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IOM Report: The Current State of Obesity Solutions in the United States – Workshop Summary



In January 2014, some of the nation's leading health experts gathered to discuss what's working in schools, communities, cities, and states to prevent obesity. The details of this meeting can be found in The Current State of Obesity Solutions in the United States---Workshop Summary report. The report features ten brief chapters that discuss policy actions which can be implemented in settings like schools, worksites, health care, communities and states, the federal government and the business and industry settings. Download the report for free ...

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Report: Parks Build Healthy Communities Success Stories



Are you interested in learning more about how parks help build healthy communities? If so, then you'll want to checkout the National Recreation and Parks Association's (NRPA) Parks Build Healthy Communities: Success Stories. This guide provides examples of how communities were able to increase physical activity by: improving access to parks; increasing neighborhood bikeability and walkability; improving opportunities for exercise and play; supporting school programs to increase physical activity; and improving conditions of trails and signage. Success stories also describe ways parks can work to improve nutrition, partner with the medical community to offer park prescriptions, and reduce tobacco ...

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Toolkit: Tennessee Recreational Joint Facility Use Agreements



Check out Tennessee's Recreational Joint Facility Use Agreements Toolkit. This great toolkit provides information on state laws and policies that support joint (shared) use, information on immunity hazards, community success stories, a list of the top 12 hazards in playgrounds, a checklist for preparing to enter into a shared use agreement, and links to on-line resources. Access the toolkit here and learn more about shared use policy in Tennessee here. ...

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CDC’s National Framework For Physical Activity and Physical Education Resource



The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a framework for comprehensive school physical activity programs (CSPAP), which includes: national initiatives (i.e. Let's Move); training mechanisms (i.e. physical activity leader training); physical education; physical activity during school; staff involvement; family and community engagement; and physical activity before and after school. They've also compiled a list of resources related to CSPAP. In this document you will find both resources to support CSPAP (i.e. policy & assessment tools), and resources to support each out of CSPAPs core areas. Access these resources here. ...

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Report: Training Doctors for Prevention Oriented Care



Doctors and health care professionals can be a great point of contact for information on healthy lifestyle practices. Yet many healthcare professionals feel the prevention oriented training they receive in medical school is insufficient. In response to this the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, the Bi-partisan Policy Center (BPC), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), partnered up to provide a resource with potential solutions. Access the Training Doctors for Prevention Oriented Care report here. ...

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Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) Standards from the NRPA



The National Recreation and Park Association (NPRA) has committed to implementing and evaluating healthy eating and physical activity standards in at least 2,000 sites across the U.S, within five years. Learn more about the National Recreation and Park Association Commit-to-Health-HEPA-Standards ...

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YMCA’s Guide to Incorportaing Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Standards



Check out the YMCA's guide to incorporating Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA) in after-school ...

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Study: Children who are better at identifying logos, more likely to be overweight



A new study from Michigan State University found a link between the identification of fast-food logos and higher weights in children. Children who could better identify the logos and images of fast-food, soda, and unhealthy snack brands were more likely to be overweight. They classified the status of weight for the children, ages 3-5, by their Body Mass Indexes (BMIs). The kids were shown images that included McDonald's golden arches, the Trix rabbit, and the Burger King crown, as well as being asked to match food items and cartoons to brand names. Anna McAlister, an assistant professor and study researcher at MSU, said that the results show how it is not just a sedentary lifestyle that is causing obesity in America. "Of course we want kids to be active, but the ...

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Multimedia: ‘La Cumbia de la Bici’ Video Encourages Cycling in Hispanic Communities



Here's a fun music video that uses a Spanish cumbia to describe some of the benefits to riding a bike and having protected bike lanes. The song entitled "La Cumbia de la bici" was featured at the 2011 El Ciclo De La Vida/ The Cycle of Life, Velo-City Conference, held in Sevilla, Spain. This video is a good example of how music, and culturally tailored messages can be used to promote healthy and active living in Latino ...

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