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Health Promotion Program Proposal
Problem: Obesity in children and adolescents is a major public health problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five children and adolescents in the United States are obese. Obesity can lead to a number of health problems, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
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Population/Setting: The target population for this health promotion program is children and adolescents aged 6 to 18 years who are overweight or obese. The program will be implemented in a school setting.
Evidence-Based Intervention: The evidence-based intervention that will be used in this program is a family-based weight loss program called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Eating Plan for Kids and Adolescents (DASH-KA). The DASH-KA eating plan is a healthy eating plan that is low in saturated and trans fats, high in fiber, and rich in fruits and vegetables. The DASH-KA eating plan has been shown to be effective in reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels in children and adolescents.
Intervention Specifics
The DASH-KA eating plan is a 12-week program that includes the following components:
- Educational sessions for parents and children on healthy eating and physical activity
- Individual counseling for families on how to implement the DASH-KA eating plan in their home
- A cookbook with DASH-KA approved recipes
- A support group for families
Resources Needed
The resources needed for this program include:
- A registered dietitian to provide nutrition education and counseling
- A cookbook with DASH-KA approved recipes
- A meeting space for the support group
Personnel Involved
The personnel involved in this program will include:
- A registered dietitian
- A support group facilitator
Feasibility for a Nurse in an Advanced Role
This program is feasible for a nurse in an advanced role, such as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. Advanced practice nurses have the skills and knowledge to provide nutrition education and counseling. They can also recruit and facilitate support groups.
Timeline
The following is a timeline for implementing this program:
- Week 1: Recruit and enroll participants
- Weeks 2-12: Implement the program
- Week 13: Evaluate the program
Intended Outcomes
The intended outcomes of this program are to:
- Increase participants' knowledge of healthy eating and physical activity
- Help participants to implement the DASH-KA eating plan in their home
- Reduce participants' body mass index (BMI)
- Improve participants' blood pressure and cholesterol levels
SMART Goals
The following are SMART goals for this program:
- By the end of the program, 90% of participants will be able to correctly identify the key components of the DASH-KA eating plan.
- By the end of the program, 80% of participants will be implementing the DASH-KA eating plan in their home at least 5 days per week.
- By the end of the program, 60% of participants will have reduced their BMI by at least 1%.
- By the end of the program, 50% of participants will have improved their blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Conclusion
This health promotion program is a feasible and effective way to address the problem of obesity in children and adolescents. The program is based on an evidence-based intervention and can be implemented by a nurse in an advanced role. The intended outcomes of the program are to improve participants' knowledge of healthy eating and physical activity, help participants to implement the DASH-KA eating plan in their home, and reduce participants' BMI, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. The program's SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.