The HPU College of Health and
Society (CHS) participated in the 23rd Annual
Hawaii Children and Youth Day event held on
Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Hawaii State Capitol and the surrounding Capitol
District. The event’s purpose was to honor and celebrate the children and youth
in Hawaii and included interactive, educational activities and entertainment for
children and families to enjoy.
Among the many different
organizational booths at the event, there were four in which the CHS students led.
The Nursing and Public Health students talked with the children about healthy
eating. The children measured salt, sugar, and fat while guessing how much of
each was in commonly eaten foods and snacks, and they also learned about portion
size through a design your own meal game. While waiting to take part in the
nutrition activities, children were encouraged by Social Work students to see
how long they could hula hoop. Additionally, a group of Nursing students manned
a first aid tent, tending to people with minor injuries.
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