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This site has been developed for the purpose of supporting the Live Smart Texas Workgroup. It includes General information about the initiative - i.e. publishing the already developed Guiding Principles, Charter, Steering Committee and Meeting Minutes Documents and resources Links to the survey under development from DSHS Password security as needed A quick and easy strategy available, including a forum and blog communication section Co-Chairs of the Working Committees
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is seeking a Senior Nutrition Policy Associate who will work with the Director of Nutrition Policy to promote and support federal, state and local obesity, nutrition, and physical activity policies. Responsibilities include legislative lobbying, grassroots organizing and coalition building for related policies and programs. Key to this position is the ability to persuasively present the issues to policy makers, work with other organizations and advocates, and develop policy materials. To apply, please send a cover letter indicating relevant experience and interest, résumé, and writing samples, to hr@cspinet.org The Integrated Care Collaboration (ICC) seeks to improve the delivery of healthcare services for the Central Texas community and healthcare providers. Through the utilization of analytics and the examination of raw data, ICC allows the healthcare community to make better business decisions and to validate or contradict existing models of medical treatment and service delivery. Their ultimate goal is to create a healthier community and provide better patient services for Central Texas. The ICC is seeking a senior healthcare analyst to perform highly advanced professional research and epidemiological work. Interested candidates may contact Dana Craven the Director of Projects at the ICC, if they have additional questions or to submit their resume at DCraven@icc-centex.org. Please see attached document for more information Sustainable Food Center (SFC) cultivates a healthy community by strengthening the local food system and improving access to nutritious, affordable food. Sustainable Food Center is hiring three (3) individuals through the Americorps*VISTA program of the Corporation for National and Community Service to organize school-based wellness teams that will plan and implement comprehensive health programming. We are looking for a dynamic, bilingual, relational individual to organize community members in schools and neighborhoods for a Sustainable Food Center/Marathon Kids partnership project. Monthly living allowance and end-of-service stipend or education award provided through the Corporation for National and Community Service. For more information
Updates and resources form Live Smart Texas, November 18, 2011 Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, October 12, 2011 Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, August 9, 2011 Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, July 11, 2011 Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, June 6, 2011 Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, February 23, 2011
Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, December 14, 2010
Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, December 6, 2010
Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, December 1, 2010
Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, November 4, 2010
Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, October 12, 2010
Updates and resources from Live Smart Texas, September 21, 2010
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Online Resources
DSHS Growing Community video series
www.dshs.state.tx.us/obesity/default.shtm
DSHS Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Prevention Resources
www.dshs.state.tx.us/obesity/NPAOPresources.shtm
Oliver Kids Team Newsletter http://oliverfoundation.org/educators.html
2008 Southern Obesity Summit Highlights
http://southernobesitysummit.org/Pdf_Files/Summit_Highlights.pdf
Obesity in Texas: Reaching Epidemic Proportions
www.texashealthinstitute.org/files/obesity_brochure.pdf
Findings about the Obesity Epidemic in Texas
www.texashealthinstitute.org/files/Key_findings_obesity_Eschbach.pdf
Texas obesity projections by county
www.texashealthinstitute.org/files/Methodology_for_obesity_projections_Eschbach.pdf
Obesity legislative priorities
www.texashealthinstitute.org/files/obesity_legislative_priorities.pdf
Obesity in Texas policy implications
www.texashealthinstitute.org/files/ObesityBriefForum_080406.pdf
Nutrition and Fitness in Texas schools
www.texashealthinstitute.org/files/nutrition_fitness_hpb.pdf
Partnership for a Healthy Texas
www.partnershipforahealthytexas.org
Building Healthy Families
www.bcm.edu/cnrc/buildinghealthyfamilies/
Research Network to Prevent Obesity Among Latino Children
www.salud-america.org/Files/Delphi_Executive_Summary.pdf
CDC recommendations to promote healthy eating and active living
www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5807a1.htm Publication on the health risks of being overweight
www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/health_risks.htm Guide to community preventive services
www.thecommunityguide.org/PA Health Hints: Dollars, Health, Lives
http://fcs.tamu.edu/health/healthhints/2007jul/exercise-interventions.pdf
Health Hints: Motivation for Healthy Change
http://fcs.tamu.edu/health/healthhints/2007feb/motivation.pdf
Families, Food and Fitness
http://www.extension.org/families_food_fitness
Balancing Food & Play
http://fcs.tamu.edu/fcs_programs/2009briefs/balancing-food-play-2009-brief.pdf
Master Wellness Volunteer Program
http://fcs.tamu.edu/fcs_programs/2009briefs/master-wellness-volunteer-2009-brief.pdf
Working Well
http://fcs.tamu.edu/fcs_programs/2009briefs/working-well-2009-brief.pdf
American Medical Association – Healthier Life Steps
www.texmed.org/lifesteps
Worksite programs and resource from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors
www.chronicdisease.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=3451
Schools
Game On!
www.actionforhealthykids.org/gotuwc/index.php
ReCharge
www.actionforhealthykids.org/Recharge/index.php
Progress or Promises Executive Report
www.actionforhealthykids.org/pdf/Progress%20or%20Promises%20Executive%20Summary.pdf
Learning Connections
www.actionforhealthykids.org/pdf/Learning%20Connection%20-%20Full%20Report%20011006.pdf
Nutrition
Live Smart Texas
www.livesmarttexas.org/
Square Meals
www.squaremeals.org/
Health Foods Grocery List
nutrition.about.com/library/ngrocery_list.htm
School Gardening Project
www.kidsgardening.org/
Reading Nutrition Facts Labels
nutrition.about.com/od/recipesmenus/ss/learnlabels.htm
25 Healthy Snacks for Kids
www.eatright.org/ada/files/Snacks_for_Kids_English.pdf
Healthy low fat recipes, diet plans, holiday recipes, and free online diets
www.foodfit.com
Locate a farmer’s market in your area
www.localharvest.org/
USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans
www.health.gov/DietaryGuidelines/
Texas 4H Food and Nutrition Project
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/food_nutrition.html
Texas 4H Health Project
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/health.html
Dinner Tonight
http://healthyliving.tamu.edu
Health Hints: Maximizing Your Exercise Payoffs
http://fcs.tamu.edu/health/healthhints/2007jun/exercise.pdf
Supplemental Nutrition Education Program – Better Living for Texans
http://fcs.tamu.edu/fcs_programs/2009briefs/blt-2009-brief.pdf
Cooking Well With Diabetes
http://fcs.tamu.edu/fcs_programs/2009briefs/cwwd-2009-brief.pdf
Do Well Be Well with Diabetes
http://fcs.tamu.edu/fcs_programs/2009briefs/dwbw-2009-brief.pdf
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
http://fcs.tamu.edu/fcs_programs/2009briefs/efnep-2009-brief.pdf
Texas Ten Step Program
www.dshs.state.tx.us/wichd/lactate/TXfact.shtm
Nutrition information from MyPyramid
www.MyPyramid.gov
Physical Activity
Walk Across Texas
http://walkacrosstexas.tamu.edu/
Americans in Motion
www.saferoutesinfo.org/
National Center for Safe Routes to School
Sample Walking Program
www.win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/PDFs/walking2004.pdf
CDC StairWELL to Better Health worksite campaign
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/hwi/toolkits/stairwell/index.htm
HHS Physical Activity Guidelines
www.health.gov/paguidelines
The National Association for Health and Fitness (NAHF) is inviting you to become a Member of the National Association for 2011. Please see the attached letter for news of upcoming NAHF activities. http://www.physicalfitness.org/
New membership recruitment letter
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