Derek Jeter Retires from Baseball, but Tries for a Home Run against Obesity

C. Burke

IS 223

Childhood
Obesity!

Introduction:

Derek Jeter is considering retirement from the New York Yankees at the end of this upcoming season. In interviews, he has mentioned that he has noticed his interactions with youths across the country have changed over the years. Fewer are physically active and there has been a noticeable increase in childhood obesity. This observation greatly concern Mr. Jeter, who himself was very active while growing up. To address this issue, he plans to create The Jeter Foundation whose aim is to increase the health of today’s youth and decrease childhood obesity rates. He does not know where to begin, and so he has enlisted a team of young consultants to help him develop a strategy to address this problem.

The Task:

You and your consultation team (3-4 students) are tasked with creating a PPT presentation (6-8 slides) addressing the problem and causes of childhood obesity, and developing suggestions for Mr. Jeter to help him find direction and inspiration for his new foundation, and to help him attack this growing issue.

The Process:

Our agency is going to break up into smaller groups of 3-4 consultants so that we can offer Mr. Jeter as many different ideas and solutions as possible.

Within your groups, you will need to assign one member to be the “team leader”. This person is responsible for coordinating all research and team member actions. He or she is also responsible for making sure that all work is completed on time. You will also need a “support member”. The “support member” is responsible for making sure that all members are sharing the work responsibility equally, that each member contributes, and that everyone is on task. They will also be responsible for reporting team successes, breakthroughs, and issues. Finally, you will need one or two “presenters”. These consultants should be member(s) that are most comfortable presenting to large groups of people, and will be ready to answer follow-up questions about your presentation. Each person of the group must assume a different role. If there are only three members, one of you may also double-up responsibilities to become a second presenter.

In order to create your PPT presentation for Mr. Jeter, use the steps of the PPA to help guide your research and develop your solutions. In your presentation, be sure to:

Step 1: Define the problem

Define the problem of childhood obesity. What is it?

Step 2: Gather evidence

Is it really a problem? What evidence do we have that it is increasing? Why are childhood obesity rates increasing?

Step 3: Identify causes

Address the causes of childhood obesity. Why is this happening?

Step 4: Evaluate a policy

What policies are currently in place to help prevent, slow, stop, and/or reverse childhood obesity and childhood obesity rates? In our schools and communities, what

Step 5: Develop solutions

What solutions can you offer Mr. Jeter to help him combat childhood obesity? How can we fix this problem? What are some strategies that Mr. Jeter can offer communities to help reverse this growing issue?

Step 6: Select the best solution

When selecting your best solution, consider how feasible your solution is AND how effective it is. The best solutions are highly feasible and highly effective. Do not forget to consider cost, as well as legal and cultural values.

Here are some suggested resources to help you with your work. Feel free to do your own independent research to help support and enhance your project. Make sure that all information that you use comes from reliable sources.

Resources:

Obesity and Overweight for Professionals: Childhood – DNPAO – CDC

Childhood obesity Definition – Diseases and Conditions – Mayo Clinic

NFL.com – Play60

ChooseMyPlate.gov

MyPlate – Winter Health Challenge

Obesity Prevention Foundation – Childhood Obesity Solutions

Let’s Move!

Evaluation:

WebQuest PPA Rubric