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Project PA Work Session
Topic: Breakfast Programs
November 14, 2002
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Benefits
of
Breakfast
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Benefits of Breakfast
Better standardized test
scores in math and reading
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Benefits of Breakfast
Decreased tardiness and
absenteeism
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Benefits of Breakfast
Improved attention
and concentration
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Benefits of Breakfast
Increased energy
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Benefits of Breakfast
Fewer visits to
Nurse’s Office
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Benefits of Breakfast
Better dietary intake
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Benefits of Breakfast
Fewer behavior problems
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Benefits of Breakfast
Learn healthy eating habits
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Benefits of
SCHOOL
Breakfast
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Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast
Social opportunities
Natural sleep and
eating routines
Relieves A.M. stress
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Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast
Some need second breakfast
The only breakfast for some
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Benefits of SCHOOL Breakfast
Everyone benefits from the
academic, health, social, and
behavioral effects.
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Breakfast
Statistics
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2001 - 2002
% of
NSLP w.
SBP
NSLP
schools
SBP
schools
PA
3,864
2,525
65.3
USA
97,146
75,363
77.6
Rank
38
Source: School Breakfast Scorecard: 2002. Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)
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2001
PA
ADP
NSLP
meals
ADP
SBP
meals
954,51
6
182,91
4
% of
NSLP
eating
SB
19
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition
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March 2002
% of NSLP Free &
Reduced Price eating SB
PA
USA
36.6
Rank
34
42.9
Source: School Breakfast Scorecard: 2002. Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)
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Training Plans
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1.Identification of Issues
Gathering of data/stats
Review of Literature
Focus Groups
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2. Targeted Education Strategy
3 Groups:
• Low interest
• Considering starting or
promoting a program
• High Achievers
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Low interest
Needs: Motivation and Action Steps
Master Instructor Training
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Master Instructor Workshops
-local level group training sessions
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Considering starting/
promoting a program
Needs: Consultation and Skills
One-on-one consultation
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High Achievers
Needs: Recognition and Reinforcement
Mentors and Models
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“Breakfast Brigade”
- School breakfast program “experts”
provide one-on-one consultation.
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Master Instructors -- Barriers Identified
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Focus
Groups
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Focus Groups
Plans
2 focus groups with SFS Directors
2 with School Administrators
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Focus Groups Conducted
2 with SFS Directors
2 with Principals
1 with Business Managers
1 with Students
2 with Parents
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Preliminary Focus
Group Results
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School Administrators -- Barriers Identified
Transportation Issues
Time
Lack of student interest
Supervision Issues
Conservative Attitudes
Space Issues
Scheduling Conflicts
Stigma
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Cost
School Administrators -- Other Points
Value of parent support was emphasized.
Promotion was not seen as their
responsibility.
Viewed as program for Free/Reduced
students.
Elementary level principals, in general,
more supportive.
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SFS Directors -- Barriers
School Administrators
Personalities of SFS staff
and/or cafeteria monitors
SFS Programs not valued as part
of “education side of the school.”
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Students
What they want for breakfast Cereal
Oatmeal
Bagels
Fresh fruit
Toaster strudels
Doughnuts
Food made from scratch
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Students
What would make you want to participate?
Hot food
Relaxed time
More sleep
Social aspect
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Students
What would you do to get students to participate?
Serve hot, fresh food.
Serve a variety of food.
Survey kids.
Allow students to eat in homeroom.
Provide pleasant surroundings.
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Parents
All were supportive, but some questioned
foods offered.
Unfamiliar with how programs get started.
Did not recognize active role for parents.
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Barriers
•Transportation Issues
•Time
•Lack of student interest
•Personalities of SFS
staff and/or caf. monitors
•Scheduling Conflicts
•Space Issues
•Stigma
•SFS Programs not valued.
•Cost
•Supervision Issues
•Conservative Attitudes
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