Education and Awareness: To promote a culture of informed decision-making regarding one’s health and well-being by raising school-age children’s comprehension and awareness of the value of making healthy food choices and the advantages of regular exercise.
Behavioral Modification: To facilitate a positive shift in the dietary and physical activity behaviors of students, leading to the adoption of healthier lifestyle choices both within the school environment and at home, with a focus on sustainable, long-term habits.
Environmental Change: To provide an environment at school that encourages and supports healthy living through the provision of wholesome food alternatives, the promotion of physical exercise, and the development of a wellness-centered setting that highlights the value of leading a balanced lifestyle.
Family Engagement: To involve parents and caregivers in the process of fostering healthy behaviors among their children, offering them the necessary guidance, resources, and support to create a home environment that complements the efforts initiated within the school, thus ensuring continuity and reinforcement of healthy practices.
Measurable Impact: To monitor and assess important variables among the student population, such as changes in BMI, eating habits, and physical activity levels, with the ultimate goal of achieving a quantifiable decrease in the prevalence of childhood obesity within the targeted school community and demonstrating the efficacy and impact of the school-based interventions.
