The Nutrition Health and Wellness department is committed to reducing health disparities and obesity through education and prevention programs, such as the Network for a Healthy California –Latino and Power Play! Campaigns and the California Association of Food Bank-Nutrition Education program.
With projects like the privately funded, Community Building Initiative, parent leaders have taken action to create policy and environmental change in their communities by advocating for improved access to physical activity and nutritious foods.The Network for a Healthy California –
Children's Power Play! Campaign
motivates 9- to 11-year-old children to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables and be physically active. The materials are research-based, educator-friendly, and appealing to children. Qualifying schools and community youth organizations in Orange County can request copies of the Campaign’s educational and promotional materials through the Regional Coordinator at no cost. Learn more...
The Network for a Healthy California –Latino Campaign encourages Latino adults and their families to eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables and be physically active. The Campaign conducts outreach at festivals, farmers’/flea markets, supermarkets and neighborhood stores, and provides educational materials to organizations and community groups throughout Orange County at no cost.
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Nutrition Education: The California Association of Food Banks
This project provides nutrition education to low income-families. The nutrition education is delivered at the agencies’ family resource centers, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program distribution sites, and the Orange County Food Bank.
Community Building Initiative Project
The Community Building Initiative aims to improve the health of communities by creating environmental, policy and systems changes. Over the years, parent leaders from the Rio Vista, Topaz and Anaheim communities have identified issues in their community that prevent them from being physically active and having access to nutritious foods. Learn more.
Summer Lunch Program
For more information on the Summer Lunch Program contact:
Ann Mino
Program Manager -
Nutrition, Health and Wellness
(714) 899-3684 Ext. 5309
amino@capoc.org
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