1. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children Honoring the Gift of Children A Family Wellness Journey Remember that your children are not your own, but are lent to you by the creator. Mohawk

2. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children Honoring the Gift of Children A Family Wellness Journey Adapted from WE CAN! A childhood obesity prevention program of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Dept. Health & Human Services

3. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children Honoring the Gift of Children A Family Wellness Journey A program to improve families’ activity & nutrition by Building on actions families are already taking & teaching some new skills.

4. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children Honoring the Gift of Children: A Family Wellness Journey is Focused on parents & primary caregivers Because….. You are great role models! You are the boss at home! You provide great support! The "Way of The Circle" is passed from generation to generation, from Native elders to the children in the form of stories, traditions, customs and teachings. Native American Proverb

5. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children Honoring the Gift of Children is Designed to reach children (up to age 13) because nutrition & activity habits in the early years can help prevent serious health problems in adults. Serious health problems such as Heart disease Asthma High blood pressure Type 2 diabetes Many more

6. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children Tribal leaders Clinic & hospital staff Parents-Teachers school groups Head Start staff Others People who can support & present Honoring the Gift of Children

7. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children A 6-message program focusing on family nutrition & activity. Feeding & Modeling Roles for Parents & Eating Roles for Children Making Food & Drink Choices for a Healthy Family Making Family Meals a Priority Not criticizing Body Size & Shape Being Physically Active Making Changes to Improve Health.

8. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children Specific wellness objectives Health-promoting foods in the home Enjoying small portions at home & at restaurants Increasing family physical activity

9. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children We Hope you’ll walk away with: Ideas & tools Ways to be a role model Where to get more help

10. IHS Nutrition Program Honoring the Gift of Children Any questions? Your thoughts?