SyberShop

What

SyberShop is an interactive CD for youth ages 13-19 focusing on physical activity and healthy eating.

When

SyberShop was developed in partnership between the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service and the Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch in 2001 with funding from the Department of Public Instruction. It was last updated in 2004.

Where

Teachers and health educators can use SyberShop with individuals, in the classroom as a supplemental teaching tool, or with any group of teenagers interested in learning about physical activity and healthy eating.

Why

Childhood overweight has become a health crisis in North Carolina. Between 1995 and 2004, the prevalence of overweight in North Carolina's children increased 19.8 percent in 12-to-18-year-olds. The epidemic of childhood overweight is a complex, multi-faceted problem involving several factors including poor nutrition and physical inactivity. According to the 2003 Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System data, high school students in North Carolina were significantly less likely to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables as compared to their national counterparts. Only 22.3 percent of high school students participated in moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes on five or more days in a week. SyberShop was developed to provide an interactive means for teens to learn easy ways to incorporate healthy eating patterns and physical activity in their lifestyles.

Who

The primary target audience for the SyberShop is teens ages 13- to 19.

How

SyberShop contains five sections that allow students to learn about different aspects of physical activity and healthy eating.

1. The Virtual Food Court provides the student with the opportunity to learn about nutritional content of food from six fast food restaurants.
2. The Virtual Cafeteria allows students to make selections from common foods found in school cafeterias and assess nutritional content.
3. Building Blocks...Basic Tools for Healthy Eating and Being Physically Active provides students with the opportunity to learn about the food guidance system, nutrition label information and how to calculate calories.
4. Body Dimensions...Factors That Affect Your Mind and Body teaches students about weight management and body image.
5. Be Active...Building Physical Activity Into Your Daily Routine teaches students about components of physical activity.

Download order forms from the Web site given below.

For more information please visit
www.EatSmartMoveMoreNC.com
Carolyn Dunn, Ph.D
(919) 515-9142
Carolyn_Dunn@ncsu.edu
OR
Cathy Thomas
(919) 707-5216
Cathy.Thomas@ncmail.net