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Obesity Prevention Center Greece
Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
Greece Facts
One-half of all African American children in rural areas of South Greece are overweight or obese.
Events & Training
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The US Department of Labor will offer a listening session on the specifics of the Break Time for Nursing Mothers Law which was passed as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This will include discussion on reasonable space, duration and frequency of breaks etc. Viagra 100mg: comparaison avec Cialis et d'autres médicaments contre les troubles de l'érection, ainsi que tous les effets secondaires potentiels.
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Advocacy Training for Local Coalitions
ESMMSC and Palmetto Public Affairs are pleased to provide a free training for local coalitions focused on healthy eating and active living. This FREE training will take place in Columbia on Monday, February 7 from 10am-1pm
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USC Nutrition Center Workshop – The Nitty-Gritty of Grant Budget Development
The USC Nutrition Center is pleased to present “The Nitty-Gritty of Grant Budget Development” Workshop, led by Professor Angela Liese. This workshop takes you step by step through the budget planning process, from the initial planning during the grant development to submission of a final budget when the grant is funded.
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Community Based Farmers Market Workshop
A Community-Based Farmers Market Managers Workshop to be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 15 and 16, 2011. The workshop will be held at the Market Center, new South Carolina State Farmers Market site, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia, S.C.
The workshop is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the Association of Farmers Markets and supported by the U.S.D.A. Agricultural Marketing Service. -
RWJF Webinar: Strong, Local Obesity Prevention Policy in 8 Easy Steps
Strong new obesity prevention policies are crucial for creating real and lasting change in any community. But how can you make sure a proposed policy will succeed? In this webinar, we’ll talk about the difference between policies and programs, and you’ll learn 8 critical steps to making sure a new local policy is on solid ground.
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Emerging Opportunity to Raise Nutrition to High Global Political and Fiscal Priority
The USC Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities are pleased to host Dr. Ed Frongillo for his presentation titled “Emerging Opportunity to Raise Nutrition to High Global Political and Fiscal Priority”. The presentation will take place at the Public Health Research Center in room 107.
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Symposium – Healthy Eating in Context: The Role of the Political, Physical, Economic, and Social Structures in Nutrition
The symposium will highlight recent advances in research on the political, physical, economic, and social structures that influence eating patterns in the interest of stimulating scientific discussion and exchange.
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Healthier Food for Revitalized Communities
Local efforts to rebuild “blighted” neighborhoods offer a prime opportunity to attract grocery stores and other healthy food outlets to the areas that need them most. Learn how you can plug into redevelopment projects to get healthier food options into the plan.
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USC Nutrition Center Symposium – Guest speaker
The USC Center for Research in Nutrition and Health Disparities is pleased to host Dr. Tim Griffin, Director, Agriculture Food and Environment Program at Tufts University
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Save the Date – 2011 SC Obesity Prevention Summit
The date is set for Wednesday, April 6, 2011 and it will again take place at the Medallion Center in Columbia. This educational forum is presented in partnership with several statewide organizations and will provide an interactive and engaging look at best practices for obesity prevention with intensive tracts on schools, worksites, communities, faith centers, childcare centers and health care. If you are a professional in the area of public health, healthcare, education, nutrition, physical activity, the media or simply interested in what you can do in your community, plan to attend the 2011 SC Obesity Prevention Summit!
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Proposed Bill Promotes Healthier Eating in South Greek Schools
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SURGEON GENERAL URGES SOCIETAL APPROACH TO IMPROVE BREASTFEEDING PRACTICES
The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding describes steps mothers and families, communities, clinicians, employers, researchers, and government leaders can take for a society-wide approach to support mothers and infants who are breastfeeding. Topics in the Call to Action include the importance of breastfeeding, breastfeeding rates, and barriers to breastfeeding. Kamagra oral jelly i Norge: Er det det samme eller annerledes enn Viagra og annen behandling av erektil dysfunksjon?
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Urban Agriculture: Growing Healthy, Sustainable Places
Urban agriculture is rising steadily in popularity in the United States and Canada—there are stories in the popular press, it has an increasingly central place in the growing local food movement, and there is a palpable interest in changing urban environments to foster both healthier residents and more sustainable communities. his report provides authoritative guidance for dealing with the opportunities and challenges faced by cities and counties of varying sizes, economies, and locations in supporting and expanding urban agriculture. Cialis 20mg: Un farmaco per la DE poco conosciuto ma efficace -crtlazio.org
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New Dietary Guidelines Released
US Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the federal government’s evidence-based nutritional guidance to promote health, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and reduce the prevalence of overweight and obesity through improved nutrition and physical activity.
