Final Project – Recommendation Report
The purpose of the Final Project is to provide an opportunity to integrate your understanding of how to use technical writing skills to write a Recommendation Report based on a chain of relevant preliminary documents that you have produced in Weeks One through Four. The Recommendation Report should demonstrate your ability to apply course concepts in recommending an initiative or solution to a problem that you may experience in your current or future career. Use the topic from your Week One Proposal that was approved by your instructor. For reference again, the following are possible topics for your Final Project:
· Environmental Cleanup Recommendation Report
· New Energy Resource Recommendation Report
· Senior Healthcare Facility Recommendation Report
· Telecommuting Recommendation Report
· School Nutrition/Fitness Recommendation Report
· Business Market Recommendation Report
· Educational Grant Recommendation Report
· Patient Safety Recommendation Report
· Topic of your choice Recommendation Report (needs approval from instructor)
Continue to research the topic you chose in Week One and expand the body of your Recommendation Report from the Week Three rough draft. The report should show ongoing consideration of the primary and secondary audiences that you analyzed in Week One.
Your Recommendation Report must be eight to ten pages in length, exclusive of title page, references page, glossary, and any other appendices. All of the sections below should incorporate any revision suggestions that your instructor offered on the Week Three Assignment.
The Final Project must include:
· A title page (page 481).
· A letter of transmittal (pages 481).
· An abstract (pages 481-482). This will provide an overview of a problem and solution relating to the larger Recommendation Report.
· A table of contents and corresponding page numbers (pages 482-483). This table should closely correlate with subheadings, and figures in the body of the Recommendation Report.
· A table of graphics/illustrations (pages 483-485). This table should closely correlate with subheadings, and figures in the body of the Recommendation Report.
· A one-page executive summary (pages 483-484, 493).
· Body, including an introduction (problem, solution, background, data sources, scope and limitation) that ends with a clear thesis statement or initiative to solve the identified problem, methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations (pages 478-480).
· A concluding paragraph that restates the paper’s main ideas (pages 480)..
· Effective, useful, and properly cited graphic aids (minimum of three). For citation guidance, see pages 483-485).
· Glossary that provides a comprehensive overview of specialized terminology appearing in the Recommendation Report (pages 479-489).
· Include at least four sources (from Week Two Assignment) in addition to the course textbook that are amply and appropriately cited in the text of the document and liste ...
Final Project – Recommendation ReportThe purpose of the Final Pr
1. Final Project – Recommendation Report
The purpose of the Final Project is to provide an opportunity to
integrate your understanding of how to use technical writing
skills to write a Recommendation Report based on a chain of
relevant preliminary documents that you have produced in
Weeks One through Four. The Recommendation Report should
demonstrate your ability to apply course concepts in
recommending an initiative or solution to a problem that you
may experience in your current or future career. Use the topic
from your Week One Proposal that was approved by your
instructor. For reference again, the following are possible topics
for your Final Project:
· Environmental Cleanup Recommendation Report
· New Energy Resource Recommendation Report
· Senior Healthcare Facility Recommendation Report
· Telecommuting Recommendation Report
· School Nutrition/Fitness Recommendation Report
· Business Market Recommendation Report
· Educational Grant Recommendation Report
· Patient Safety Recommendation Report
· Topic of your choice Recommendation Report (needs approval
from instructor)
Continue to research the topic you chose in Week One and
expand the body of your Recommendation Report from the
Week Three rough draft. The report should show ongoing
consideration of the primary and secondary audiences that you
analyzed in Week One.
Your Recommendation Report must be eight to ten pages in
length, exclusive of title page, references page, glossary, and
any other appendices. All of the sections below should
incorporate any revision suggestions that your instructor offered
on the Week Three Assignment.
2. The Final Project must include:
· A title page (page 481).
· A letter of transmittal (pages 481).
· An abstract (pages 481-482). This will provide an overview of
a problem and solution relating to the larger Recommendation
Report.
