Updated in 2013, use this tool to create maps showing food access indicators by census tract, view indicators of food access for selected subpopulations, download census-tract-level data on food access measures, and more. Go to the ...
Read MoreIf you're interested in learning about youth advocacy, see what CANFIT is doing to train minority youth to speak up for healthy changes in their community! CANFIT's Resources to Improve Physical Activity Standards CANFIT has done extensive work to improve the standards and quality of after-school programming for Latino students in California. To learn more about this area, browse through their policy recommendations, roadmap, physical activity guidelines and more for ways to improve the out of school time environment. MO PROJECT Youth Convening CANFIT’s MO Project Youth Convening is a series of workshops on advocacy for youth ages 13-18. CANFIT focuses on working with low-income minority youth, who live in communities that have limited access to healthy foods and safe places of ...
Read MoreThe Center for Science int he Public Interest released a study in March of 2013 that found that 97 percent of kids’ meals at top fast food and sit down chain restaurants do not meet expert nutrition standards for children. This report details that finding and more as advocates and policy-makers debate the need for better regulation of kids' meals. Read Kids' Meals: Obesity on the ...
Read MoreIan McLaughlin, senior staff attorney and program director with ChangeLab Solutions, brings us a few ideas on how local policies can be used to make corner stores healthier. Read "Move Over, Cheetos: How to Bring Healthy Food to Your Local Convenience ...
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This toolkit, prepared by Shaping NJ, The State Partnership for Nutrition Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention, provides guidance and resources for community members interested in advancing school health. The toolkit seeks to: 1. strengthen state and local wellness policies and facilitate their implementation; 2. make it easier for schools to serve healthy and appealing meals; 3. engage all students in both physical education programs and physical activity opportunities throughout the day and during before and after school programs. Links to multiple resources are provided for each topic described in this document. Examples of practices and practical tools (resources) for translating policy into practice include: Creating active school wellness teams: the school ...
Read MoreListen to this NPR discussion with Latino parents about the challenges of raising healthy, happy children. The panel touches on health, cultural assimilation and ...
Read MoreFirst 5 LA, a group that brings communities together and unites organizations, businesses, and schools to provide resources and services for families and their children, has a resource on sugary drinks and children's consumption. Learn the facts ...
Read MoreWant to introduce youth to the farmers' market? Check La Semilla's farmers' market activity guide. The handout asks students to walk around the market and asks questions like, "What kinds of foods are available here?" and provides a handful of questions to ask a vendor. Get your youth organization acquainted with all the healthy options they can find at their local farmers' market. Farmers' Market ...
Read MoreWant to better understand the psychology behind your local grocery store? La Semilla Food Center created a fun, eye-opening activity for a group to do while exploring the grocery store. Read the Instructions, give each participant the handout, and learn how the grocery store influences your purchases in more ways than you think! Psychology of Grocery Store ...
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