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The evaluation plan is based upon processing and charting the data collected from; pre-testing, mid-cycle testing and post-testing of the following areas:

1. Weight Optimum Level – Pre and Post measurements of weight

2. BMI Optimum Levels - Pre- and post-measurements of BMI

3. Fruits and Vegetables Consumption - number of fruits/veggies eating daily
 
4. Fast Food Consumption - number of times per week eating fast food

5. Family Meals - amount of family meals eaten together each week

6. Sedentary Time Tracking - amount of total screen time per day (TV, computer, video games)

7. Exercise Time – amount of days per week and minutes per workout

8. Cardiovascular Endurance – running distance covered in 7minutes

9. General Strength - test number of sit-ups, push ups, leg squats completed in 30seconds

10. Motor Skills - test agility test (karaoke, leg hops, shuttle runs, jump rope)

11. Number of Youth - enrolled in the program and meeting minimum program participation requirements

12. Number of Workshops and Physical Activity - sessions offered

13. Healthy Lifestyles - awareness and knowledge Assessment - youth and parent        
 surveys and questioners

This data will be used to track, the effectiveness of the programs, provide individual youth results, to make modifications of programs and development of new ones, and to prepare reports and provide research to granting agencies.


  • A 100% increase in youth and family awareness of: the importance and effects of: obesity related diseases, good life long nutrition, and overall understanding of healthy lifestyles.
  • A 100% increase in our youth’s physical activity, fitness and motor skills
  • 75% of youth participants, reaching target BMI and weight measurements by the end of program
  • A 60% increase in the number of youths involved in healthy lifestyles programs