· A table of contents and corresponding page numbers (pages
482-483). This table should closely correlate with subheadings,
and figures in the body of the Recommendation Report.
· A table of graphics/illustrations (pages 483-485). This table
should closely correlate with subheadings, and figures in the
body of the Recommendation Report.
· A one-page executive summary (pages 483-484, 493).
· Body, including an introduction (problem, solution,
background, data sources, scope and limitation) that ends with a
clear thesis statement or initiative to solve the identified
problem, methods, results, conclusions, and recommendations
(pages 478-480).
· A concluding paragraph that restates the paper’s main ideas
(pages 480)..
· Effective, useful, and properly cited graphic aids (minimum of
three). For citation guidance, see pages 483-485).
· Glossary that provides a comprehensive overview of
specialized terminology appearing in the Recommendation
Report (pages 479-489).
· Include at least four sources (from Week Two Assignment) in
addition to the course textbook that are amply and appropriately
cited in the text of the document and listed on the Reference
page. Two sources must be credible journal articles from the
University of Arizona Global Campus Library.
· References page in APA format (pages 488-489, 622-638).
The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible
Sources (Links to an external site.) table offers additional
guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions
about whether a specific source is appropriate for this
3. assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has
the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a
particular assignment.
Singh Family
The Singh family are middle-income, Indian Americans. They
live in a suburban area within Hart City. Mr. and Mrs. Singh
own a small employment staffing company and have five
employees. The Singh’s have two teenage daughters who are 16
and 18 years old. Both daughters grew up in Hart City unlike
Mr. and Mrs. Singh who emigrated from India as young adults.
They grew up in traditional Indian homes, and their parents
arranged their marriage. It is their hope that after each of their
daughters finishes college, they will enter into arranged
marriages as well. The oldest daughter, Amani, has secretly
dated an African American teenager from her high school for
the past two years. They kept their relationship a secret because
neither family would support the union. Amani and her
boyfriend have come into the Hart City Clinic because Amani is
pregnant. Amani does not want to abort the baby because of her
personal and cultural values. However, she does not know how
she and her boyfriend will tell their parents and how they will
raise a baby without family support. She is seeking assistance
from the advanced human services professional practitioner to
help the couple tell their parents and make decisions for them
and their child.
NUTRITION1
4. Rough Draft of Final Project Assignment
School Nutrition/Fitness Recommendation
Ashford University
June 21, 2021
Date: June 20, 2021
To: Fred Smith CEO Diabetes Network
From:
Subject: Recommendation for Nutrition/Fitness in schools to
prevent diabetes among students.
This report aims to provide recommendations on how schools
can implement fitness and nutrition programs to prevent the
onset of diabetes among children in schools. Often, children
suffer from hunger, as their parents lack enough resources to
provide proper meals, including a balanced diet. Notably, poor
nutrition and lack of physical activity can negatively impact a
child's class performance and increase their risk of contracting
diabetes or obesity. This report will include surveys attempting
to find a correlation between fitness or proper nutrition and
children's behavior that eventually impacts their performance.
Conclusively, the report will offer recommendations for fitness
and nutrition for schools in North Carolina districts.
Literature
Studies have found that children with access to proper nutrition
5. and physical exercise perform better in their school tasks or
activities during their learning course. A balanced diet
constitutes foods from all groups, including vegetables, protein,
carbohydrates, minerals (dairy), and fruits. The image below
demonstrates an example of a balanced diet containing all the
required nutrients in a day.
