EDUCATING YOUTH ABOUT CALCIUM

Evidence continues to mount that US youth have inadequate calcium intakes. If this continues, they may face many undesirable health consequences such as osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and other costly diseases. In response to the need for increased education on calcium for youth, faculty at the Texas Cooperative Extension have developed a website located at calcium.tamu.edu.

The website is called “Clueless in the Mall” and includes a scavenger hunt format with video and audio clips featuring a former President of the American Medical Association, Dr. Nancy Dickey. The website was developed using extensive input and testing with youth. A teacher’s guide is also available to extend the web experience into other school and community activities. The website has received a favorable review from the Tufts Nutrition Navigator.

Please contact Dr. Debra Reed, EFNEP Coordinator, Texas Cooperative Extension, College Station, TX at (979) 845-2798 or email dreed@tamu.edu if you would like additional information.

Source: SNE; Nutrition Education for Children Division; Summer 2002.

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