California Convergence - Working together to improve food and physical activity environments

Working together to improve food and physical activity environments

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Climate Change, Transportation, Built Environment

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Maya Salsedo commented on Convergence Network's blog post 'GUEST BLOGGER: First Lady's Obesity Program Announcement'

Michelle Obama pointed out that it is not about inches or pounds but that health issues and malnourishment affect all aspects of the lives of youth! Did Michelle Obama just say food desert? My food activist dreams are coming true before my very eyes…

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Maya Salsedo commented on Convergence Network's blog post 'GUEST BLOGGER: First Lady's Obesity Program Announcement'

Mayors Chip Johnson and Joseph A. Curtatone shared examples of local gov. taking steps to promote physical activity in their communities. They kept it light, poking fun at each other, while pointing out that this is an issue that can bring together…

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Maya Salsedo commented on Convergence Network's blog post 'GUEST BLOGGER: First Lady's Obesity Program Announcement'

Dr. Palfreys comments on access lead perfectly into the next presentation by one of my heroes, Will Allen of Growing Power. Will Allen brought to the table the pertinent issue of farmers, farmland and school gardens! He made the connection to grower…

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Maya Salsedo commented on Convergence Network's blog post 'GUEST BLOGGER: First Lady's Obesity Program Announcement'

Tiki Barber and Dr. Judith Palfrey opened the discussion this morning committing to action promoting physical activity and nutrition for children. What stood out early on for me early on was the fun approach that Dr. Palfrey will be taking alongside…

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The First Lady Takes On Childhood Obesity

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Jaime Oliver's Food Revolution ABC Television Promo

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First Lady's Initiative to Fight Childhood Obesity

The First Lady’s key initiative fights child obesity through changes in the environment. Watch for a live blog of the announcement. See tips for California communities to link to the initiative.

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GUEST BLOGGER: First Lady's Obesity Program Announcement

Introducing Maya Salsedo who will guest blog the First Lady's Announcment of the details of her Obesity Prevention Program.

Maya is a student at Branciforte Small School and Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz. She is youth organizer for the RootedInCommunity national youth network, and an alumnus of the Santa Cruz Food What!? youth

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Posted by Convergence Network on February 8, 2010 at 8:00pm — 5 Comments

First Lady's Environment & Obesity Initiative

First Lady Michelle Obama has announced a major initiative to fight child obesity through changes in the environment, as she begins her second year in the White House.

The First Lady launched a wide-ranging program to change the food and physical activity environment to fight childhood obesity,… Continue

Posted by Convergence Network on February 4, 2010 at 5:00pm

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HEAC - Healthy Eating, Active Communities
HEAL - Healthy Eating, Active Living
Active Living By Design
CCROPP - Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program
Steps to a Healthier U.S. (HHS)
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