Image Source:
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/choosemyplate-
healthy-food-and-plate-of-usda-royalty-free-image/168340083
Although each child requires nutrients from the demonstrated
food groups, each individual has varying requirements
depending on their age and sex. For instance, based on activity
level, females between the ages of 4 to 8 require between 1200
to 1800 calories per day (Iannelli, 2020). This quantity
constitutes between 3 to 5 ounces of protein, 2 to 3 cups of
vegetables, 1 to 2 cups of fruits, 2 to 3 cups of dairy, and 4 to 6
ounces of grains (Mayo Clinic, 2021). On the other hand, boys
need between 1,200 to 2,000 calories per day, which is more
than girls (Iannelli, 2020). Notably, their daily requirement for
proteins ranges between 3 to 5.5 ounces of protein, 4-6 ounces
of grains, 1.5 to 2.5 cups of vegetables, 2 to 3 cups of dairy,
and 1 to 2 cups of fruits.
Further, females between the ages of 9 and 13 require between
1,400 and 2,200 calories based on their physical activity level
(Iannelli, 2020). Thus, this group requires about 4-6 ounces of
protein, 5 to 7 ounces of grains, 1 to 3 cups of vegetables, 2
cups of fruit, and 3 cups of dairy (Mayo Clinic, 2021). In
contrast, males require more calories than girls, with daily
requirements ranging between 1,600 and 2,600 calories
depending on their activity level. Therefore, it is recommended
that boys in this age group consume between 5 and 6.5 ounces
of protein, 2.5 to 3 cups of vegetables, 1.5 to 2 cups of fruits, 6
to 8 ounces of grains, and 3 cups of dairy.
For girls between the ages of 14 and 18, the daily calorie
requirement ranges between 1,800 and 2,400. Thus, active girls
require 2,400 calories, while those that engage in moderate
6. exercise or physical activity need 2,000 calories (Iannelli,
2020). In this case, females within this age group need about
1.5-2 cups of fruit, 6 to 8 ounces of grains, 5 to 6.5 ounces of
protein, 3 cups of dairy, and 2.5-3 cups of vegetables (Mayo
Clinic, 2021). On the other hand, boys need between 2,000 to
3,000 calories per day (Iannelli, 2020). Given this, males
require between 5.5-7 ounces of protein, 2.5-4 cups of
vegetables, 2-2.5 cups of fruits, 3 cups of dairy, and 6 to 10
ounces of grain.
Image Source:
https://godswaytohealth.wordpress.com/changing-bad-eating-
habits/
Nutrition plays a vital role in shaping a child’s development and
learning abilities. Recent studies have found that nutrition can
affect a child’s behavior, thinking skills, and school
performance. Consequently, diets with high amounts of trans
and saturated fats have been found to harm a child’s learning
and memory (Wilder Research, 2014). Besides the direct
impacts, nutrition can indirectly affect a student’s school
performance. For instance, poor nutrition can lower a child’s
immunity, leaving them susceptible to illnesses. This factor can
lead to increased absenteeism, negatively affecting a child’s
performance.
Research has shown that access to the proper nutrition that
includes proteins, carbohydrates, and other food groups helps
improve a child’s concentration and cognitive abilities while
boosting their energy levels (Wilder Research, 2014). On the
contrary, deficiencies in nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids,
protein, B vitamins, and zinc in the early years can harm a
child’s cognitive abilities (Wilder Research, 2014). The other
aspect is a correlation between nutrition and behavior. Previous
research has found proper nutrition to improve a student’s
psychosocial well-being, increased discipline, and reduced
aggression and suspensions. Sufficient evidence has revealed
that people need more calories during their teen years than in
7. any other age. During the teenage period, children experience
rapid growth and development (Wilder Research, 2014). Thus,
lack of proper nutrition can prevent the child from experiencing
average growth. In addition, without a healthy diet, a child
within this age group can develop obesity or diabetes and have
poor concentration during class time.
Physical education offers students a chance to maintain healthy
bodies and to learn about healthy eating habits. According to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nutrition
education empowers children with the knowledge and skills to
make healthy choices. However, the CDC report indicates that
students in U.S. schools receive less than 8 hours of nutrition
education per year. This duration is far below the recommended
40 to 50 hours required to influence behavior change among
students. In addition, the percentage of U.S. schools that offer
nutrition education has decreased from 84.6% in 2000 to 74.1%
in 2014 (CDC, 2019). The graph below presents San Francisco
Public Schools health survey results conducted by the CDC. The
chart shows the correlation between healthy eating and
students’ performance.
