HEALTHY CRISPY BALLS: IMPLEMENTATION OF HEALTHY AND STUDENT-

FRIENDLY SNACK BITES

 
A Study Presented to the 
Senior High School Department 
Asian College of Technology – Bulacao 
Bulacao, Talisay City, Cebu 
 
 
 
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for 
Senior High School Program 
 
 
 
By 
MCKENRY EGOS

DANA FLORES

CHARLOTTE HORANDOY

MERIJEN SOOGON

ERIS LLOYD TABAY

KISSES TAPERE

PEARL DESIRE SARANILLO

RESEARCH ADVISER
 CHAPTER I

Healthy Crispy Balls: Implementation of healthy and student- friendly snack bites

RATIONALE

A wholesome snack aids concentration and productivity in the classroom. Snacks

primarily increase students' output. The appropriate snack can significantly affect how

our bodies work, how we feel, and how well our energy levels can function. There are

currently snacks offered at schools. Most students are selective when it comes to

snacking, and some people choose harmful options since they feel better while

satisfying their appetites. However, most students buy what is readily accessible for

purchase. For the purpose of the students' health as well as for the sake of presenting

them with a wide selection of unhealthy snacks, the school should make nutrition one of

its priorities.

A salty, deep-fried confection known as "crispy balls" is frequently consumed during

breakfast. Churros, originally known as "youtiao" in China, which is Chinese for "oil-fried

devil," were transformed from a salty "youtiao" to a sweet "churro" after the Portuguese

brought them to Spain. Churros are a popular street dish that originated in Spain and

then expanded to other countries. They evolved from being a straightforward, narrow

stick to being coiled, bent, and filled with an array of flavors (Tracy Lopez in 2011).

The numerous components that can be illuminated by information from both students

and adults influence pupils' eating habits at school, as well as the numerous elements

that achievement of the NSLP. Everything about the cafeteria, including the food
provided and the surroundings, Numerous factors, including cultural perspectives on

nutrition, influence students' decisions to take part in the meal program and choose

what they eat. comprehension and To make school lunches interesting to students, it is

vital to consider these varied impacts. so enhancing the NSLP's ability to stop student

hunger and fostering student wellness. The study described in this dissertation polled

school food service personnel. For their opinions on lunch at their school, members and

kids were asked. Considering their answers, I propose the variables that students

consider while deciding whether to eat at what to eat if they attend school, as well as

what motivates or deters them. from consuming meals seen as healthy. I contrast these

students' viewpoints on their midday eating habits to the standards of the restaurant's

food service employees districts of schools and cafeterias.

The aim of this study is to create a novel approach for evaluating the commercial

viability of the potato as an alternative to traditional churros. This study also intends to

spread the word that, in addition to being a readily available root vegetable, potatoes

can also be utilized as the major component in the creation of crispy balls because they

are such a versatile, tasty vegetable with a high nutritional value. The overarching

objective of the study is to create a nutritious food that is accessible on a limited budget,

suited for every diet, and easy to prepare. Additionally, it is a valuable medicinal plant

that has anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer qualities (Mohanraj and

Sivasankar, the year 2015).

What makes crispy balls special?

What is the other term for crispy balls ?

Who invented the crispy balls?

What kind of chocolate is coated in the balls?

How do you eat crispy balls without burning it?

OBJECTIVES

1. Provide a healthy snack for students in ACT- Bulacao Campus

2. To offer an affordable snack bites

3. To encourage students to like or enjoy vegetables

4. Boost the caliber of the healthy snacks served in schools.

HYPOTHESIS

Increase kids' knowledge of unhealthy eating practices. Foods that are unhealthy

could affect how well they perform in school. Also, it has an effect on their general

health. Obesity and dietary deficits are common in kids. The introduction of the healthy

snack delight known as crispy balls would help students function more effectively, feel

better about themselves, and, most importantly, maintain a healthy diet and mind.
 JUSTIFICATION

Since the ACT pantry will offer CRISPY BALLS snack delights, the study's findings will

be beneficial to societal health. This study is highly pertinent because, despite knowing

better, children regularly prefer to consume harmful meals that have been preserved

since they are simpler to prepare and serve. An even more potent, drastically altering

invasion is justified by the rising worry about the consumption of nutritious foods.

