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Healthy Behaviors Conference Newsletter |
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Dear Friends,
With summer vacation coming to an end, Early Bird registration is also coming to an end for the 2011 Healthy Behaviors Conference. Do not let this opportunity pass you by. Whether you join us as a speaker, exhibitor, or attendee, be a part of the movement to end the childhood obesity epidemic.
We look forward to seeing you and your team at the Healthy Behaviors Conference, December 7-9, 2011 in San Diego, California to change lives and saves lives.
Thank you for all of the work you do to support children, youth, families, and communities.
-Healthy Behaviors Conference Leadership Team
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO SUBMIT AN RFP FOR THE HEALTHY BEHAVIORS CONFERENCE
September 16, 2011 is the deadline to submit a proposal to present at the 2011 Healthy Behaviors Conference. Do you have an innovative, relevant and cutting-edge workshop to support out-of-school time professionals in their efforts to make our youth, families, and community the healthiest possible? Submit your proposal today!
Click here for more information.
Click here to submit a proposal. |
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SAN DIEGO FARMERS' MARKETS
San Diego County hosts several Farmers' Markets each and everyday of the week. These markets are certificated by the County Agricultural Commissioner to ensure the products are being sold are by the grower in California and meets all quality standards.
Be sure to check out a Farmers' Market while in San Diego at the Healthy Behaviors Conference!
Click here for a list of Farmers' Markets.
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CHILDREN'S FOOD ENVIRONMENT STATE INDICATOR REPORT, 2011
This report highlights selected behaviors, environments the affect childhood obesity.
To read the full report, click here.
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REGISTER TO ATTEND
1 WEEK LEFT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE!
Phase II: Early Bird Registration
July 1, 2011- August 31, 2011
$285 per person Phase III: Standard Registration
September 1, 2011- November 25, 2011
$325 per person For more detailed information on registration, please click here to visit our website.
Please note that registration fees must be paid by the last day of each promotional offer to secure the special rates. |
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FAST FACTS
Each day in the United States, approximately 4,000 adolescents ages 12-17 try their first cigarette (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2008)
The average American eats the equivalent of about 21 teaspoons of added sugar a day, about 2.5- 3 times more than new heart disease prevention guidelines say they should. (Medicine Net, 2010)
Approximately 12.5 million children and adolescents in the United States between 2-19 years old are obese. (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011)
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KID FRIENDLY HEALTHY RECIPES
Mini Rice-Cake Stacks
Ingredients 8 mini apple-cinnamon rice cakes 1 1/2 tablespoons natural peanut butter 4 banana slices
Directions
Spread 4 rice cakes with peanut butter and top with a banana between. Top with the remaining rice cakes. Makes 4 rice-cake stacks
Snail Snack 
Ingredients
Large tortilla lettuce or baby spinach
Sliced deli meat of your choice
Sliced cheese of your choice
Gherkin pickles
Chive Stalks
Directions
1. If necessary, trim the rounded edges of the tortilla to make it square.
2. Layer on the lettuce or baby spinach, then the meat and cheese, and roll it up tightly.
3. With the seam on the bottom, slice the tortilla into 2-inch-wide pinwheels. For the snail's head, but a pickle in half at an an angle. Poke 2 small holes in the uncut ends and stick pieces of chive with knots at one end in each for the antennae.
4. Slip each pickle half under the edge of a pinwheel, securing them together with a toothpick, if necessary.
Makes 4 to 6 sandwiches
Recipes provided by delish and Disney Family Fun
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HEALTH RELATED GRANTS
Global Green USA Green School Makeover
Application Deadline: September 30, 2011
Global Green USA is working to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn in a healthier, greener school. Global Green USA's Green School Makeover Competition, as presented by Pureology, gives you the chance to help a school in your area by nominating it for a Green School Makeover.
For more information, click here.
The North Face Explore Fund
Application Deadline: October 5, 2011
The North Face will fund programs that promote youth outdoor participation, with an emphasis on nature education
For more information, click here
Verizon Grants for Education Violence Prevention and Health Application Deadline: October 16, 2011
The Verizon Foundation seeks to fund programs that enhance education, fight domestic violence and/or promote heath.
For more information, click here.
UnitedHealth HEROS Service-Learning Grants- $500 or $1000
Application Deadline: October 17, 2011
The UnitedHealth HEROS program is a service-learning, health literacy initiative developed by UnitedHealthcare and YSA. The program awards grants to help youth, ages 5-25, create and implement local, hands-on programs to fight childhood obesity.
For more information, click here
Saucony Run for Good Grants
Application Deadline: December 13, 2011
The Saucony Run for Good Foundation grants are available to community non-profit organizations that initiate and support running programs for kids.
For more information, click here
Baseball Tomorrow Fund
Application Deadline: Rolling
Major League Baseball offers grants to organizations that promote youth participation in baseball and softball.
For more information, click here
Children & Youth Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling
The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust funds 501(c)(3) organization provide services to disadvantaged children and youth.
For more information, click here
Community Support Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling
The Coca-Cola Foundation provides grants to a wide variety of 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on children, education, and/or health.
For more information, click here
Costco Wholesale Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling
Costco Wholesale offers funding for 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on children, education, and/or health.
For more information, click here
MetLife Foundation Healthy Habits Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling
The Healthy Habits program supports organizations that promote healthy lifestyles, especially among children.
For more information, click here
For more information on grant opportunities, click here to visit the BOOST Collaborative website.
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