Image Source:
https://nutritionpics.blogspot.com/2019/06/nutrition-and-
student-performance-at.html
Methods
Results
Discussion
Recommendation
References
CDC, (2019). Nutrition Education. Centers for Disease
Prevention and Control.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyschools/nutrition/school_nutrition_
education.htm
Iannelli, V. (2020). Weight Management Guide for Overweight
Children. Verywellfamily.
https://www.verywellfamily.com/weight-management-guide-
8. 2632244
Mayo Clinic, (2021). Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a
healthy diet.Mayo Clinic.https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-
lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/nutrition-for-kids/art-
20049335
Wilder Research, (2014). Nutrition and Students’ Academic
Performance. Wilder Research.
https://www.wilder.org/sites/default/files/imports/Cargill_lit_re
view_1-14.pdf
Proposal for Final Project
School Nutrition/Fitness
Ashford University
June 7, 2021
AUDIENCE PROFILE SHEET
Reader’s Name: Alexander Stokes
Reader’s Job Title: Principal, Luther High School
Kind of Reader: Primary_______ Secondary___X_____
Education: AA in Business Administration, Six Sigma
Certification
Professional Experience: 12 Years U.S. Army in Supply, 8 years
as Teacher, 10 Years as a High School Football Coach, 7 Years
as a High School Principal
Job Responsibilities: Supervise 35 – 40 people in a war
environment on supply chain procedures. Supervise 140-150
Teachers.
9. Personal Characteristics: Flexible, intelligent, honest, and
enthusiastic leader.
Personal Preferences: enjoys a well organized process that
allows for factual data to represent all findings.
Cultural Characteristics: N/A
Attitude Toward the Writer: N/A
Attitude Toward the Subject: N/A
Expectations about the Subject: The expectation is to read a
well written technical writing that allows the novice to
understand all processes.
Expectations about the Document: Expect the document to
provide clear and concise information about nutrition for school
age kids and how fitness will help in North Carolina.
Reasons for Reading the Document: To assist in expanding the
minds of the reader and to increase the conversation about the
subject.
Way of Reading the Document:
Skim it ________ Study it ___X_____ Read a portion of it
________ Which portion?
Modify it and submit it to another reader ________
Attempt to implement recommendations ________
Use it to perform a task or carry out a procedure _X_______
Use it to create another document ________
Other ________ Explain.
Reading Skill: Above Average
Reader’s Physical Environment: N/A
Date: June 2, 2021
To:Fred Smith
CEO
Diabetes Network.
From:Alexander Stokes
Operations Manager
10. Go Solar
Subject: Proposal for School Nutrition/Fitness
Purpose
The purpose of the attached proposal is to provide evidence and
show the steps that can be taken to assist in providing nutrition
and fitness in public schools as a part of everyday life and
define why it is critical to take the steps necessary to make this
happen in North Carolina. The writing will provide
recommendations on how to integrate fitness and nutrition into
the public school system while educating families on the
importance.
Summary
Fred Smith, the CEO of Diabetes Network, has requested a
detailed plan on why nutrition and fitness are needed to help
combat the onset of diabetes so that he can study and gain a
deeper understanding of the problems associated with diabetes
and the lack of fitness and nutrition that currently exist in our
public school system—looking into what clinical studies have
determined and current trends related to nutritional and fitness
programs already in place and those without. The data will
provide crucial evidence to show the staggering result of the
benefit of educating and providing the information necessary to
keep children healthy and engaged.
Currently, there are no laws or standards that force NC school
districts to provide nutritional meals or fitness for their kids.
