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Healthy Eating, Active Living! Taking Action Against Obesity in Our Community

The "Healthy Eating, Active Living Workshop: Taking action against obesity in our community" was held May 7, 2004.

Keynote Presentation

“Putting the Pieces Together: Healthy Eating and Active Living for Obesity Prevention” Presentation

Breakout Sessions

1. Safe Routes to School: A State Initiative to Promote Walking and Biking to School

2. Take the Stairs and Stop the Pop: Effective Messages for Healthy Decision Making

a. Worksite Wellness: Take a Flight for Fitness Program Presentation

b. M-Fit Healthy Dining Program Presentation

3. Toward Healthier Congregations: A Faith-Based Health Initiative Presentation

4. Active Living Through Environmental Change

a. Active Living by Design Community Partnership in Jackson, MI  Presentation

b. Local Government Tools for Creating Active Environments

5. Tools for Obesity Prevention and Intervention in a Clinical Setting Presentation  

6. Turning Your Vision of a Healthy School into a Reality Presentation    

7. Healthy Eating Strategies for At-Risk Populations

a. Using Cooking Demonstrations to Inspire Healthier Eating Presentation

b. Home-Grown Health: Access to Fresh Produce Through Backyard and Community Gardens Presentation Handout    

8. Community Connections: Walking for Better Health

a. Chelsea/Dexter/Manchester’s Healthy Community Walking Club Presentation

b. Trails for Health Presentation

Plenary Session

“Creating Walkable Communities” Presentation

Healthy Eating, Active Liviing!

For more information, contact Jenna Bacolor at (734) 544-2969.

Last Updated 3/27/07