SURVEY RESULTS
Below are results of a survey filled out by parents of students who participated in a Healthy Starts program.
1. 93% of children discussed Stuffee at home.
2 .76% of families report turning off the television more often after participating in Healthy Starts.
3.78% of kids made statements at home about his/her lungs, heart, and digestive organs.
4. 48% of the kids spoke about the necessity of eating 5 fruits and vegetables a day
5. 68% of families surveyed report eating more fruits and vegetables after taking the 1-2-3 Challenge.
6. 66% of families report exercising more after they took the 1-2-3 Challenge.
These statistics were gathered from surveys distributed by teachers to families. This sample size represents 500 families.
TESTIMONIALS
"Stuffee really did make a noticeable difference with the kindergartner's snack choices at snack recess this year. Many really wanted to make healthy choices! Wow! Thank you!"-Kindergarten teacher, Walnut Grove Elementary.
"I talked to a parent today, and she was wondering what great program was going on where her 5th grade son was coming home talking about good nutrition! Also, the cafeteria workers were wondering what was going on - they noticed kids asking about numbers of servings of fruit, for example. GREAT!" --Dublin Elementary Principal, Kara Holthe
"Hi Siah-I am a mother of two and read the write up of your visit to Croce Elementary and think the program you are doing with our youth is wonderful. Hopefully you will be doing this when my children attend school. Praise and thanks to you and all your hard work." --Livermore Resident
"I think the program you offer our children has not come a moment too soon. The children are making healthier snack choices and I hear them discussing 5-a-Day." --Kindergarten/1st grade teacher.
"I LOVE hearing all about what you and Stuffee taught the kids. Every night at our table we've been having discussions about it, and my daughter has SO much to share. It's wonderful." --Pleasanton Mother
"We are all excited. Your concept and delivery to the kids was awesome." --Crocce Elementary Teacher and Grant Recipient for Healthy Starts
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