Still, the CDC says Schools play an essential role in assisting
students to make healthy eating habits by giving them:
•Nutritious and appealing foods and beverages.
•Consistent and accurate messages about good nutrition.
•Ways to learn about and practice healthy eating.
Nutrition education is a crucial part of a comprehensive health
11. education program and empowers children with the know how
and skills to make healthy food and beverage choices (CDC,
2021). Adding to the equation some fitness can change the
lifves and behaviors of those affected by poor choices.
To move forward, Mr. Smith would like to determine the best
approach to make this practice of good nutrition and fitness for
all K-12 in NC a reality. The presentation of primary research
and secondary research to help further educate him on the
ramifications of not addressing the issues contained in the
document.
To perform the research and ensure the facts are presented so
that the novice reader can understand, it will take three weeks
of intense study and fact-finding, costing $5000. Alexander
Stokes, who has been an active member of the public school
system as a teacher, coach, and now administrator, will lead the
charge.
Authorizing this proposal would allow Alexander to
immediately begin his investigation and reporting of the facts
related to our children in North Carolina, with a formal report
being submitted on July 5, 2021.
Introduction
On June 1, 2021, Fred Smith, the CEO of Diabetes Network,
asked the leaders at Luther High School to create a plan to find
the best way to integrate fitness and nutrition into North
Carolina Schools. Understanding the stakes is critical to this
study and its timing 1 93,000 Americans (0.24%) <20 years of
age have the diagnosis of either type 1 or type 2 diabetes (1).
However, the incidence of type 2 diabetes has increased in
youth. One study reported an annual adjusted increased
incidence of 4.8% between 2002 and 2012 (2). The earlier an
individual develops type 2 diabetes, the higher their lifetime
risk of diabetes complications such as heart disease, vascular
disease, vision loss, and amputation will be (Zoungas, etc.,
2014)
There is no formal process in place that allows each school the
12. flexibility to offer each child a nutritional meal and some form
of fitness 3 to 5 days a week. Most schools find it easier to
allow the child to choose what they eat and participate in
fitness, and this process is not the best fit for the children's
health and well-being. It has been proven that "the choices we
make and the habits we form while we are young become the
foundation for the lives we lead as adults" (EVERFI, 2021).
We must determine the right way to implement a program for
fitness and nutrition so that every North Carolina child has
access to the same program and is educated on purpose for the
programs:
* Determine what the food program will serve.
* Determine the factual benefits of the program
* Determine how to disseminate the information to the schools
* Establish a baseline to track progress
Proposed Tasks
Task 1. Gather data for school systems that already have a
program in place
After sitting down with Mr. Smith, we have already obtained
data and a list of school systems with a nutritional and fitness
program, and 43% of schools in North Carolina have a plan. We
must then examine how many of those school systems actually
work their program so that if they are not working the program,
they can be included on the non-existent side.
Task 2. Gather information on how school officials feel about
the implementation of a fitness and nutritional program
Do school officials understand the implication of not doing this
for the future of our children? Are they well versed on the
current state of obesity and diabetes in our state. Create a Q and
A sheet that will give feedback about what they foresee as pro
and cons. Then share the data of school districts that already
have implemented this program.
Task 3. COPA on why is physical activity important
The research has already shown that increasing physical activity
and physical fitness may improve academic performance and
13. that time in the school day dedicated to recess, physical
education class, and physical activity in the classroom may also
facilitate academic performance (COPA, 2013). This literature
helps validate the claim that fitness is important.
Schedule
Task
Date of Tasks
Reserach
xxxxxxxxxx
Staff Knowledge
xxxxxxxxxx
Management model
xxxxxxx
15. $5000
Experience
Mr. Stokes is experienced in fitness and sports activities. His
experience in the military, where he was a fitness and nutrition
coach lead for his squad, makes him a prime candidate to lead
this project. His passion for getting the best out of his children
to have the best opportunity to be at their best during the school
day makes him the ideal person.
