The Mongolia Mission health department held a health emphasis week from November 17 to 21, 2014, at Tusgal School.
The main objective of this program was to let students explore how lifestyles matter later in their lives. In order to reach this objective, they used scientific videos, cartoons, PowerPoint presentations, and group activities. Also, food samples and other visual materials were used during the presentations.
The program successfully reached the proposed goals. The participants were able to list four secrets of a healthy and quality life. They were also able to name four parts of a health plate and identify more fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein foods. They were also able to share with their family and friends what they had learned.
In order to achieve these goals, there was a four-hour seminar with practical implications using a teacher-centered method in multi-grade groups with children from the ages of 6 to 15. The children were divided into two groups: elementary school students and high school students.
Nutritional assessment was done for ten teachers. The participants were assessed for their BMI and body fat distribution. They had blood work done for fasting glucose and cholesterol. They also received health counseling regarding the results of their assessment.
The total numbers in attendance were 80 students, more than 10 teachers and about 50 parents.