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Getting in the Action

Getting in the Action. Patricia McCarty Sara Robbins Action for Healthy Kids. April 14, 2011. Jason Carpp Sally Hunter Jennie McCary Title/Affiliation Action for Healthy Kids.

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Getting in the Action

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  1. Getting in the Action Patricia McCarty Sara Robbins Action for Healthy Kids April 14, 2011 Jason Carpp Sally Hunter Jennie McCary Title/Affiliation Action for Healthy Kids

  2. If we fail to act, we endanger the future well-being of America’s youth, and, I dare say, of America itself. Our children deserve healthier learning environments—schools that promote lifelong habits of healthful eating and active lifestyles. Progress or Promises? What’s Working for and against Healthy Schools

  3. Why Schools?

  4. Three Areas of Focus Improve children’s eating habits

  5. Three Areas of Focus Increase children’s physical activity

  6. Three Areas of Focus Educate the public about the connection between health and achievement

  7. We are a National Movement > 11,500 Volunteers in 51 Teams Influential Board of Directors 65 National Partner Organizations 7

  8. We are making a difference…

  9. Across the United States…

  10. State of School Wellness Today • Growing Public Awareness • Federal Mandate Spurs Action • States are Stepping Up • Substantial yet not widespread change

  11. The federal mandate to create a policy forced a national discussion about what we want for our children in schools in terms of nutrition and physical activity. And that’s good. But the second wave of wellness activity is making these policies work toward a continuous improvement process in the schools. And that step is proving more difficult. Dr. Robert Murray

  12. Parent Engagement Programs

  13. A Call to Action! • Continue to advocate • Lay the groundwork for sustainable change with small changes • Help integrate wellness into continuous school improvement plan • Reach out to those outside our tent!

  14. Get Involved: Join the Movement RAISE AWARENESS BECOME A MEMBER VOLUNTEER LOCALLY

  15. Join the New MexicoTeam TODAY!

  16. Join Us in Helping America’s Youth www.ActionForHealthyKids.org

  17. Alliance for a Healthier Generation Supports more than 11,000 schools in all 50 states as they transform into healthier places for students to learn. Engages community organizations that empower youth to live healthier lives. Activates more than 2.5 million teens and tweens to commit to eat healthier and move more. Convenes major health insurers, employers and national medical associations to provide more than one million children with access to increased benefits around the prevention, assessment, and treatment of childhood obesity. Brokers voluntary agreements with the beverage, snack, and dairy industries to reduce calories and portions of beverages and snack foods sold to kids in schools that has contributed to an 88 percent decrease in total beverage calories shipped to U.S. schools. Founded in 2005 by the American Heart Association and William J. Clinton Foundation. Works to reduce the nationwide prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015 and to inspire young people to develop lifelong healthy habits.

  18. Best Practices Framework Policy and Systems Health Education Physical Education School Meals Programs Competitive Foods and Beverages Physical Activity Before and Afterschool Programs School Employee Wellness A set of best practice criteria that provide guidelines for a healthier school environment

  19. healthiergeneration.org/schools

  20. National Recognition Award This award is given nationally to showcase and acknowledge schools that have implemented program and policy changes that promote physical activity and healthy eating for students and staff Awards are granted at the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum levels

  21. To get your school involved, contact . . .JASON CARPPRelationship Manager – New Mexicojason.carpp@healthiergeneration.org505.795.5613www.healthiergeneration.orgwww.empowerme2b.org“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

  22. Let’s Fight for Healthier Kids Join the Movement: Fuel Up to Play 60

  23. What is Fuel Up to Play 60? • In-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council®, local Dairy Councils and National Football League, in collaboration with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) • Program designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools • Program in which students are provided with tools and resources and work with adults in their schools to implement healthy changes Helping to make wellness part of the game plan in more than 617 schools in New Mexico

  24. Learn More Learn more about the Six Easy Steps at FuelUpToPlay60.com. Six Steps Milestones Cheat Sheet Game Plan: Fuel Up to Play 60 in Six Easy Steps Rewards Cheat Sheet

  25. Make a Difference. Make Fuel Up to Play 60 happen in your school. Become a Program Advisor today!

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