The Physical Activity Design Guidelines for School Architecture bridges a translation gap between research and the design process of schools. Research suggests that multiple components throughout the design process, from location and placement of school grounds, to type and structure of buildings and facilities, to furniture and equipment for facilities and classrooms, can be relevant to trigger more physical activity in school environments and reduce time spent sitting. The design strategies are organized under the following 10 spatially- and process-oriented ‘designable’ domains: 1. School Sitting and Commuity Connectivity 2. Building Massing and Programming 3. Smart Fitness Facilities 4. Active Classrooms 5. Outdoor Learning Areas 6. Active Play and ...
Latino children between the ages of 0-5 are at a higher risk than their peers for being overweight. Research shows that breastfeeding may be one important way to promote a healthy weight for both Latina moms and their babies. Nearly 80% of Latina mothers initiate breastfeeding at birth. Yet, while breastfeeding is strongly encouraged up to 2 years of age, many moms lack the support they need to continue breastfeeding. Join us for a #SaludTues tweetchat on August 25, 2015, to learn more about the importance of breastfeeding and how to support an environment that encourages Latina moms to continue breastfeeding. • WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “The Nursing Latina: A Look at Benefits & Barriers to Breastfeeding”
• DATE: Tuesday, August 25, 2015
• TIME: 1-2 p.m. ...
A new study by NOURISH (Nutrition Opportunities to Understand Reforms Involving Student Health) studied bans for junk food in schools, reporting that Massachusetts schools are able to implement standards with “very little technical assistance”, according to Jessica Hoffman, a Northeastern associate professor, and the study’s lead author. Reporting that only 13 percent of middle schools foods met the state’s standards for federal health standards before bans, and now the studied schools have risen to 69 percent of healthier food and beverage options. Also, 28 percent of beverages in high schools met standards before, and one year later (2013-2014) has reportedly risen to 80 percent. Before, vending machines across schools may have been filled with sodas, candy bars, chips ...
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Jefferson Dental Clinics Kids miss 51 million hours of school a year for dental health issues. Latino kids face missing more time due to particular disparities that can further exacerbate the effects of poor oral health, such as difficulty with speech and articulation, trouble eating, lack of focus and lowered self-esteem. So, for back to school time, make sure Latino and all kids have the best start to the year by taking these four steps toward a healthy smile: Pick healthy school snacks. Kids of all ages need snacks and meals that are rich in healthy vitamins and minerals such as Calcium, Vitamin C, Iron, Phosphorous and Vitamin K to help build healthy smiles. Prepack snacks that are both healthy and great for teeth, like cheese, carrots, celery, ...
El cáncer afecta a millones de latinos al año en los Estados Unidos. Con eso mente el National Cancer Insitute (NCI) ha subvencionado programas de investigación y redes comunitarias como Redes en Accion, el cual apuesta a reducir la incidencia de cáncer en la comunidad latina a través de una red nacional de grupos comunitarios, investigadores, agencias de la salud gubernamentales y la población en general. Al frente de esta red está la doctora Amelie Ramirez, quien por más de 30 años ha centrado sus esfuerzos en reducir las enfermedades crónicas y las desigualdades de salud por cáncer en la población latina. Conoce más sobre la doctora Amelie Ramirez en esta ...
Farms, gardens, and schools are connecting in northeastern Pennsylvania. Working to incorporate more fresh vegetables and healthy food access to the area, schools are partnering with local farms and applying for Farm-to-School Grants. Lehigh Valley Chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local (BFBFLGLV) works with schools and farmers to improve children's diets. Many free summer lunch programs were not able to offer more than a slice of tomato and lettuce for a sandwich. Knowing this, the organization started making connections with school administrators, farmers, and local activists. Bringing in samples of fresh vegetables to classes, farmers invited kids to try new vegetables and informed the kids about the life of a farmer. Show and tell didn't stop there, as farmers and teachers then worked ...
Operation Pitch Invasion (OPI) wanted to build and repair soccer fields in recreation deserts in Portland. They began by gathering volunteers and supplies to fill holes, fix goals, paint goal posts, repaint lines and repair irrigation systems. Soccer is the most popular sport among Latinos. In 2014, through a coalition of grants, corporate sponsors and individual donations, OPI opened Bless Field, a 9,000 square foot artificial turf soccer field, in a neighborhood of nearly 1,200 kids from 22 countries that speak 11 different languages. Soccer may be considered a niche sport in America, but Shawn Levy of OPI said, "Not one parent of children from 22 countries doesn’t recognize soccer as a healthy activity. They grew up playing it wherever they grew up." Because 6 ...
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that most Latinos believe antibiotics can treat a cold—Fox News reports. Fifty percent of Hispanic adults believe antibiotics are the cure for a cold or flu compared to 25 percent of the general population—“even though most cold are viral and antibiotics don’t’ work against viruses.” “We know from other research that cultural factors can influence health-related knowledge and attitudes,” said lead author Dr. Louise K. Francois Watkins of the CDC. For this study, the CDC analyzed data collected from a national internet survey “collected from participants living in the U.S. in 2012 and 2013, comparing surveys of more than 7,000 U.S. consumers in general to another set of surveys directed ...
Alabama state governor signed the Healthy Food Financing Act on July 1, 2015 to address statewide food deserts. The purpose of this act is to establish a statewide program to provide loans or grants for the construction or expansion of grocery stores to increase access to fresh and nutritious food, including fruits and vegetables, for residents living in undeserved communities. Due to unequal distribution of supermarkets in Alabama, a disproportionate number of low income families are without access to health food. Lack of access to fresh and nutritious food is associated with obesity and other diet related diseases. Alabama has the highest diabetes rates and one of the highest childhood obesity rates in the nation. 36.91% of youth (under age 18) in Alabama are ...
