventing Chronic Disease and Promoting Health in Michigan: How Well are We Doing as a
State? Preventing Chronic Disease and Promoting Health in Michigan: How Well are We Doing
as a State? https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-73970_2944_67827-324573--
,00.html. Accessed December 3, 2018.

Healthy People 2020: Topics & Objectives of Educational and Community-Based Program .
Educational and Community-Based Programs. https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-
objectives/topic/educational-and-community-based-programs. Accessed December 3, 2018.

XII. Appendix

Appendix A
Program Timeline

Year 2018-2019 Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr

Develop Program X
Rationale

Conduct Needs X X
Assessment

Develop Goals X
and Objectives

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Create X X
Intervention

Assemble X X
Resources

Marketing X X X
Program

Implementation X X X

Collect and X X
Analyze Data

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 Appendix B

Curriculum

Group Week of: Topic

Sessions

Week 1 Jan. 21 Metabolic Conditioning & Physical Activity

Week 2 Jan. 28 Meal Planning & Food Labels

Week 3 Feb. 4 Overtraining & Sleep/Rest

Week 4 Feb. 11 Stress Management & Mindfulness

Week 5 Feb. 18 Time Management & at Home/Work Fitness

Week 6 Feb. 25 Personal Interactions & Motivation

Week 7 March 4 Open Forum – Participant Questions

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 Appendix C

Needs Assessment Survey

Andrews University junior and senior level students studying nutrition and fitness are partnering
with the YMCA and are planning the New Year’s fitness challenge at the YMCA. So that we
understand your interests and needs better we would like to know….

Which topics interest you the most and would be helpful in improving your overall health and
wellbeing? Please choose your top 10 and rank them in order from 1-10. 1 is what interests you
the MOST.
______ Cooking demonstrations
______ Adequate rest/sleep and avoiding overtraining
______ Stress management
______ Specialized meal planning (vegetarian/vegan)
______ At home exercises
______ Reading food labels
______ Metabolic conditioning
______ Mindful eating
______ Strength training
______ Healthy eating on a budget

What other topics are of high interest to you that we may have missed?
_________________________________; _________________________________;
_________________________________

If we were to provide fun and interactive educational sessions on some of the topics above, what
times and days would work the best for you? Choose one by putting an X next to it and indicate
the approximate time or range of times that would be best.

● Weekday mornings ~_______ am Weekday afternoon ~_______pm Weekday

evenings ~________pm

How do you currently feel about your health status? (1= needs some work, 3= average, 5= doing
great)

1 2 3 4 5

How likely would you participate in a program run by Andrews University students and the
YMCA that is focused on improving your overall health & wellbeing? (1= highly unlikely, 3=
could /unsure, 5= definitely would)

1 2 3 4 5

If there was a small cost associated with the program, would this increase/decrease/not affect
(circle one) the likelihood of you participating?

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In terms of your health, if there is one thing you could do a little bit better what would it be?

In terms of your health, what is something you feel you do well?

Have you participated in other programs that the YMCA has offered before? Yes No
If yes, what have you liked and disliked about these programs?

Do you have a smartphone or use social media, which could be utilized for the program? Yes
No

If yes, which do you have or prefer?

Any additional comments you would like us to think about in our planning?

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 Appendix D

Budget Plan

Items to Purchase/Expenses Cost

Pedometers (6 X $40) $0 (left over from previous research

project)

Photocopies (challenges) $50

Rental of Class Space $0

Posters for Marketing (printing) $25

Prizes $350

Total $425

Income/Funding Amount

Public Health, Nutrition & $300

Wellness

Participant Fee (20 X $7) $140

Total $440

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 Appendix E

*Pre, Mid, Post Assessment*

Pre-Assessment Survey

1. On average, how many steps per day do you currently get? __________ steps

2. Do you feel that this number of steps is… to meet your current health & fitness goals?

● Not enough

● Average

● More than enough

3. On average, how many days per week do you participate in exercise (planned and repetitive

movements)?

● <1

● 1-2

● 3-4

● 5-6

● 7

4. Of those days that you exercise, how many days per week do you participate in some

exercise either at home or while you are at work?

● <1

● 1-2

● 3-4

● 5-6

● 7

5. Do you feel that this level of activity is… to meet your current health and fitness goals?

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 ● Not enough

● Average

● More than enough

6. On average, how many fruit and vegetable servings do you eat per day?

(Fruits: 1 medium banana = 1 serving, 1 medium apple = 1 serving, 1 cup of berries = 1 serving. Vegetables: 1 cup of raw leafy

vegetables or other raw vegetables = 1 serving, ½ cup cooked vegetable = 1 serving).

● 0

● 1-3

● 4-6

● More than 6

7. Do you feel that this number of fruits and vegetables is… to meet your current health and

fitness goals?

Not enough

Average

More than enough

8. According to the nutrition facts (food) label, everyone should consume a 2,000 calorie diet

to make sure they are getting all the nutrients they need.

True

False

9. Of the nutrients listed on the food label, which one do most Americans consume too little

of?

