Healthy LEAP Program The Problem: The Solution: People with intellectual disabilities have unique health care needs and many receive virtually no health care at all. There is little to no education on health and nutrition available to students during the school day. 29% of Special Olympics Athletes under the age of 20 are overweight or obese. Healthy LEAP is a series of health, nutrition, fitness, safety and injury prevention lessons and their practical applications created specifically for youth with and without intellectual disabilities. Program Overview: 10 week program offered in school for students with and without intellectual disabilities. Lessons are available for preschool through high school students. Each weekly lesson includes in-school and take-home education and activities. • Food Groups • Healthy Weight • Bone Health • Behavior and Stress Management • Sports Nutrition and Hydration • Exercise and Injury Prevention • Sun Safety • Personal Hygiene • Educaton and Prevention of Tobacco and Alcohol Use (Age Appropriate) Student Benefits: • Increases overall student health and wellness • Promotes inclusion and breaks down barriers • Provides accountability to peers • Free health screening available • Fun student prizes provided School Benefits: • Promotes a unified classroom environment • Curriculum recognized by United Nations • Educator or school stipend • 40% of participants have decreased their BMI For Students With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Students are learning together with this program. It truly does facilitate health education! - Teacher “ ”