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February 3, 2010

No Time Like the Present For Healthy Solutions

HEAR  Help people hear the healthy message

Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General released her Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation 2010.

"Every one of us has an important role to play in the prevention and control of obesity. Mothers, fathers, teachers, business executives, child care professionals, clinicians, politicians, and government and community leaders—we must all commit to changes that promote the health and wellness of our families and communities."-- Regina M. Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General

Healthy Kids Challenge is proud to be a leader in the movement to make that vision a reality. For the last 10 years, the HKC focus has been on simple effective solutions. We challenge you to take a simple action today!

SEE  Show people HOW to make healthy changes

By practicing it yourself, help people see the change you are suggesting.

DO  Help people practice and make healthy changes

Try some of these everyday activities to make a healthy difference!

  1. Start with YOU! Eat an extra piece of fruit or raw veggies at lunch each day. Go for a short, brisk walk. Focus on what YOU can do to improve your health!
  2. Make healthy changes at home. Take your kids to the grocery store and have them pick out fruits/veggies they want to try. Read food labels and choose products with less fat and sugar. Commit to a family walk on the weekends. 
  3. Influence others you lead. Take your youth group or classroom walking as you discuss plans or practice spelling words. Bring water bottles, or fruit/veggie snacks to staff or inservice meetings.

Here are tools HKC uses to help schools, communities and businesses take action for kids to eat, move, and enjoy a healthy balance: 

HEAR - SEE - DO Tips for Newsletters

Cut and paste a HEAR-SEE-DO tip each week into your own parent newsletters!

Healthy Families
Simple changes do make a difference, so try these ideas for a start! 

  • Get outside and play catch, romp in the snow, shoot baskets, or take a walk.
  • Inside the house dance to music, jump rope or practice some simple stretches.
  • Try a new veggie or fruit.
  • Drink more water by making it more available in the car, after school and at meals.
Q & A With SPARK - Part 1 Blog
The U.S. Surgeon General and First Lady are challenging our nation to eat healthy and get more physical activity. Healthy Kids Challenge knows that there are many questions people have about physical activity, so we have enlisted our exclusive...    Read More.
Funding Opportunity
Consider funding to develop an afterschool youth program promoting healthy eating and physical activity.

Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant 
Deadline:  February 12, 2010
The Lowe's Foundation is accepting applications for its Toolbox for Education Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to increase parent involvement and build strong community spirit and school traditions that improve educational opportunities for children. 
Thought for the Day
"Give thanks for what you are now, and keep fighting for what you want to be tomorrow." -- Fernanda Miramontes-Landeros 

For questions about Healthy Kids Challenge, please contact:
Vickie L. James, RD, LD, Director
vickie@healthykidschallenge.com
1-888-259-6287
www.healthykidschallenge.com

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