Implementing health and education policies is necessary. In addition to a vegetable

containing a variety of nutrients for good nutrition and consumer health, foods must

contain carbs for energy. The health of the students will therefore improve.
 CHAPTER II

RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

PROMOTING ACCESSIBLE, HEALTHY SNACKS AT SCHOOL

The fact that junk food tastes good and youngsters are aware of its drawbacks makes it

an addictive substance. Obesity and other persistent diseases are the result. To prevent

consuming junk food, parental supervision is required. (Subha Sivansankar, 2022). The

canteens at schools shouldn't sell junk food, and there should be daily morning

assemblies where the negative effects of junk food are discussed. The canteen

contractor should be penalized for breaking the rules and there should be banners

opposing the consumption of unhealthy food.

Junk food is popular among students, which is detrimental to children's overall

development. A variety of healthy replacements, according to an article (Remya

Monhanraj, 2022), will be marketed. Tight rules should be implemented by the school

administration to prevent the sale of unhealthy food in the canteen. This will teach us

how to address choices that can result in a healthy way of life. Additionally, it will aid in

promoting a balanced lifestyle.

FACTORS ELIMINATING UNHEALTHY SNACKS

Many beneficial dietary, physiological, and behavioral outcomes for kids and families

have been linked to regular family mealtimes. The positive effects of holding regular

family dinners are enumerated in this review article. The topic of current trends in family
dinner frequency is explored in the context of the factors that affect how frequently

families eat dinner together, such as time constraints, obligations at work, and

distractions in the home. The next section outlines a number of parental influences and

aspects related to the home environment that support regular, wholesome family meals.

In order to help families, employers, and policymakers promote as many families as

possible to make family mealtimes a regular habit, constraints are acknowledged and a

few helpful suggestions are provided.

THE IMPACT OF NUTRITIOUS FOODS ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF

STUDENTS

Children who are unwell are more likely to experience issues at school than pupils who

are healthy, claim Shaw et al. (2017). A student's probability of academic failure, grade

retention, and dropout are all increased by ill health. Student wellbeing and academic

achievement are intricately related. The following aspects that can be controlled have

an impact on students' health: nutrition, keeping a healthy weight, and physical fitness.

Increased consumption of essential micronutrients may help to explain the correlations

between higher intakes of nutrient-dense foods like fruits and vegetables and lower

intakes of nutrient-deficient meals like junk food. The fact that frequent and regular

eating opportunities provide a mechanism of delivering necessary nutrients as well as

adequate energy to maintain cognitive function may also help to explain the

associations between eating breakfast and regular meals and improved academic

achievement. Research in both child and adult populations, in particular, has

demonstrated that people who regularly eat breakfast had higher intakes of a variety of

micronutrients, such as folate and iron. In addition to gender and other health behaviors,
socioeconomic status (SES) has been shown to have an impact on nutrition and/or

academic achievement. For instance, poorer diet and lower academic achievement are

both associated with lower SES. (2017) Burrows et al.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

PROCEDURES FOR DATA COLLECTION

Surveys will be given out and in-person interviews done to find out about the students'

diverse perspectives and evaluate their responses. The survey will be used to get

feedback on the creative “HEALTHY CRISPY BALLS” creation from respondents. By

gathering personal information, researchers may swiftly identify the variables that affect

their judgment. Moreover, graphs will show the researchers' intended method of

analysis again for automatically encoded data.

PROCEDURES FOR DATA ANALYSIS

This study employed simple random sampling technique by the qualitative research

method, to collect data methods included a detailed and organized interview, as well

as the recording of the Asian College of Technology-Bulacao Campus students.

Participants in this research were questioned on their expertise and background in

creating the Healthy Crispy Balls Enterprise.

ASSUPMTION

This study made the assumption that each student's concerns about their healthy

behaviors would be addressed by this. This will serve as their lesson for how important

it is to address the options that can result in a healthy way of living. Also, encouraging a

healthy lifestyle and offering healthy snacks will aid in their development.
 LIMITATIONS

This study focuses on the implementation of healthy and students friendly snacks bites.

The primary subject of this research study will consist of the 50 Grade 12 students

enrolled in the second semester of the year 2022 - 2023 of Asian College of

Technology. The respondents will be interviewed by giving there a sheet of paper after

they order our product to get their point of views. The students selected came from

different sections and strands of Grade 12 students to get their objective perceptions.