________________________________

10. On average, how many hours of sleep do you get each night?

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 <3 hours

3-4 hours

5-6 hours

7-8 hours

More than 8 hours

11. Do you feel that this amount of sleep is… to meet your current health and fitness goals?

Not enough

Average

More than enough

12. How much energy do you have throughout the day?

Very low

Low

Moderate

High

Very high

13. Do you feel that this level of energy is… to meet your current health and fitness goals?

Not enough

Average

More than enough

14. Identify one stressor in your life? _________________________

15. How often do you participate in purposeful relaxation strategies each week?

<1 day

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 2-3 days

4-5 days

6-7 days

16. Do you feel that you relax… to meet your current health and fitness goals?

Not enough

Enough

More than enough

17. How many people can you count on, on a regular basis, to provide support and love?

1-2

3-4

5+

Midterm-Assessment Survey

1. On average, how many steps per day do you currently get? __________ steps

2. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in the area

of physical activity (as it relates to how active you are each day)?

Much progress

Some progress

Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

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3. On average, how many days per week do you participate in exercise (planned and repetitive

movements)?

<1

1-2

3-4

5-6

4. Of those days that you exercise, how many days per week do you participate in some

exercise either at home or while you are at work?

<1

1-2

3-4

5-6

5. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in

meeting the recommended exercise guidelines?

Much progress

Some progress

Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

6. On average, how many fruit and vegetable servings do you eat per day?

(Fruits: 1 medium banana = 1 serving, 1 medium apple = 1 serving, 1 cup of berries = 1 serving. Vegetables: 1 cup of raw leafy

vegetables or other raw vegetables = 1 serving, ½ cup cooked vegetable = 1 serving).

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 0

1-3

4-6

More than 6

7. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in the

consumption of fruits and vegetables?

Much progress

Some progress

Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

8. According to the nutrition facts (food) label, everyone should consume a 2,000 calorie diet

to make sure they are getting all the nutrients they need.

True

False

9. Of the nutrients listed on the food label, which one do most Americans consume too little

of?

________________________________

10. On average, how many hours of sleep do you get each night?

<3 hours

3-4 hours

5-6 hours

7-8 hours

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 More than 8 hours

11. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in the

hours of sleep you get each night?

Much progress

Some progress

Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

12. How much energy do you have throughout the day?

Very low

Low

Moderate

High

Very high

13. Do you feel that this level of energy is… to meet your current health & fitness goals?

Not enough

Average

More than enough

Post-Assessment Survey

1. On average, how many steps per day do you currently get? __________ steps

2. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in the area

of physical activity (as it relates to how active you are each day)?

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 Much progress

Some progress

Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

3. On average, how many days per week do you participate in exercise (planned and repetitive

movements)?

<1

1-2

3-4

5-6

4. Of those days that you exercise, how many days per week do you participate in some

exercise either at home or while you are at work?

<1

1-2

3-4

5-6

5. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in

meeting the recommended exercise guidelines?

Much progress

Some progress

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 Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

6. On average, how many fruit and vegetable servings do you eat per day?

(Fruits: 1 medium banana = 1 serving, 1 medium apple = 1 serving, 1 cup of berries = 1 serving. Vegetables: 1 cup of raw leafy

vegetables or other raw vegetables = 1 serving, ½ cup cooked vegetable = 1 serving).

1-3

4-6

More than 6

7. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in the

consumption of fruits and vegetables?

Much progress

Some progress

Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

8. According to the nutrition facts (food) label, everyone should consume a 2,000 calorie diet

to make sure they are getting all the nutrients they need.

True

False

9. Of the nutrients listed on the food label, which one do most Americans consume too little

of?

________________________________

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10. On average, how many hours of sleep do you get each night?

<3 hours

3-4 hours

5-6 hours

7-8 hours

More than 8 hours

11. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in the

hours of sleep you get each night?

Much progress

Some progress

Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

12. How much energy do you have throughout the day?

Very low

Low

Moderate

High

Very high

13. Do you feel that this level of energy is… to meet your health & fitness goals?

Not enough

Average

More than enough

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14. Identify one stressor in your life? _________________________

15. How often do you participate in purposeful relaxation strategies each week?

<1 day

2-3 days

4-5 days

6-7 days

16. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in

participating in regular relaxation sessions?

Much progress

Some progress

Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

17. How many people can you count on, on a regular basis, to provide support and love?

1-2

3-4

5+

18. Since the start of the program, how much progress would you say you have made in creating

a support system?

Much progress

Some progress

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 Little progress

No progress

Was already meeting recommendations and no progress needed to be made

19. This program has changed the way that I view exercise.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

20. This program has changed the way that I view nutrition and diet practices.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

21. This program has provided an excellent balance of nutrition, health and exercise

information.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

22. I reached my personal health goals during this program

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 Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

23. I had time to reach my personal health goals.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Please enter any suggestions, thoughts, or comments below.

24. What did you really like about the program?

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________

25. What did you dislike about the program, or feel that we could have done better?

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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______________________________________________________________________________

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26. Other suggestions or comments:

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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