…rained thousands of staff from community-based organizations to integrate 5-4-3-2-1 Go!® and fiveSMART® into their programming. We have shared innovative models for improving food access and linked consortium partners with this expertise to those who have an interest in learning. We have trained and supported community-based organizations to engage residents and audit streets and sidewalks for obstacles to walking and biking, and to utilize that a…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/blog/exploring-new-frontiers-of-childhood-obesity-prevention/
…jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1832542. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data (2005-2010). Healthy Chicago: Transforming the Health of Our City. City of Chicago Department of Public Health. February 2013. CLOCC Community Wellness Survey 2009 and 2010. Margellos-Anast H., Shah AM, Whitman S. Prevalence of obesity among children in six Chicago communities: findngs from a health survey. Public Health Reports. 2008; 12…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/about-childhood-obesity/prevalence/
…ered the gold standard for collecting objective physical activity data in non-laboratory settings, an accelerometer is a small device that measures activity levels, activity patterns, and caloric expenditure. They can also be used to assess sleep. The device is worn around the hip on a belt, and it collects data that can be downloaded to a computer using a USB cable. Data processing and analyses can be fairly involved and require the assistance of…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/our-focus-areas/research-and-evaluation/accelerometer-library/
…ance Rethinking Family Engagement During School Closures for educators Action for Healthy Kids: Talking Through Feelings Family Conversation Starters for parents and caregivers American Institutes for Research Building Positive Conditions for Learning at Home: Strategies and Resources for Families and Caregivers National Center for Learning Disabilities A Parent’s Guide to Virtual Learning: 4 Actions to Improve Your Child’s Experience With Online…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/healthy-at-home-for-cps-parents-and-caregivers/
…) and Chicago Public Schools in 2010-11 revealed obesity rates as high as 1-in-5 for kindergartners and more than 1-in-4 for 6th graders. Adoption of Baby-Friendly’s ten-step process is a tactic outlined in CLOCC’s Blueprint for Accelerating Progress in Childhood Obesity Prevention in Chicago. “When initiated at the earliest opportunity, sustained exclusively for six months, and maintained while introducing solid foods, breastfeeding has been show…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/presence-saint-joseph-hospital-earns-baby-friendly-designation/
…ieved after a rigorous four-phase process culminating with a comprehensive on-site evaluation. Facilities that have successfully integrated the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding into their standard of care offer new mothers the information and support needed to initiate and sustain breastfeeding habits with their newborns. “The City of Chicago congratulates Advocate Trinity Hospital on being recognized…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/advocate-trinity-hospital-earns-baby-friendly-status/
…ng the rest of the calendar year.2 This is particularly problematic for low-income families, who often find it difficult when the “school faucet turns off” during the summer months to support children with the same level of resources that is provided during the school year.3 A recent study indicated that weight gain during the elementary school years occurs primarily during the short span of summer break.4 Indeed, children’s body mass index (BMI)…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/blog/taking-summertime-seriously/
…might have easily given up. We learned how to write articles of organization to form a corporation, create a website, apply for a trademark, set up simple accounting practices, pay sales tax, secure product liability insurance, and write up a business contract. A critical piece in this process was having friends who were willing to consult with us when we got stuck. We tried to find ways to distinguish our product by publishing the data demonstra…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/blog/planting-a-seed-grant-and-watching-it-grow/
…siness Sector and Industry Practices Related Resources Browse our library of materials and external links related to childhood obesity prevention and industry practices in the business sector. Please note that, while some of these materials are available for immediate download, there may be some secure items for which you must request access. Blueprint—Business Sector and Industry Practices Section Business Sector and Industry Practices chapter in…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/our-focus-areas/business-sector-and-industry-practices/resources/
…Family Events http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/storage/documents/parent-toolkit/celebrationsf3b.pdf Tip sheet on event-specific non-food celebration ideas Related Interest Group(s): Schools Go to Page Blueprint—Schools Section Schools chapter in Blueprint. Related Interest Group(s): Schools Related Topics: Blueprint, General Resources Download File CDC Tips for Teachers – Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in the Classroom ht…
Go to page: http://www.clocc.net/our-focus-areas/schools/resources/
