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Project PA Work SessionTopic: Breakfast Programs

November 14, 2002

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BenefitsBenefitsofof

BreakfastBreakfast

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Benefits of Benefits of BreakfastBreakfast

Better standardized test Better standardized test scores in math and readingscores in math and reading

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Benefits of Benefits of BreakfastBreakfast

Decreased tardiness and Decreased tardiness and absenteeismabsenteeism

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Benefits of Benefits of BreakfastBreakfast

Improved attention Improved attention and concentrationand concentration

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Benefits of Benefits of BreakfastBreakfast

Increased energyIncreased energy

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Benefits of Benefits of BreakfastBreakfast

Fewer visits to Nurse’s Fewer visits to Nurse’s OfficeOffice

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Benefits of Benefits of BreakfastBreakfast

Better dietary intakeBetter dietary intake

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Benefits of Benefits of BreakfastBreakfast

Fewer behavior problemsFewer behavior problems

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Benefits of Benefits of BreakfastBreakfast

Learn healthy eating habitsLearn healthy eating habits

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Benefits ofBenefits of SCHOOL SCHOOL

BreakfastBreakfast

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Benefits of SCHOOL Benefits of SCHOOL BreakfastBreakfast

Social opportunitiesSocial opportunities

Natural sleep and Natural sleep and eating routineseating routines

Relieves A.M. stressRelieves A.M. stress

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Benefits of SCHOOL Benefits of SCHOOL BreakfastBreakfast

Some need second breakfastSome need second breakfast

The only breakfast for someThe only breakfast for some

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Benefits of SCHOOL Benefits of SCHOOL BreakfastBreakfast

EveryoneEveryone benefits from benefits from the academic, health, the academic, health, social, and behavioral social, and behavioral effects.effects.

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BreakfastBreakfastStatisticsStatistics

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2001 - 20022001 - 2002NSLP NSLP

schoolsschoolsSBP SBP

schoolsschools

% of % of NSLP NSLP

w. SBPw. SBP

RankRank

PAPA 3,8643,864 2,5252,525 65.365.3 3838

USAUSA 97,1497,1466

75,36375,363 77.677.6

Source: School Breakfast Scorecard: 2002. Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)

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20012001

ADP ADP NSLP NSLP mealsmeals

ADP ADP SBP SBP

mealsmeals

% of % of NSLP NSLP eating eating

SBSB

PAPA 954,5954,51616

182,9182,91414

1919

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition

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March 2002March 2002% of NSLP Free & % of NSLP Free &

Reduced Price eating Reduced Price eating SBSB

RankRank

PAPA 36.636.6 3434

USAUSA 42.942.9

Source: School Breakfast Scorecard: 2002. Food Research and Action Center (FRAC)

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PlansPlans

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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

• High Achievers

•Considering starting or promoting a program

• Low interest

3 Groups:

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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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FocusFocusGroupsGroups

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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

Stigma

Space Issues

Conservative Attitudes

Scheduling Conflicts

Cost

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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 - CerealOatmealBagelsFresh fruitToaster strudelsDoughnutsFood 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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•Personalities of SFS staff and/or caf. monitors

•SFS Programs not valued.

•Transportation Issues

•Time

•Lack of student interest

•Supervision Issues

•Stigma

•Space Issues

•Conservative Attitudes

•Scheduling Conflicts

•Cost

Barriers • Type here

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