Crush Diabetes: School Programs to Prevent Diabetes Through Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity in Youth

Description: In this breakout session, teachers will learn about two new secondary health programs that focus on diabetes prevention, nutrition and physical activity using engaging activities that are easy to use.

Presenters:
Julie Marie Metos, RD, MPH, PhD
College of Health
Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology 
250 South 1850 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
e-mail: julie.metos@hsc.utah.edu,
Phone: 801-585-3024, Fax: 801-581-3874

Carmen Ramos, MS, RDN
Educational Curriculum and Programs Lead
University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition
Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology
801-213-2582
e.carmen.ramos@hsc.utah.edu

Resources:

UUCCN Crush Diabetes and Team Thrive Information 

University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition

Diabetes Prevention and Lifestyle Activities for the Classroom

Healthy Classroom Snacks to Promote in School