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Are you looking for new ways to promote and support active living, healthy eating or breastfeeding where you live, work or play? By following a few simple steps, you can create your own customized action plan built on the same goals, strategies and activities that form the foundation for the Nebraska Physical Activity and Nutrition State Plan.
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Join Us for the Next Teleconference in the
2013 Partners N Health Series
"Promoting Healthy Eating through the
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program"
with guest speaker
Casey Foster, Agriculture Promotion Coordinator
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Wednesday, May 1 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST
To register, please email betsey.heidrick@nebraska.gov
Remaining Teleconferences in the 2013 Series:
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Leading Health Indicators Online Lesson Available
Healthy People 2020 recently launched an online lesson featuring the San Diego County Childhood Obesity Initiative, the organization from this month's Leading Health Indicator (LHI) webinar on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity. Free continuing education credits are available for the lesson.
County Health Ratings Released
County Health Ratings and Roadmaps, an initiative funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, recently released its annual County Health Rankings, which rate the health of nearly every county in the nation. Click here to see Nebraska's map and data.
29th Annual Cornhusker State Games Registration Now Open
Registration is open for the 2013 Cornhusker State Games, brought to you by the Nebraska Sports Council. The Games are scheduled for July 19-28 in Lincoln, Omaha, and surrounding communities. Learn more and register at CornhuskerStateGames.com. |
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Fuel Up to Play 60 Funds Available
Up to $4,000 per year is available to any qualifying K-12 school enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60. The competitive, nationwide funding program can help schools jumpstart and sustain healthy nutrition and physical activity improvements. Click here to learn more about these opportunities. The next funding application is due June 4, 2013.
Free Online Resources for Community Health Now Available
The National Association of County and City Health (NACCHO) recently announced the availability of the Resource Center for Community Health Assessments (CHAs) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIPs) to support local communities in their community health improvement efforts. This resource center is an online, free, publicly accessible venue that contains over 150 resources, including customizable tools, example high-quality CHAs and CHIPs, and "How-to" Webinars and training materials. For any questions, please e-mail CHACHIP@naccho.org.
Workshops Available for Promoting Health and Academic Success
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has created Training Tools for Healthy Schools: Promoting Health and Academic Success (formerly known as the DASH Training Network), a series of workshops on using and implementing CDC's school health tools.
Link Between Parks and Healthy Lifestyles Highlighted in New Resources
New resources developed by National Recreation and Park Association support local park and recreation agencies and community leaders to plan for and implement changes in communities that shape long-term lifestyle choices and behaviors. |
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USDA Study: School Kids Eating More Fruits, Vegetables
Students at elementary schools participating in USDA's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program consumed 15 percent more fruits and vegetables, based on an evaluation report of the 2010-2011 school year the agriculture department study released recently. Find out more about the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program by reading the report and summary.
Print Copies of MyPlate Curriculum Now Available
Team Nutrition has announced the availability of printed copies of Serving Up MyPlate classroom materials for grades 1-6. Schools participating in the USDA Child Nutrition programs may request the free printed Teacher's Guides, posters and mini-posters, and parent materials. Click here to order materials.
Expert Panel Develops Age-Based Recommendations for Healthier Beverages
Healthy Eating Research recently convened an expert advisory panel to develop a comprehensive set of age-based recommendations to define healthier beverages across a variety of places and environments, such as child care, schools, workplaces, parks, recreational facilities, and hospitals. Read the recommendations.
Food Banks Address Obesity with Nutrition-Related Policies
Food banks are altering their nutrition-related policies and practices to address concerns about the rise in obesity and diet-related diseases among individuals struggling to afford food, according to a study by the Rudd Center.
Slides Available from Farm to School Grants Webinars
USDA recently held a series of webinars about applying for a grant under the fiscal year 2014 request for applications for the Farm to School Grant Program. Click here to download PDFs of the presentations.
Fact Sheets For Healthier School Meals
Fact sheets were developed by the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service to help schools implement the major recommendations from the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Nutrition and Wellness Tips for Young Children: Provider Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
This handbook was developed to help child care providers create healthier environments for the children in their care. It addresses current wellness recommendations for children ages 2 through 5 years old. The handbook is available on the Team Nutrition Resource Library. Print copies will be made available for ordering this summer. |
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Nebraska Bicyclists Gear up for 2013 National Bike Challenge
The Second Annual National Bike Challenge will begin on May 1 and continue through September 30. Last year, Nebraska was third out of the 50 states and the DC area, and Lincoln placed third and Omaha 16th among all U.S. cities. Registration for this year's Challenge is now open to individuals, teams, workplaces, and communities.
Open Streets Omaha presents Play Streets on April 28
Open Streets Omaha will present Play Streets: Get out and Play! at Aksarben Village on April 28th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Play Streets activates a space normally only usable by cars and transforms it into a space for play and physical activity. Click here to find out more about Open Streets Omaha and future Play Streets dates.
Bike to School Day Set for May 8
Bike to School Day is a great opportunity to teach kids about the importance of regular exercise. Use the Getting Started Guide to kick off your planning for the big day on May 8. Register your Bike to School event before April 29 to be entered into a drawing to win a free bike rack from the Safe Routes National Center or bike helmets from Safe Routes Nebraska.
Physical Activity Guidelines Midcourse Report Released
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
New List Names Best Complete Streets Policies in America
Smart Growth America recently listed its top ten Complete Streets policies from 2012 that stand out as leaders in the Complete Streets field in its annual report. In addition to the rankings, the report also contains tips and tools for communities interested in creating a Complete Streets policy of their own.
Report Highlights Health Benefits of Walking
A Walking Revolution: A Movement Making Americans Happier and Healthier addresses the power of walking and walkability for health, business, community, schools, and the environment. |
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Report Examines Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) national Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) survey assesses maternity practices related to breastfeeding. Click here to read Nebraska's 2011 mPINC report.
Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding Core Measure Toolkit Revised
The United States Breastfeeding Committee toolkit, Implementing The Joint Commission Perinatal Care Core Measure on Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding, has been revised and republished. Part 1 of the toolkit is designed to aid hospitals and maternity facilities in accurate collection of the data needed to comply with the new measure. Part 2 of the toolkit focuses on improving adherence to evidence-based best practices, which is ultimately reflected in rates of exclusive breast milk feeding.
April 30 Webinar to Highlight Breastfeeding Initiative
The Center TRT will host a webinar from 1:00-2:00 p.m. CST on April 30 about the Connecticut Breastfeeding Initiative, an intervention that helps hospitals to work toward Baby-Friendly Hospital Designation. Click here to register for this webinar.
New Data Shows Public Support for Breastfeeding
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation released new data demonstrating the nation's overwhelming public support for breastfeeding. More than 60 percent of Americans polled believe workplaces, hospitals, and other public spaces are key in making breastfeeding easier for moms.
Workplace Toolkit Helps Nursing Moms "Make it Work"
The "Making It Work" Toolkit is a new online resource for breastfeeding mothers returning to work or school. The toolkit is designed to provide assistance to breastfeeding mothers as well as tools and information for businesses and families, specifically addressing the needs of low-wage workers in non-traditional work settings. |
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