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To reach students that do not normally participate in physical activity on a regular basis, the wellness council at Brookfield Middle School designed a challenge that would encourage students to move more by having fun. The challenge they came up with went beyond the typical walking/running program and provided opportunities for students to try eclipse ball, weightlifting, bowling and roller-skating! Students kept track of how many minutes they spent being active and each grade declared a winner at the end of a six-week period.
Over at Brookfield High School, the focus was on improving the foods brought into the school for sales, rewards and celebrations. They wanted to replace soda at the high school dances so they looked around for a healthy but tasty alternative. They found a 100% juice slush drink which was offered in different flavors, served in an 8 oz. cup. The students seemed hesitant at first but after the first dance held last September, it was evident that the drink was a hit. The students liked it so much they asked the advisors to have it available at every dance. Soda has not been missed.
The school wellness council also felt that it was important to provide more information to students, staff and parents about the need for improving the competitive foods and beverages sold at the school, or brought to school from outside. Using resources from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation as well as the local health department, they designed an information campaign about healthy snacks. This included lists of healthy snack suggestions for staff and parents.
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