Promoting healthy lifestyles for children & families

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Taking Action Together: Overview and Curriculum

Taking Action Together (TAT) is a YMCA-based, multi-disciplinary program designed to reduce type 2 diabetes risk among low-income overweight African American children, 9-11 years of age. The TAT curriculum is designed to be administered outside of school hours, such as at after-school programs, in a group setting to up 16 students by one adult leader and a minimum of one assistant.

Funders: 
Agriculture Experiment Station, Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Foundation, Lawrence and Victoria Johnson, UCCE, USDA / CSREES and USDA / FSNEP
Year: 
2008
Associated Project[s]: 
Taking Action Together - Reducing the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Overweight African American Children

Frequently Asked Questions About Sports Drinks - English, Spanish

Isn’t Gatorade or Powerade the best drink for after practice? Aren’t sports drinks and juice a lot healthier than soda? If professional athletes promote and drink sports drinks, shouldn’t my kids? Parents, coaches, and physical education instructors have often asked about the value of sports drinks. Center researchers answer these and several other frequently asked questions about sports drinks.

Year: 
2007
Contact: 
Kristine Madsen

Brochures: Asian Language Nutrition and Physical Activity - Cambodian, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Laotian, Vietnamese, English

The Asian Language Nutrition and Physical Activity Brochures project published a series of culturally sensitive and relevant educational materials that can help immigrant parents understand how they can adapt to a new environment and food supply in a way that will foster the health and welfare of their children.

Funder: 
United States Department of Agriculture / Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program
Collaborator: 
University of California Cooperative Extension
Year: 
2006
Contact: 
Joanne Ikeda

Happy, Healthy & Well: Worksite Wellness in Child Care Centers - English, Spanish Toolkit

The Happy, Healthy & Well (HHW) toolkit was developed for use with child care and early childhood education staff to support adopting healthy nutrition and physical activity behaviors in the child care work environment. Research has shown that staff is more likely promote healthy habits if they have adopted these behaviors themselves. HHW program materials include:

Funder: 
United States Department of Agriculture / Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program
Collaborators: 
Contra Costa County Childcare Council, Los Angeles County Deptartment of Health
Year: 
2006
Contact: 
Suzanne Rauzon

Let's Get Moving!: Working Together to Promote Active Lifestyles in Young Children - English, Spanish Toolkit

Let's Get Moving!: Working Together to Promote Active Lifestyles in Young Children is a toolkit for childcare providers, professionals, and parents that is designed to introduce quick and easy ways to incorporate physical activity into the daily routines of children ages 2-7.

Funder: 
United States Department of Agriculture / Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program
Year: 
2006
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If My Child is Overweight, What Should I Do About It?

If My Child is Overweight, What Should I Do About It? is a booklet by Joanne Ikeda, MA, RD, Cooperative Extension Nutrition Specialist. This colorful how-to guide is for parents who have a child who is overweight.

Year: 
2004
Author: 
Joanne Ikeda
Contact: 
Joanne Ikeda

NIH's We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition)

We Can! is unique in that it targets parents of youth ages 8-13 and caregivers and communities to improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and reduce screen time among kids to maintain a healthy weight.

2008 California Food Guide (CFG)

Compiled primarily by The California Department of Health Care Services and the California Department of Public Health, the 2008 California Food Guide (CFG) examines the unique needs of age groups, racial, and ethnic groups and low-income populations.

Afraid to Eat: Children and Teens in Weight Crises

Frances Berg's book focuses on four major problems: dysfunctional eating, eating disorders, size prejudice, and overweight. Condemning “diets,” she instead proposes a wellness paradigm based on the Canadian “vitality” model, which calls for moderation in eating habits and an active, playful lifestyle.

Am I Fat? Helping Youth Children Accept Differences in Body Size

This book offers information and ideas to support teachers, parents and other caregivers in their efforts to help children accept and like their bodies. It includes specific tips on dealing with body image issues and suggestions for role modeling healthy attitudes about body size.