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Agenda. Introduction to the Energize Our NCNW Families: Parent Program Overview of Program Structure and Design Energy Balance Reduce Fat and Added Sugar Stretch Break. Agenda (continued). Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Screen Time Portion Distortion

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Agenda

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  1. Agenda • Introduction to the Energize Our NCNW Families: Parent Program • Overview of Program Structure and Design • Energy Balance • Reduce Fat and Added Sugar • Stretch Break

  2. Agenda (continued) • Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Screen Time • Portion Distortion • Getting the Program Started • Question and Answer/Wrap Up

  3. Energize Our NCNW Families: Parent Program • Overweight and obesity in America • 66% of adult Americans • 76% of adult African Americans • 20% of African American children • 15% of African American children are at risk of becoming overweight

  4. Energize Our NCNW Families: Parent Program • Collaboration between NICHD and NCNW • An adaptation of We Can! Parent Program • Teaches NCNW parents/caregivers how to help their families maintain healthy weights • Improved food choices • Increased physical activity • Reduced screen time

  5. The Basics of the Parent Program • Increase the availability of healthy foods in the home • Limit the availability of sweetened beverages and high-fat, high-density/low-nutrient value foods in the home • Enjoy small portions at home and in restaurants • Support and enable family physical activity • Support and enable reduced screen time

  6. Session 1 Activities • Welcome and Introduction to the Program • Help Children Eat Well and Move More • Stretch Break • Energy Balance • Reduce Fat and Added Sugar • Healthier Snack Demonstration: Snacks 100 Calories or Less • Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Screen Time • Tips to Eat Well and Move More • Wrap Up

  7. Session 2 Activities • Warm Up • Make Changes in Daily Eating • Portion Distortion • Stretch Break • Healthier Eating While Saving Money/Food Comparison • Fit in Fun Daily Activity • Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight • Tips to Eat Well and Move More • Wrap Up

  8. Session Format • Opening Warm Up • Activities • Stretch Break • Activities • Closing Segments

  9. Energy Balance Energy Out: Physical Activity Energy In: Food/Drink

  10. Reduce Fat and Added Sugar • USDA Food Guide and DASH Eating Plan • Estimated Calorie Requirements • Nutrition Facts Label • GO, SLOW, andWHOA Chart

  11. GO, SLOW, and WHOA Chart • GO: lowest in fat, sugar, and relatively low in calories. Great anytime! • SLOW: higher in fat, sugar and calories. Have sometimes, at most a few times a week. • WHOA:highest in fat, sugar and calories. Have once in a while, in small portions.

  12. Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Screen Time • Recommendations for Physical Activity • Adults: • at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days • 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity is better • Children: • 60 minutes on most, if not all, days • Recommendations for Screen Time • No more than 2 hours a day

  13. Portion Distortion • What is a serving? • A serving is a measured amount of food or drink, such as a slice of bread or 1 cup of milk. • What is a portion? • A portion is the amount of a specific food or drink you choose to have at meals, snacks, or other eating occasions.

  14. Getting the Program Started • Recruiting a leader • Recruiting parents and promoting the Program • Scheduling the Program • Identifying the Program location

  15. Engaging Accessible Listens actively Assertive Consistent Qualities of an EffectiveProgram Leader • Enthusiastic • Fair • Flexible • Focused • Open and honest

  16. Recruiting Parents & Promoting the Program • Where are parents in my community? • How can I promote the Program? • How can media can help me reach parents? • Which community leaders or local celebrities can help me reach parents?

  17. Form Partnerships to Promote the Program • Consider teaming with NCNW affiliates and other community partners • Know what you need from partners • Potential partners • Supermarkets • Local health departments • Universities • Hospitals

  18. Recruitment and Promotion Strategies • Where are parents in my community? • Where is the best place to position print and non-print promotional materials? • Who in my community can help me spread the word? • What incentives should I offer, if any?

  19. Scheduling the Program • Consider these issues: • Participant commitments • Cultural or religious affiliation • Facility availability • Child care

  20. Identifying a Location • Convenient location • Enough space to accommodate activities • Comfortable temperature • Appropriate lighting • Acceptable noise level • Right atmosphere

  21. Keeping Parents EngagedAfter the Program • Send brief e-mails • Recipes, announcements, resources • Hold class reunions • Discuss successes and challenges

  22. Question and Answer/Wrap Up • Please complete your feedback form. • Thank you!

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