Coming Soon: Eat Smart, Move More…NC Community Grants for local Health Departments and their Community Partners
Posted Monday, May 14, 2007
The Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch, NC Division of Public Health will announce the Request for Applications (RFA) for FY 07/08 in late May or early June. Competitive grant applications will be accepted from local health department community partnerships. Grants will provide $10,000.00 - $20,000.00 to fund projects that support the recommendations, goals and objectives of Eat Smart, Move More: North Carolina’s Plan to Prevent Overweight, Obesity and Chronic Diseases.
EatSmartMoveMoreNC.com Gets a New Look and Feel!
Posted Friday, May 4, 2007
Today marks the launch of the newly redesigned Eat Smart, Move More…North Carolina Web site. The site has an updated look and content has been reorganized to make what you’re looking for more accessible and easier to find.
As always, the site contains a wealth of information and resources to aid you as you work to help North Carolinians eat smart and move more. We encourage you to spend some time exploring the site’s great resources and learning how the information is organized.
ECU and Healthy Kids Camps Introduce Camp Golden Treasures
Posted Friday, May 4, 2007
East Carolina University and Healthy Kids Camps have joined forces, medical expertise and experience to create Camp Golden Treasures, where "Tomorrow Starts Here." The weight-loss camp, for girls ages 10-18, will be held June 24-August 3rd on the campus of East Carolina University in Greenville, NC and is supported by the university’s Brody School of Medicine. Camp Golden Treasures will help girls lose weight, raise their self esteem, and learn the tools and habits necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle and reduce their risks of developing chronic disease later in life. To learn more about Camp Golden Treasures and to apply, visit their web site or contact Ira Green at 1-919-949-7415.
Active Community and Neighborhood Grant Recipients, May 2007- May 2010
The N.C. Division of Public Health on behalf of the N.C. Public Health Foundation and the John Rex Endowment is pleased to announce the recipients of the Active Community and Neighborhood Grant awards for 2007-2010. The Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch in the N.C. Division of Public Health and the N.C. Public Health Foundation will be responsible for the administration of these grant funds, provided by the John Rex Endowment.
New NC Obesity and Physical Activity Maps Released
Posted Monday, April 9, 2007
To provide local health officials with information they can use to identify areas of success and concern as they work to reduce rates of obesity in their communities, the N.C. Division of Public Health has compiled maps showing each county’s percentage of overweight and obese adults, as well their percentage of adults meeting daily physical activity requirements.
Using data from the 2005 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), North Carolina counties have been color-coded according to the percentage of adults in that county reporting a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher. A BMI of 25 or higher indicates that a person is likely overweight or obese and may be at increased risk for a variety of chronic diseases. An additional color-coded map indicates the percentages of adults meeting daily physical activity requirements throughout the state.
About Us
Welcome to Eat Smart, Move More…NC, a statewide movement that promotes increased opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity wherever people live, learn, earn, play and pray. Learn more about our vision and our mission.
Nutrition Update
MAY —NC receives grant to support local school wellness policy tools; Nutrition standards proposed for ‘competitive’ foods in schools; Local Initiative Funding Partners Program and more!
Physical Activity Update
MAY —New NC obesity and physical activity maps released; HHS Secretary announces Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee members; The Physical Activity and Public Health Course (PAPH), September 11–19, 2007 and more!
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