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Advocacy Training for Local Coalitions
ESMMSC and Palmetto Public Affairs are pleased to provide a free training for local coalitions focused on healthy eating and active living. This FREE training will take place in Columbia on Monday, February 7 from 10am-1pm
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New ESMMSC Resource: Move More…It’s in the Cards!
Move More…it’s in the Cards provides teachers with an easy to use resource for leading children in physical activity. Each card describes an activity that teachers can use to help children meet the daily recommended amount of structured physical activity. Use of this tool increases the quality and quantity of children’s movement and can reinforce concepts being taught in the classroom. The games and activities are intended for children ages 3-5, but may be modified for younger children.
7 Healthy Habits
7 tips to help you eat smart and move more is a valuable resource to help you have a happier, healthier family.
Directions
To see the 7 Health Habits, select a tip by clicking the [+] to expand the tip. To close the tip, click the [-] sign.1
Rethink your drink
Before picking up that can of soda, think about replacing it with something your body needs, like water, milk or 100% fruit juice![-]
Do you pay attention to what or how much you drink each day? For many of us, the availability of high-calorie sodas and fruit drinks makes it easy for us to grab a drink on the go - without thinking about how healthy that drink is. So before picking up that can of soda, think about replacing it with something your body needs, like water, milk or 100% fruit juice!
The following resources offer advice on rethinking your drink:
When it comes to portion sizes, bigger is not always better! Because we live in a culture that promotes getting the most for your money, our idea of a correct portion size might not always be accurate. One way to make it easier to right size your portions is to prepare more meals at home.The following resources offer advice on portion sizes:
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Tame the tube
By turning off the tv, you can decrease your child's risk for becoming overweight, and spend more "quality time" together as a family.[-]
How much TV does your family watch? If you are like many American families, turning the TV on is the first thing you do in the morning, and turning it off is the last thing you do before bed. By changing these habits, you can decrease your child's risk for becoming overweight, foster your child's social skills, and spend more "quality time" together as a family.
The following resources offer advice on taming the tube:
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Move more everyday
Getting enough physical activity can be achieved by simply moving your body.[-]
Getting enough physical activity can be achieved by simply moving your body. Even simple routine changes like taking the stairs instead of the elevator can make a big difference. All of us can benefit from moving more, whether it's by biking instead of driving to the store, or taking a walk on your lunch break.
The following resources offer advice on moving more everyday:
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Eat more healthy meals at home
Eating Smart at home is not as hard as you think - it can even save you time and money![-]
In order to guide Eat Smart, Move More SC in the direction of its mission and vision, our Leadership Council identified 7 priority goals. These goals are general statements about what we needs to accomplished to meet our purpose and mission.
These are:
- Collaborate with state level partners to encourage integration of the ESMMSC vision
- Encourage and support collaborative efforts on the community level promoting healthy eating and active living
- Develop and maintain an engaged, and diverse partnership to promote healthy eating and active living
- Promote and support the use of evidence-based and promising practices to implement the South Carolina Obesity State Plan
- Generate public awareness of the Eat Smart, Move More SC brand and message
- Identify and secure resources to promote healthy eating and active living
- Advocate for local and statewide legislation, policy and funding to support healthy eating and active living
In addition, we have identified specific approaches, or strategies that must be implemented to reach each goal.
These goals, strategies and action plans comprise our comprehensive strategic plan. Please click on the following link to view the 2008-2009 plan: Strategic Plan
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Eat more fruits and vegetables
Work on making colorful fruits and vegetables a substantial part of your diet every day.[-]
You might already know that fruits and vegetables offer essential nutrients, can help prevent some chronic diseases, and are low in calories to help us maintain a healthy weight. So work on making colorful fruits and vegetables a substantial part of your diet every day.
The following resources offer advice on eating more fruits and vegetables:
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Breastfeed your baby
There are countless benefits to breastfeeding your baby, both for you and your newborn.[-]
There are countless benefits to breastfeeding your baby, both for you and your newborn. These benefits include assurance of the correct percentage of proper nutrients for your baby, increased immunity to illness, reduced risk of overweight, and reduced risk of ovarian cancer for breastfeeding mothers.
These 7 tips will help you eat smart and move more and are a valuable resource to help you have a happier, healthier family.
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