“Fabricando una buena Salud”
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“Fabricando una buena Salud” Project sponsored by the DOH Hispanic Obesity & Prevention Program
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“Fabricando una buena Salud”. Project sponsored by the DOH Hispanic Obesity & Prevention Program. Nutrition Training Workshop for Community Health Workers. Outreach Education. Community Involvement Activity. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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“Fabricando una buena Salud”
Project sponsored by the DOH Hispanic Obesity & Prevention Program
Nutrition Training Workshop forCommunity Health Workers
Objective: Increase CHWs knowledge in the area of good nutrition and making healthy lifestyle choices.
Healthy Nutrition for Hispanics Portion Sizes Benefits of eating fruits &
vegetables Importance of maintaining
healthy weight and its impact on overall health
Project activity - Fruit & vegetable recipes
Outreach EducationCHWs will provide one-on-one education to increase awareness about obesity and encourage healthy eating by:Sharing facts (Obesity)Healthier food choicesEating less fatPortion sizeFruits & vegetablesCulturally sensitive materials
Community Involvement ActivityCHWs will participate in a community health fair or festival to increase awareness about obesity and promote healthier lifestyle choices. Activities include:Healthy food samplingFun learning activities One-on-one educationIncentives
