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Would you like to help us identify if your community members are aware of one or more of the 9 Ways to Grow Healthy Colorado Kids messages? Would you like to know they have considered or made a change as a result of hearing or seeing the messages? Please print the flyer above to direct people to the survey link. The survey and flyer are available in English and Spanish on the One Stop ECOP Shop.
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Reaching Latino Communities
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9 Ways Goes On the Road
CREA Results joined over 140 Colorado partners in disseminating the Spanish-language 9 Ways to Grow Healthy Colorado Kids messaging resources in communities around Colorado. CREA Results, that is , Community + Research + Education + Awareness = Results, is a grassroots organization that harnesses the talents and abilities of community members in eliminating health disparities and environmental poverty through local action*. Fernando Pineda-Reyes, CREA Results CEO, is an expert in engaging Latino communities around Colorado alongside a team of Promotores de Salud or Community Health Workers.
CREA Results, in collaboration with the Trailhead Institute and the U.S.-Mexico Border Health Commission, is the beneficiary of a mobile health and wellness clinic. CREA Results intends to park the mobile clinic in 25-50 communities this year and offer diverse services, including healthy beverage messaging, the 9 Ways messaging, and leading parents through physical play activities with children.
To learn more about the mobile unit visit CREA Results facebook page.
*Excerpt from http://www.crearesults.org/
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Beverage Messaging in the Media
Throughout June, Entravision Communications played the 9 Ways Spanish water message “Tiene sed, Tome agua” on billboards, radio and television. The messaging spots broadcasted the message and supporting information through 15 second mobile and desktop ad spots; 15 and 30 second radio spots; and 5 and 15 second TV spots reaching a minimum of 40,000 impressions of the message to Spanish speakers in Colorado on numerous sites (e.g., Univision, Unimas, Jose, La Tricolor, Super Estrella) used most by Hispanics. Visit the One Stop ECOP Shop online toolkit to access spots and share on your social media sites.
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World Breastfeeding Week
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week! How will you build awareness about breastfeeding? Check out the 9 Ways message and resources.
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The Early Childhood Obesity Prevention (ECOP) Unit at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has available a 10' x 4' poster (below) for partners to post at their location. If interested, please contact Emily.Bash@state.co.us.
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AAP: Infants and fruit juice
In May, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their current recommendations regarding offering fruit juice to infants, children and adolescents. Because fruit juice is high in sugar, frequent consumption could result in cavities and excess weight gain. The AAP states, "it is optimal to completely avoid the use of juice in infants before 1 year of age." The full recommendations can be found here.
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Cooking Tutorials
Learn how to grow and prepare garden vegetables like cauliflower and beets by watching and sharing the Cooking up Healthy Options with Plants (CHOP) webinars and short cooking tutorials! Check back monthly for additional topics and tips.
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Farmer's Market Season
Farmer's Markets offer the opportunity to not only meet your local farmer and find amazing farm fresh produce but to make a conscious decision to support local agriculture. In almost every community in Colorado there is a local farmer's market. SNAP participants also qualify for the Double Up Food Bucks program at participating Farmer's Market.
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Kids eat free all summer long!
During the school year, 21 million children receive free and reduced-priced meals through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. But when school is out, many low-income children relying on these school meals go hungry. To fill this gap, the USDA provides federally funded meals through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This program provides free, nutritious meals to children at approved sites in areas with high concentrations of low-income children. To find summer sites near you, visit kidsfoodfinder.org or text FOOD to 877-877. For more information about the program contact Ashley Moen: moen_a@cde.state.co.us or visit www.cde.state.co.us/nutrition/nutrisummer.
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Hidden Sugar Campaign
The Healthy Beverage Partnership (see April issue) is an initiative working to reduce sugary drink consumption and promote healthy food in community venues. Dr. Chris Urbina, campaign spokesperson, was interviewed in Spanish about sugary drinks and healthier alternatives during a recent segment of the Despierta Colorado TV program. Check out the clip of the TV segment!
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Free entry to recreational & educational attractions
Federal lands promote physical activity by providing opportunities for recreational activities such as hiking, water sports, biking and other types of outdoor exploration. Five federal land management agencies have designated several fee-free days for 2017. While exploring the great outdoors, check out Generation Wild's list of 100 Things To Do Before You're 12 because Kids Grow Better Outside! The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District has created an interactive calendar of fee-free days for Denver metro attractions with events all year long.
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