Author: Melissa Webb
Planning Unit: Hopkins County CES
Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
South Hopkins Middle School revamped its PE and health curriculum to include Professor Popcorn. The new program combined physical fitness with lessons on healthy eating, cooking demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Increased Healthy Eating: Students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables rose by 60%.
Improved Fitness Levels: Alongside better nutrition, students showed enhanced physical fitness and energy levels.
One student remarked, “I’ve learned how to make healthier choices and feel more energetic during PE,” while another said, “The cooking classes were fun and taught me how to prepare my own healthy snacks.” The program created a positive atmosphere where students supported each other’s health goals and shared their knowledge with peers and families. The integration of nutrition education into PE and health classes effectively improved students’ eating habits and overall well-being.
The Hopkins County NEP paraprofessional taught 65 number of limited resource families how to serve m... Read More
It is estimated over 40% of children are left home at some time, due to parents working multiple job... Read More
The Master Gardener program is a volunteer organization dedicated to teaching and training people ab... Read More
Each year, several counties across the state participate in the bedding plant trials. These trials c... Read More