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Zest Quest is a 501 c 3 non profit organization whose mission is to educate and inspire children to live healthier lifestyles.  Through an interactive coaching and mentoring model, the vision of Zest Quest® is to create an environment that inspires children to lead physically, emotionally and intellectually healthier lives.  Alexander Elementary School has been involved with Zest Quest since its beginning in 2004.  Zest Quest provides Alexander Elementary, and other schools in South and North Carolinas with a curriculum focusing on seven daily healthy habits (link), mentor program, and a Wellness Coach to facilitate the program.   *Daily Healthy Habits Eat 3 or more servings of vegetables. Eat 2 or more servings of fruit. Limit sugary drink intake. Limit TV viewing and video game playing. Achieve 60 minutes of physical activity. Eat a healthy breakfast. Sleep 9 hours or more.  Mr. David Hughes serves as the Wellness Coach at Alexander and is in his second year at the school.  Mr. Hughes inspires and educates the children in weekly class time instruction and before and after school programs.  Mr. Hughes also facilitates the mentor program in which community volunteers come to Alexander to help our children with their health and wellness.  Community sources for volunteers include the  Parker Fire Department and Greenville County Sheriff’s Deputies.  Parent involvement is a key component to Zest Quest’s success.  Parents help by assisting their child with the Zest Quest Tracker, a daily journal which monitors their healthy habits. Zest Quest looks forward to working with you and your child. *David Hughes Mr. David Hughes is the Zest Quest Wellness Coach at Alexander Elementary.  Mr. Hughes is a 2005 graduate of Furman University.  He is in his second year as Wellness Coach at Alexander Elementary.  Mr. Hughes loves the children of Alexander Elementary and looks forward to working with the whole school in improving Alexander’s wellness.  If you would like to contact Mr. Hughes email him atdhughes@zestquest.org, or djhughes@greenville.k12.sc.us.