…tivity and the Built Environment Physical activity is an important contributor to preventing childhood obesity in the United States. However, children across the nation are not achieving recommended daily physical activity levels. Barriers to walking and biking and other forms of physical activity are more present in Chicago communities with higher rates of childhood obesity. Communities, transportation officials, planners, health professionals, a…
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…ools (CPS) Office of Student Health and Wellness to advance these policies and expand infrastructure within the school district to sustain these and other related policies. CLOCC plans to continue building momentum created through its partnership with CPS by supporting local schools in policy implementation. Community organizations, school staff, and parents can play a role by supporting schools in institutionalizing change, reinforcing key messag…
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…ritable giving with childhood obesity prevention Support activities that reduce or eliminate marketing of unhealthy products to children less than 18 years of age Develop projects and products of shared interest with the business sector and raise funds for CLOCC general support Reference Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity. Fast Food F.A.C.T.S. Food Advertising to Children and Teens Score. 2010. http://www.fastfoodmarketing.org/media/Fast…
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…t Park, which surpassed 60%. CO-OP HP began to engage the neighborhood in programming aimed at changing the built environment and addressing access to healthy food available to the community. CO-OP HP through Buen Provecho is also working with local bodegas to stock and sell fresh produce or products that contain fresh produce – see the photos below. For more information on CO-OP HP and Buen Provecho, go to http://prcc-chgo.org/coop/ or www….
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…eding into their standard of care. The steps ensure new mothers have the information and support needed to initiate and sustain breastfeeding habits with their newborns. Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center now stands alongside Advocate Trinity (designated January 2016) and Presence Saint Joseph (designated March 2016) Hospitals as Chicago’s three Baby-Friendly labor and delivery centers. The ten policy and practice changes hospitals must adop…
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…rough mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Related Interest Group(s): Early Childhood Related Topics: Childhood Toolkit Go to Page Local Presentation—Breastfeeding: Critical Strategy for Health (Abramson) Presentation from Dec 2009 QM by Rachel Abramson/HealthConnect One. Related Interest…
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…as http://www.ers.usda.gov/foodatlas/ Online tool that allows users to map and compare counties across the US on the ability of their residents to access healthful food. It assembles statistics in three broad categories: food choices, health and well-being, and community characteristics. It includes 90 indicators, among them access and proximity to a grocery store, rates of food insecurity, food and nutrition assistance program participation, and…
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…best practices in a coordinated framework specific to Chicago. Click here to download the full document. By Section Introduction Food and Beverage Access Physical Activity and the Built Environment Schools Early Childhood Business Sector and Industry Practices Health Promotion and Public Education Additional Resources Press Release Executive Summary Endorsements The following organizations have endorsed the Blueprint: Active Transportation Allian…
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…hildren’s meals can help improve diet quality and cultivate lifelong healthy eating behaviors, which can help children grow up at a healthy weight Related Interest Group(s): Food and Beverage, Early Childhood, Health Education Related Topics: National Resources Download File The Dietary Guidelines for Americans https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/ The HHS Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015 – 2020 Related Interest Group(s)…
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