local actions to reduce obesity
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Local Actions to Reduce Obesity. Leadership Academy of Santa Clara County 2013. Outline. Assignment Why? Methodology Goals & Challenges Recommended Pilot Programs & Implementation Conclusion. Assignment. Identify what leading local agencies are doing to address diet and nutrition - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Local Actions to Reduce Obesity
Leadership Academy of Santa Clara County 2013
Outline
Assignment
Why?
Methodology
Goals & Challenges
Recommended Pilot Programs &
Implementation
Conclusion
Assignment
Identify what leading local agencies are doing to address diet and nutrition
Develop program templates that local agencies in the Silicon Valley could use to address the problem
Present a report: best practices, existing programs, action plans and resource information
Why?
Childhood obesity is a significant problem facing the country.
Children ages 6-11 considered obese Increased from 7 to 18 percent in the last 30 years
$12.8 billion annual health care costs attributed to obesity in California alone
Methodology
Research childhood obesity programs and initiatives nationwide
Contact program managers for more information on viable programs
Use information from Morgan Hill to identify the best pilot programs for their community and agency
Goals
Curb and reduce childhood obesity by targeting poor nutrition and diet
Outreach and educate as many children as possible in the community
Engage families to make long term changes and reinforce healthy living in their children
Challenges
Narrowing the scope Children ages 6-11 Programs available to all demographics but especially
those with higher probability of obesity Coordinates with community stakeholders
Limited local government action to dateLimited measurability of results Limited resources
Recommended Pilot Programs
Healthy Kids Today- Prevent Cancer Tomorrow
Educational Community Garden
Social Media and Educational Components
Healthy Kids Today- Prevents Cancer Tomorrow
American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) created this program to teach children how to choose the healthiest foods and move toward a lifetime of good health
Program Information
Utilize educational activities to reach the local community
Distribute the six educational toolkits by partnering with Morgan Hill school districts, YMCA and faith based organizations
Curriculum can be distributed by email or Morgan Hill staff can provide materials to local partners at a minimal cost
Pledge Example
Implementation
Conduct a city-wide outreach program to local community Provide copies of toolkit program at multiple
locations Social media and printed posters at schools,
Recreation Center, grocery stores and other populated areas
Provide staff support to schools Other considerations
Support to Community Gardens Integration at City events
Community Gardens – Model Pilot Program
Establish a community garden dedicated to education
Engage the community and provide healthy food options
Integrate education program with hands-on experience
Sustainable Community Gardens – 501(C)(3) non-profit established 2 gardens
Charles Street Gardens Full Circle Farm
Partnered with Santa Clara Unified
Program Information
Educate, engage both kids & parents about the relationship between food and healthy living
Provide multiple avenues of access to local & healthy foods
Facilitate garden projects to integrate into a community and create a model for others
Implementation
Establish a community garden at a local park, school, church or other public area
Provide hands-on education with partnerships with schools and after-school programs
Campaign Outreach
Create and sustain social media opportunities for discussions on childhood obesity
Participate in community coalitions or partnerships to address obesity (via public meetings, media coverage, CREATV, city and school websites, radio stations)
Example of Media Outreach
Examples of Interactive Healthy Kid Games
Pilot Program Partnerships
City of Morgan Hill/Parks & Rec Dept.Community Garden Participants
Morgan Hill Community Garden Sustainable Community Garden
Morgan Hill Unified School DistrictYMCAFaith-based organizationsThe Community
Conclusion
Healthy Kids Today- Prevent Cancer Tomorrow
Educational Community Garden
Social Media and Educational Components
Questions?