E.N.
D Obesity
GN_Hon 4070H/F_S 4301: Deaton Scholars Program- Zero Hunger Challenge
Bria Dexter (Nursing); Karlin Peters (Marketing); Shelby Grant (Food Science)
The Population:
❏ Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs within the
first 28 days after conception
❏ Most common birth defect in the United States
❏ Caused by a folic acid and vitamin B12 deficiency
❏ In Missouri, 5 out of every 10,000 babies are born with
Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida Demographic Data
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The Problem:
“ Over 50% of those with Spina Bifida will become
overweight in their lifetime.
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❏ Decreased mobility can make it difficult for the population to
participate in traditional exercises
❏ Gaining weight can further decrease mobility
FALL 2019
Facilitator: Dr. Kiruba Krishnaswamy (BBCE & Food Science)
University of Missouri- Columbia
Connecting the SDG Dots
Walmart Foundation
(Photo courtesy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spina_bifida )
Image depicting the spinal cord of a child born with spina
bifida. The location of the spinal fluid pooling and the
amount of spinal fluid influences the level of paralysis the
child will experience.
Current Solutions Our Solution: The E.N.D App
DASA- Disabled Athletes Sports
E Association
Exercise
Online dietary guides from Spina Bifida
N Association and National Center on
Nutrition Health, Physical Activity and Disability
” D The Frog- a mobility device for
children with Spina Bifida
Our app will be the platform that allows individuals with Spina Bifida to
Device easily access exercise and nutrition resources, as well as other
community resources that may be available, such as community
exercise classes or physical therapists. The app will be free to
download and available in numerous languages so that it can be used
by people around the world.
Partnerships
❏ Walmart Foundation
❏ Applying for an initial grant to start application creation
❏ Walmart donates $1 to those in poverty every time
References:
somebody downloads the app
● http://www.spinabifida.net/spina-bifida-missouri.html/
● https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/resource/nutrition/
● https://www.nchpad.org/777/4145/Nutrition~Spotlight~~~Nutritional~Considerations~for~Adults~
with~Spina~Bifida