Posts Tagged "CATCH"
Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation
The Institute of Medicine report, which was released at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Weight of the Nation” conference, focuses on five critical goals for preventing obesity: Integrating physical activity into people’s daily lives Making healthy food and beverage options available everywhere Transforming marketing and messages about nutrition and activity Making schools a gateway to healthy weights and Galvanizing employers and health care professionals to support healthy lifestyles From page 362-363 of the Institute of Medicine report “Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention” BOX 9-2 The CATCH School-Based Food,...
Read MoreMicrowave Chef
CATCH School Program Offers Game Show-Style Competition STERLING, ILLINOIS – Who knew that kids want to be celebrity chefs?! St. Mary’s School recently staged a competition for youngsters à la Iron Chef. According to SaukValley.com: The school’s “microwave chef” event was inspired by the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” show. But the students used microwaves to cook their ham and cheese roll-ups instead of open flames. The Fit Fun for Kids assembly was part of a health initiative at the school which includes the CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) program. Three third-graders were chosen as sous chefs, while three fourth-graders were...
Read MoreThe Jared Foundation and CATCH
The Jared Foundation & CATCH Lead the Fight Against Childhood Obesity Combined Efforts Will Teach Kids Healthy Eating, Living & Exercise Habits October 11, 2011 (Indianapolis, IN) – The Jared Foundation is proud to endorse CATCH® as its official Child Wellness Program. The Jared Foundation, founded by SUBWAY® spokesman, Jared Fogle, and CATCH, a division of FlagHouse Inc., will combine forces with programs aimed at eliminating childhood obesity. The evidence-based CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) Program promotes physical activity and healthy nutrition behaviors among preschool through middle school aged children. CATCH targets multiple aspects...
Read MoreIllinois Ranks High for Child Obesity
by Gabrielle M. Blue ILLINOIS – (May 13, 2010) – The White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity reported the stark fact on Tuesday that one in five American children is overweight. Prompted by First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” initiative, the task force released a 124-page report, including 70 recommendations to officials in government and the private sector that would help lower the nation’s childhood obesity rate. In Illinois, roughly one in three children is overweight or obese, which ranks 10th-highest for youth ages 10-17 in the country, according to the advocacy organization Trust for America’s Health. “It’s a multi-faceted and...
Read MoreCATCH Healthy Eating Program Introduced at Seth Boyden
by Mary Mann of the Maplewood Patch I knew something was up last night when my kindergarten-age daughter told me she needed to dress in green like a vegetable for school today. Her verdant attire was a part of the kickoff for the CATCH program that was introduced to parents and students at Seth Boyden Demonstration School on January 8th at two special assemblies. The CATCH program, which was introduced at Jefferson School in September 2007, has been able to expand to a second district school due to a Physical Education for Progress grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Seth Boyden’s assemblies (one assembly for grades 3-5 and one for K-2) were informative,...
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