Reference:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Comprehensive
Framework for Addressing the
School Nutrition Environment and Services. North Carolina:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, US Dept of Health
and Human Services; 2021.
Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the
School Environment; Food and
Nutrition Board; Institute of Medicine; Kohl HW III, Cook HD,
editors. Educating the Student Body: Taking Physical Activity
and Physical Education to School. Washington (DC): National
Academies Press (US); 2013 Oct 30. 4, Physical Activity,
Fitness, and Physical Education: Effects on Academic
Performance. Available from:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK201501/
EVERFI. (2021). Wellness Matters. https://everfi.com/k-
12/health-wellness
Markel, M. (2017). Technical communication (12th ed.).
Boston, MA: Bedford/St. Martin's.
Retrieved from https://www.vitalsource.com
Zoungas S, Woodward M, Li Q, et al. Impact of age, age at
diagnosis and duration of diabetes
on the risk of macrovascular and microvascular complications
and death in type 2 diabetes. Diabetologia2014;57:2465–2474
16. Proposal for Final Project
School Nutrition/Fitness
Ashford University
June 14, 2021
17. Fitness and Nutrition K-12 in North Carolina
I. Introduction – Examining how fitness and nutrition can
benefit our school-age children is critical to their future and the
end of the great state of North Carolina. Many school districts
in the state have programs to combat the growing epidemic of
childhood obesity, and others have not. This paper will delve
into the importance of putting a plan in place and the people
who will help implement it.
A. Problem
1.Lack of nutrition in school
2. Lack of Fitness in the school
B.
Solution
1. Examine current programs
18. 2. Implement Programs
C. Background
1. How much has childhood diabetes grown in the last 20
years
2. What is the diabetes and overweight percentages at
schools
who have programs vs. those who don’t?
D. Data Source
1. CDC
2. NCBI
3. State of North Carolina
E. Scope and Limitations
1. Percent of those effected by diabetes and obesity
2. In the state of North Carolina
3. School age kids K-12
F. Thesis statement - The writing will provide recommendations
on how to integrate fitness and nutrition into the public
school system while educating families on the importance.
Providing data on current programs and how they are thriving
versus those who have no programs at all.
II. Research Methods
A. Surveys
B. Questionnaires
19. C. Interviews
D. Case Studies
E. Participant and Non- Participant Observations
III. Results
A. Data in tables
B. Contextual Analysis
C. Data Collection
D. Secondary Findings
IV. Conclusion
A. How to implement
B. How many schools are affected?
V. Recommendation
A. Benefit of addressing the issue
B. What will happen if the program is not implemented
20. Annotated Bibliography
Allen, A., Viglietta, C., Bitterman, A., Kling, D., & Hill, E.
(2020). Using Rock Climbing to Promote Wellness Among
Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: A Self-Determination
Perspective. Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and
Leadership, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.18666/jorel-2020-v12-i2-
9852
The journal was a study about how rock - climbing study
utilized a mixed-methods quasi experimental research design to
measure the American Camp Association Youth Outcomes
Battery subscales on independence, perceived competence, and
friendship skill. Pre- and posttest instruments were utilized over
four months (Allen, etl, 2020). The journal research is at the
foundation of what the paper wants to explore how physical
exercise can benefit children, especially diabetes.
21. CDC. (2012, September). Overweight and Obesity. UNC.
https://tracs.unc.edu/docs/research/north-carolina-state-
profile_nutrition_2010.pdf.
The article will provide information on overweight and obese
children in North Carolina, giving an in-depth profile of the
state of North Carolina so that the reader can grasp the
significance of the problem. In addition, the article will be used
to create tables and graphs to be used as a data source.
DABELEA, D, TALTON,, J, D’AGOSTINO JR, WADWA, P,
URBINA, E., DOLAN, L, DANIELS, S, MARCOVINA, S., &
HAMMAN, R. (2021, June 9). Cardiovascular Risk Factors Are
Associated With Increased Arterial Stiffness in Youth With
Type 1 Diabetes. Epidemiology/Health Services Research.
