All Children are Healthy
% of Kindergarteners with a Healthy BMI
Current Value
73%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
We looked at a random sample of Body Mass Index (BMI) as a potential indicator of children’s health. The data for Kindergarten students registered in Plymouth schools determined that there is not a high incidence of obesity. Plymouth is looking more closely at how often kids move and how much fruits and vegetables they are eating.
Partners
Plymouth Early Childhood Council; Family Wellness Committee
Local Grocery Stores
Local Prevention Council
Carol M. White (PEP) Grant
What Works
As cited in the following: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19166666
School Breakfast Program participation was associated with lower BMI.
Strategy
Investigate Nuval and other programs (such as We Can Partnership) and local groceries
Build upon breakfast program throughout district
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