Let's Get Moving Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

For Information Email: Kayleigh Dye 304-691-1599

Goals

Conduct 10 health fairs in Cabell County and 2 heath fairs in rural counties
(5 3rd grade classes, 5 4th grade classes)
Marshall University Department of Dietetics graduate interns deliver nutrition education and activities at fairs

Screen 7- 12 year olds for Body Mass Index (BMI) above 85th percentile October 2007 - December 2008
4 physician visits at UP&S Pediatrics over 12 months
1 year child's membership to Huntington High Youth/Senior YMCA
15% discount to Huntington High Youth/Senior YMCA participants' family members
Individualized exercise program using innovative Sportwalls and activities from the American Council on Exercise's (ACE)
Nutrition counseling, grocery store shopping tours, and cooking classes provided by MU Department of Dietetics
2 lab draws to assess for diabetes, high cholesterol, and liver disease

Improved or stabilized BMI
Improved or stabilized fasting lipid profile, glucose, insulin, and ALT (liver enzyme)
Improved or stabilized blood pressure
Improved understanding of physical activity and nutrition guidelines
Increased amount of weekly physical activity
Increased frequency of fruit and vegetable intake
Improved overall dietary behaviors (i.e.: reduced consumption of sweetened beverages and increased consumption of low-fat and fat-free dairy)
Reduced screen time

Cabell Huntington Hospital
Cabell County Schools
University Physicians & Surgeons (UP&S) - Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MUJCESOM)
Huntington YMCA
St. Mary's
Marshall University Department of Dietetics
Wal-mart
Cabell Huntington Health Department