Agenda

• Introduction to the Energize Our NCNW Families: Parent Program

• Overview of Program Structure and Design

• Energy Balance

• Reduce Fat and Added Sugar

• Stretch Break

Agenda (continued)

• Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Screen Time

• Portion Distortion

• Getting the Program Started

• Question and Answer/Wrap Up

Energize Our NCNW Families: Parent Program

• Overweight and obesity in America– 66% of adult Americans– 76% of adult African Americans– 20% of African American children– 15% of African American children are at risk of

becoming overweight

Energize Our NCNW Families: Parent Program

• Collaboration between NICHD and NCNW

• An adaptation of We Can! Parent Program

• Teaches NCNW parents/caregivers how to help their families maintain healthy weights– Improved food choices– Increased physical activity– Reduced screen time

The Basics of the Parent Program

• Increase the availability of healthy foods in the home

• Limit the availability of sweetened beverages and high-fat, high-density/low-nutrient value foods in the home

• Enjoy small portions at home and in restaurants

• Support and enable family physical activity

• Support and enable reduced screen time

Session 1 Activities• Welcome and Introduction to the Program• Help Children Eat Well and Move More• Stretch Break• Energy Balance• Reduce Fat and Added Sugar• Healthier Snack Demonstration: Snacks 100 Calories or

Less• Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Screen Time• Tips to Eat Well and Move More• Wrap Up

Session 2 Activities

• Warm Up• Make Changes in Daily Eating• Portion Distortion• Stretch Break• Healthier Eating While Saving Money/Food Comparison• Fit in Fun Daily Activity• Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight• Tips to Eat Well and Move More• Wrap Up

Session Format• Opening Warm Up

• Activities

• Stretch Break

• Activities

• Closing Segments

Energy Balance

Energy In:Food/Drink

Energy Out:Physical Activity

Reduce Fat and Added Sugar

• USDA Food Guide and DASH Eating Plan

• Estimated Calorie Requirements

• Nutrition Facts Label

• GO, SLOW, and WHOA Chart

GO, SLOW, and WHOA Chart

• GO: lowest in fat, sugar, and relatively low in calories. Great anytime!

• SLOW: higher in fat, sugar and calories. Have sometimes, at most a few times a week.

• WHOA: highest in fat, sugar and calories. Have once in a while, in small portions.

Increase Physical Activity and Reduce Screen Time

• Recommendations for Physical Activity– Adults:

• at least 30 minutes on most, if not all, days • 60 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity

is better

– Children:• 60 minutes on most, if not all, days

• Recommendations for Screen Time– No more than 2 hours a day

Portion Distortion

• What is a serving?– A serving is a measured amount of food or

drink, such as a slice of bread or 1 cup of milk.

• What is a portion?– A portion is the amount of a specific food or

drink you choose to have at meals, snacks, or other eating occasions.

Getting the Program Started

• Recruiting a leader

• Recruiting parents and promoting the Program

• Scheduling the Program

• Identifying the Program location

Qualities of an EffectiveProgram Leader

• Engaging

• Accessible

• Listens actively

• Assertive

• Consistent

• Enthusiastic

• Fair

• Flexible

• Focused

• Open and honest

Recruiting Parents & Promoting the Program

• Where are parents in my community?

• How can I promote the Program?

• How can media can help me reach parents?

• Which community leaders or local celebrities can help me reach parents?

Form Partnerships to Promote the Program

• Consider teaming with NCNW affiliates and other community partners

• Know what you need from partners

• Potential partners– Supermarkets– Local health departments– Universities– Hospitals

Recruitment and Promotion Strategies

• Where are parents in my community?

• Where is the best place to position print and non-print promotional materials?

• Who in my community can help me spread the word?

• What incentives should I offer, if any?

Scheduling the Program

• Consider these issues:– Participant commitments– Cultural or religious affiliation– Facility availability– Child care

Identifying a Location

• Convenient location

• Enough space to accommodate activities

• Comfortable temperature

• Appropriate lighting

• Acceptable noise level

• Right atmosphere

Keeping Parents EngagedAfter the Program

• Send brief e-mails– Recipes, announcements, resources

• Hold class reunions– Discuss successes and challenges

Question and Answer/Wrap Up

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