September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

12.5 million US children are obese, but we can make changes to ensure our children live active, healthy lives. Childhood obesity is a major public health problem. In the US, 17% of children are obese, and certain groups of children are even more severely affected by this problem. Nearly 27% of Mexican-American boys are obese, and nearly 30% of non-Hispanic black girls are obese.

There is no single or simple solution to childhood obesity. It is influenced by many different factors, including a lack of access to healthy food and drinks as well as limited opportunities for physical activity in the places where children live, play and learn. Working together, states, communities, and parents can help make the healthy choice the easy choice for children and adolescents.

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (NCOAM), and you can also pledge to spread the word:

• Become a fan of CDC's Facebook page.

• Share our posts throughout the month with your fans and friends.

• Follow CDC on Twitter and tweet and re-tweet information and links.

• Tag your tweets #NCOAM to join the conversation.

Learn more about what CDC's state-based programs are doing for NCOAM:
http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/index.html?s_cid=govD_dnpao_112&source=govdelivery

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/?source=govdelivery

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/?s_cid=govD_dnpao_115&source=govdelivery

2011 DISABILITY RESOURCE FAIR

Monday, November 14, 2011

6:3o p.m.—8:30 p.m.
Landstown High School
2001 Concert Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia

(off Princess Anne Road by the Amphitheater)

Receive information from 80+ vendors on: Children/Adult Disability Services, Recreational Programs, Vocational Information, Respite Services, Support/Advocacy Groups, Transition Services, Housing Information, Legal Services, Durable Medical Equipment Providers, Assistive Technology, Therapy Providers, and much more……….

******Lots of give-away and door prizes******

To learn more about the Resource Fair or Virginia Beach SEAC, contact any of the following:

Office of Programs for Exceptional Children 263-2400
Parent Support & Information Center 263-2066
Sandy Hermann, SEAC Chairperson 368-5327
JoAnna Bryant, SEAC Vendor Contact 285-2725

Va. weighs regulating school snacks to fight obesity

Recent Virginian Pilot article:


http://hamptonroads.com/2011/07/va-weighs-regulating-school-snacks-fight-obesity

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT 101

An Interactive Conference Call Discussing the Benefits and Provisions of the Affordable Care Act

Hosted By the HHS Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Tuesday, August 23, at 8 pm ET
Wednesday, August 31, at 12:30 pm ET
Wednesday, September 14, at 12:30 pm ET

To attend, please RSVP to partnerships@hhs.gov.

"The Obesity Epidemic" video from the CDC.

This video explains the many factors that have contributed to the obesity epidemic, and showcases several community initiatives taking place to prevent and reduce obesity. Obesity is a national epidemic and a major contributor to some of the leading causes of death in the U.S., including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some types of cancer. We need to change our communities into places that strongly support healthy eating and active living. www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/ObesityEpidemic

CHKD "Healthy you" Program Job Opportunity

Part - time Registered Dietitian, for more details contact Babs Benson  668-7035

Healthy You for Life classes in Suffolk

Children who weigh more than they should risk serious health problems, such as high blood pressure, diabetes and artery-damaging high cholesterol. If your child has difficulty maintaining a healthy weight, Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters and the YMCA can help.
"Healthy You" is the region's only weight management program designed specifically for young people. It includes individual assessments, a 10 week series of healthy lifestyle classes and an 8-week membership to the YMCA. Parents and children will have the opportunity to:

• Learn the fundamentals of good nutrition and portion control
• Kick-start a personal exercise program that is fun and motivating
• Gain support and hope from other children and families with similar concerns

Suffolk 2011 classes -Youth Class (ages 8 - 12): Mondays & Thursdays, 9/26/11, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 110 W. Finney Ave, Suffolk
Teen Class (ages 13 and up) will be offered in the spring.
Call 668-7035 for registration material and fee information. Tuition assistance is available