Bandit's Healthy Game By: Ryan, Kaitlin and Zarrea

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Story:

Bandit is going to go on a diet and doing more exercise to help him be a pro track runner. When he was younger he ate french-fries and hamburgers on a daily basis. Help him find the foods he needs to eat so he can lose weight so he can become faster and faster as he runs and gets healthier and smarter for what he eats instead of junk foods. That way he can win all of his races, so that he can eventually become an Olympic runner.

Objectives:

As you advance, Bandit goes through the levels to show that he is getting healthier.  In the first level Bandit must run as fast as he can to get to the end.  In the second level Bandit is trying to get all the healthy food he can (aka apples).  At the end he should be running as fast as the game will let him run while he is trying to get all the apples and coins.

Health Lessons Learned:

• Healthy eating is associated with reduced risk for many diseases.
• Healthy eating in childhood and adolescence is important for proper growth and development and can prevent health problems such as obesity, dental caries, iron deficiency, and osteoporosis.
• The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free and low-fat dairy products for persons aged 2 years and older.
• Schools are in a unique position to promote healthy eating and help ensure appropriate food and nutrient intake among students.
• Schools should ensure that only nutritious and appealing foods and beverages are provided in school cafeterias, vending machines, snack bars, school stores, and other venues that offer food and beverages to students. In addition, nutrition education should be part of a comprehensive school health education curriculum.
• The guidelines also recommend that children, adolescents, and adults limit intake of solid fats.

Audience:

This game is for people of all ages!

Team Members:

Ryan, Kaitlin, and Zarrea