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• We care because we want all students to believe that they are eating healthy food at • school. Poor diet has been found to negatively influence the ability to learn through decreased motivation and attentiveness. Research shows that healthy, welt - nourished students are more prepared to learn and more likely to attend school and class. Since students spend most of their time at school, serving healthy school lunches will promote healthy eating habits. Recommendation #5 incorporate Healthy Body Image into School Curriculum • Incorporate healthy body image education into Health and Safety classes • Develop a campaign on campus to promote healthy body image awareness month in October Findings 79% of students believe the media influences society's definition of beauty Why We Care We care about this because many people, especially youth, go through dangerous and extreme measures to obtain an unrealistic "perfect body." A report by Girls Scouts for America found that body dissatisfaction may lead to unhealthy eating and dieting habits. Since media consumes our culture, we believe a healthy body image workshop, which incorporates media literacy, would empower youth to better understand media images and develop healthy self images. Recommendation #6 Increase Opportunities for Students to Participate in Physical Activities • Organize on- campus activities during lunch time • Open up school fields for students to use during lunch and after school • Increase students access to the school weight room by allowing students other than those enrolled in a physical education class or on a sports team to use the gym • Expand the current fitness center to accommodate more students Findings 47.5% of students reported they want to be more fit Why We Care Research shows that being active is key to physical and emotional health. However, as teenagers experience more demands with academics and develop new habits such as talking on the phone, watching television or spending time online, they are less likely to participate in physical activity. Students need more opportunities for physical activities in safe and accessible environments. Since students spend most of their time at school, and many are unable to afford a gym membership, school is a perfect place to engage students in physical activity. 4 Advocating Change Together (ACT): A Program of Girls Incorporated of Alameda County School Wellness Policy Recommendations 2010 -2011 girls Endorsed by the San Leandro Youth Advisory Commission on May 17 2010 IOC of Aiwa& •..... C