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: 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 Effective Program 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 Engaged After the Program Send brief s –Recipes, announcements, resources Hold class reunions –Discuss successes and challenges

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