Why Should We Care About Health Education?
“Health education curricula and instruction help students learn skills they will use to make healthy choices throughout their lifetime. Effective curricula results in positive changes in behavior that lower student risks around alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, injury prevention, mental and emotional health, nutrition, physical activity and prevention of diseases.
Health education promotes learning in other subjects! One study showed that reading and math scores of third and fourth grade students who received comprehensive health education were significantly higher than those who did not. In general, healthy students learn better. Numerous studies have shown that healthier students tend to do better in school. "They have higher attendance, have better grades, and perform better on tests.” –Department of Education
Health education promotes learning in other subjects! One study showed that reading and math scores of third and fourth grade students who received comprehensive health education were significantly higher than those who did not. In general, healthy students learn better. Numerous studies have shown that healthier students tend to do better in school. "They have higher attendance, have better grades, and perform better on tests.” –Department of Education
This is why the Sean O’Shea Foundation includes a nutrition component in its programs for at-risk youth in over 90 schools in economically disadvantaged communities. In some schools 40- 70% of the students are at risk of developing diabetes.
Learning about nutrition and mindful eating can make a positive difference in our students’ health and education. Every 4th week our instructors present an engaging nutrition lesson using a colorful PowerPoint presentation with videos, handouts, group activities, and class discussion ending with healthy snacks that kids can put together themselves.
We believe in a well-balanced health program that includes physical fitness, nutrition and emotional well-being. As the department of Education states, “Health education builds students' knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes about health. Health education teaches about physical, mental, emotional and social health. It motivates students to improve and maintain their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. – Department of Education
Learning about nutrition and mindful eating can make a positive difference in our students’ health and education. Every 4th week our instructors present an engaging nutrition lesson using a colorful PowerPoint presentation with videos, handouts, group activities, and class discussion ending with healthy snacks that kids can put together themselves.
We believe in a well-balanced health program that includes physical fitness, nutrition and emotional well-being. As the department of Education states, “Health education builds students' knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes about health. Health education teaches about physical, mental, emotional and social health. It motivates students to improve and maintain their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors. – Department of Education
Nutrition Program Sponsor
Thank You Jimbo's...Naturally. Supporters and sponsors for the Sean O'Shea Foundation nutrition curriculum and Health & Wellness programs!
Nutrition Lessons
Below are six nutrition lessons that are presented over the course of the year by our expert wellness team. Contact Gloria O’Shea for more details at: Namaste@seanosheafoundation.org
NUTRITION LESSONS 1-3 First Semester
Nutrition Lesson I
Nutrition Lesson 2
Nutrition Lesson 3
NUTRITION LESSONS 4-6 Second Semester
Nutrition Lesson 4
Nutrition Lesson 5
Nutrition Lesson 6
NUTRITION LESSONS 1-3 First Semester
Nutrition Lesson I
- How and why we need to increase fruits and vegetables in our daily meals
Nutrition Lesson 2
- MyPlate: Understanding the food groups and portion sizes
Nutrition Lesson 3
- Reading labels, healthy snack choices and replenishing the body with water
NUTRITION LESSONS 4-6 Second Semester
Nutrition Lesson 4
- Learning the importance of healthy nutrients and daily activity
Nutrition Lesson 5
- Eating Mindfully
Nutrition Lesson 6
- Review key concepts from lessons 1 - 6