Jan 20 2025 25 mins
🎙️ Guest Introduction: Ashton Tate
Ashton Tate, based in Franklin, Tennessee, partners with schools to promote health education.
He lost 120 pounds in high school, overcoming pre-diabetes and low self-esteem.
🏋️ Journey to Health
Initially wanted to be a SWAT officer; discovered his passion for health later.
Experienced struggles with weight and unhealthy eating while playing sports.
Developed a personal approach to health, focusing on maintenance and lifestyle changes.
💡 Health Education Focus
Recognizes a gap in health education for youth; sees it as a neglected subject in schools.
Aims to equip the next generation with knowledge about health to combat obesity and related diseases.
📚 Teaching Framework: FORM Method
Functional Fitness: Encourages regular movement and exercise tailored to individual preferences.
Optimal Nourishment: Teaches the importance of nutrition as both fuel and enjoyment, emphasizing balance.
Rest and Recovery: Advocates for preventative routines for mental and physical health to avoid burnout.
Multiply Maintenance: Focuses on setting health goals that align with personal life aspirations and routines.
👨👩👧 Parenting Tips
Parents often benefit from additional voices supporting health education; external validation helps kids engage.
Encourages parents to explain the importance of health practices rather than just mandating them.
📱 Resources for Parents
Offers a platform through their website (formeducation.org) with resources for families and educators.
Email support available for personalized questions and guidance at [email protected].
🏆 Impact on Students
Feedback from parents highlights that engaging content helps kids connect with health topics.
Promotes a holistic approach that can adapt to different children's needs and interests.
🌱 Community Engagement
Works with various educational institutions, including public, charter, and faith-based schools.
Encourages collaboration between parents and schools to improve health education in curricula.
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