Something to Chew On
This project's parent organization is Manchester United Foundation
It operates in United Kingdom
It uses Football (Soccer) and Rugby Union
Entered the Best New Project
More about Something to Chew On
According to the National Childhood Measurement Programme, nationally:
- A strong positive relationship exists between deprivation and obesity prevalence for children in Reception and Year 6.
- In Reception almost one in four of the children measured were classified as either overweight or obese: in Year 6 this rate was nearly one in three.
- Obesity prevalence is significantly higher than the national average in the North West for Reception children. In the North West.
- For reception - 23% of children classed as overweight or obese.
- In year 6 - 32.7% of children classed as overweight or obese.
The project is targeted at schools in areas of high deprivation. Vulnerable schools are identified through existing relationships with school sports partnerships. In the North West wards, there are some of the highest deprived areas in the country. The project aims to tackle obesity by increasing young people’s enthusiasm for physical activity and educating them about food and hygiene by relating these issues to Manchester United.
The project is independently evaluated by Edcoms. Qualitative and quantitative research has shown success in terms of changing young people’s behavior patterns and inclusion in schools’ curriculum (see attached Edcoms Evaluation reports and below for specific statistics).