2013.
The article examines the presence of cardiovascular risk factors
and the clustering of metabolic syndrome that can cause arterial
stiffness in youth with type 1 diabetes. The study was done by a
team of doctors that specialized in cardiovascular medicine. The
source will be used to show the long-term effects of not
addressing the issues associated with diabetes in our youth
grades K-12. The article will be a source of data and graphs that
will be used.
DeVries, D. (2016). Developing a Physical Activity and
Nutrition After-School Program With Youth at
22. Risk. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 50(4), 304–326.
https://doi.org/10.18666/trj-2016-v50-i4-7602
The article will give insight into an option for kids and parents
if their school district chooses not to participate in the new
nutrition and fitness program. There can be other options like
after-school programs whose focus is fitness and nutrition. The
article supplies data as to the benefits of teaching parents and
students good habits.
Kagie, R., Lin, S.-Y. (N., Hussain, M. A., & Thompson, S. C.
(2019, February 27). A Pragmatic Review to Assist Planning
and Practice in Delivering Nutrition Education to Indigenous
Youth. MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/3/510.
The article is a plan on how to deliver nutrition to schools and
what that should include. It details the importance of helping
indigenous people. And North Carolina is home to some of the
largest groups, and their resources are minimal. The article
defines the importance of sharing good nutrition and fitness.
This article will help determine the paper's purpose and show
the importance and need for the program.
N.C. Children's Hospital. UNC Children's Hospital. (n.d.).
https://www.uncchildrens.org/uncmc/unc-childrens/care-
treatment/endocrinology/clinical-programs/diabetes/.
The article provides information about childhood diabetes in
North Carolina, showing the increases and information on how
doctors are trying to fight the surge. The information in the
23. report will be used on the questionnaire that administrators will
answer to see why the issue must be addressed immediately.
Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Physical Activity for
Children and Youth - Child Nutrition. (n.d.).
https://childnutrition.ncpublicschools.gov/information-
resources/nutrition-education/links-to-additional-nutrition-and-
physical-activity-resources/physical-activity-for-children-and-
youth.
The article goes into great detail about the active programs on
fitness and nutrition in our North Carolina Schools and their
success and failures. The article goes into detail about the
online options and the face-to-face in-school options. It shows
the reader how to join each program, giving schools options that
would work best. The information in the article will be part of
the questionnaire, survey, and case study.
Song, M. K., Carroll, D. D., Lee, S. M., & Fulton, J. E. (2015).
Physical Activities of U.S. High School Students —2010
National Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Survey. Journal
of Physical Activity and Health, 12(s1).
https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2014-0117
The journal surveys youth participate in various physical
activities; however, few nationally representative studies
describe the types and variety of youth activity. Looking at
whether specific training is better than others and if eating
healthy is beneficial to them. The survey is analytical and will
24. be used as a model for the survey that this paper will use.
USDA. (n.d.). About Team Nutrition. USDA.
https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/about-team-nutrition.
The article gives the reader different strategies that can be used
to eat healthier and Build support for healthy school and child-
care environments that encourage nutritious food choices and
physically active lifestyles (USDA, nd). The strategies in this
article will be incorporated in the study request for the schools.
The USDA has a data-backed approach and is well documented,
and has shown positive results because we trust the information
from the USDA.
Yip, C., Gates, M., Gates, A., & Hanning, R. M. (2015). Peer-
led nutrition education programs for school-aged youth: a
systematic review of the literature. Health Education Research.
https://doi.org/10.1093/her/cyv063
The journal is a study of how a child's peer can be influential in
helping others to get motivated to work out and eat right. The
article establishes some baseline tasks that are supported by
evidence that peer support can work. The article will be used in
the questionnaire about do administrators help involving a
child's peer to motivate and inspire others to participate.