"5 Minutes of Funk", Whodini. Back in the day, I preferred Whodini over Run DMC. Hands down. Other programs of the NKMF include Healthy Families Start with YOU. This is a community-based health education program that aims to increase the number of people who adopt positive, healthy lifestyle habits. In the program, early childhood professionals are trained to conduct a series of two health chats with participating parents or caregivers. The participants provide information about the nutrition and physical activity practices within their households and are asked to set a health behavior change goal. Parents receive support and health-related incentives and literature. In addition, NKFM offers educational classes about healthy eating and physical activity to assist parents in achieving their goals.
Program outcomes from the 2010-2011 year:
Over 70 early childhood sites have partnered with NKFM to provide HFSY.
94% of participants indicated they made at least one of the following healthy behavior changes while participating in HFSY:
- Choosing foods low in fat
- Limiting salt intake
- Quitting smoking
- Increasing exercise
- Increasing fruit, vegetable, whole grain, or low-fat dairy consumption
- Decreasing fast food consumption
- Decreasing pop consumption
- Decreasing TV watching
- Taking blood pressure/diabetes medication as prescribed by their doctor
- Discussing chronic diseases with their doctor
In 47% of participating households, other household members made healthy behavior changes along with the participant.
I think that's huge. Anything to educate on the risks and decrease risky behaviors.
The Originals, "Baby I'm For Real", The Originals. Written by Marvin and Anna Gaye in 1969. Loved it as a kid. Love it now. :-) So how is the team doing. I still have just one walker and that's Brian. Brian has raised $100 from his sponsors. I have raised $525 from my sponsors. The team overshot the goal for this year!!! The goal was $400 based on last year. We are now at $625!!! Maybe we can make it to $1000? Thank you! There is still time be a sponsor and/or sign up to walk with us. I look forward to hearing from you. Link is below. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions. I appreciate your support. :)
Signing off with The O'Jays, "Lovin' You". Have a great day. I'm loving the weather!!!
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