ICS Wellness Campaign: Basis for Proper Nutrition among Select Severely Wasted Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Many pupils experience under and over nourishment which the latter are not aware of. The continuous derivation of pupils from fast foods such as hotdogs and canned goods resulted in insufficient nutrition and vitamins which are needed by the body as well as the mind. Proper nutrition and continuous guidance of the food intake along with proper exercise will surely create an overwhelming result, especially to those severely wasted pupils.

METHODS

A qualitative descriptive method was used to determine the basis of effectivity of the wellness program among severely wasted pupils. Interviews were done among select severely wasted pupils as they were also monitored from time to time.

RESULTS

ICS Wellness Program created a huge development in the nutrition and wellness of select severely wasted pupils. Completely similar feedback on the question about the foods these respondents were eating was noted. According to them, they eat foods which were prepared by their parents may include foods with fewer nutrients and easy to prepare. Additional to that vegetables and fruits were not always in the table. Moreover, the tastes of vegetables and fruits were not appealing to their taste buds.

DISCUSSIONS

Healthy and nutritious foods are very important especially to those pupils who are severely wasted. Nourishment coming from healthy foods give the body the needed agents to fight diseases and the mind the proper nutrients to think intelligently. ICS Wellness Program is designed to help the pupils to gain a desire to eating good foods to gain a better body and mind.