David E. Hall, MPH, MDiv State Coordinator North Carolina State University North Carolina Division of Public Health

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1 David E. Hall, MPH, MDiv State Coordinator North Carolina State University North Carolina Division of Public Health

2 Over 60 partner organizations Where you Live, Learn, Earn, Play, and Pray

3 Why work with Faith Communities Holistic focus Educate to adopt policy and environmental changes Educate to advocate for community policy and environmental change

4 Never heard sermon on gluttony or sloth Why work with Faith Communities

5 Faith Programs & Tools African American Churches Eating Smart and Moving More Who is it for? Church staff and members, health department staff, Cooperative Extension Agents and community partners. How do you get it? Complete a guide request form which can be downloaded from the Eat Smart, Move More NC website or attend a training. How is it used? Provides guidance and tools for nutrition and physical activity programs in African- American churches. African American Churches Eating Smart and Moving More - Planning and Resource Guide assists churches with planning, promoting and implementing programs for health and wellness.

6 Interfaith Guide to Eating Smart and Who is it for? Moving More How do you get it? How is it used?

7 Interfaith Guide to Eating Smart and Moving More Surveys Sample Policies Promotion material Sample Program Plan

8 Resource Guide Uses Consider new practices or policies that could promote health of members Look at campus or grounds of faith community how can it be used to promote health How can faith community Eat Smart and Move More?

9 Faithful Families Project Goal to reach at least Ten faith communities in each county At least one policy and one environmental change per community related to eating smart and/or moving more

10 Based on Multi-level Model The model takes into consideration: the complex nature of the church community and provides a framework for intervening at multiple levels of influence on health behaviors and practices.

11 CDC Recommendation Priority should be given to interventions that move beyond increasing individual awareness and provide the environmental and policy changes that support behavior change, particularly among those with the greatest need.

12 Is Something Already in Place? Don t assume there are not healthy practices already happening Advocate for written policy to be adopted

13 Successes and Lessons Learned Many policies in place/ subcommittee in Local Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition Recruitment is work Our timeline is not binding on others Lay leaders need communication and encouragement

14 Change will come Individual changes Change in Faith Community as a Whole Determine how decisions are made Communicate change: make sure people know Make sure changes sustainable

15 Keep the Fires Burning Check in with faith community partners Provide education in group setting with other faith communities.

16 What questions do you have?

17 Thank you

18 Raquel Bynum Divine Life Fitness (843)

19 The first cry is where it all begins Babies instinctly begin moving on their own by stretching & moving limbs Pulling up and crawling is the next stage which strenghthens the body for walking First steps and beyond

20 Set up areas for crawling babies that encourage them to travel. Make age suitable stations with colorful toys and activities. Use push toys, walkers, soft balls etc. for toddlers For children age 3 5, include game time in Sunday school and other meetings. Take them outside.

21 This age group needs to stay focused on the task at hand! You must be very creative. Rewarding them with outside games works! Create teams. Kids are very competative at this age. Have contests. Allow them to make up new games or improve old games. Let them take turns leading the group. Teach them basic benefits of exercise. Encourage them to share what they have learned at home.

22 This demographic is more knowledgeable but less motivated. Field trips to Frankie s Fun Park and other amusement parks serve as a great outlet. Got to county parks for inexpensive outings. Use pedometers for tracking and competitions. Allow them to tell you what they like best Must be able to identify with their culture, X Box360, Play Station, Wii etc. Consider purchasing a game system with exercise related games such as Wii Resort.

23 The sky is the limit! Plan aerobics, walking clubs, competitions, hiking trips, etc. Include exercise tips in church programs, share resources, get curriculums for health classes. Partner with health agencies for info. & ideas Assign accountability partners Get church leadership involved. Transform the church grounds into an exercise course. Make all you do relative to faith. Include scriptures.

24 Must screen for any limitations. Access level of activity in each individual. Consider medications. Use Chair Aerobics and low impact aerobics. Look for curriculums such as the Arthritis Foundation exercise program etc. Walk in malls or in safe neighborhoods Find outlets such as senior centers which usually have physical activity programs. Don t underestimate what this group can do!

25 Pre-screen all age groups. Ask about previous injuries or ailments. Check blood pressure. Keep snacks on-hand for diabetics. Offer water before, during and after activity. Set obtainable goals. Reward everyone. Have fun!

26 David E. Hall, MPH, MDiv State Coordinator North Carolina State University North Carolina Division of Public Health

27 Over 60 partner organizations Where you Live, Learn, Earn, Play, and Pray

28 Why work with Faith Communities Holistic focus Educate to adopt policy and environmental changes Educate to advocate for community policy and environmental change

29 Never heard sermon on gluttony or sloth Why work with Faith Communities

30 Faith Programs & Tools African American Churches Eating Smart and Moving More Who is it for? Church staff and members, health department staff, Cooperative Extension Agents and community partners. How do you get it? Complete a guide request form which can be downloaded from the Eat Smart, Move More NC website or attend a training. How is it used? Provides guidance and tools for nutrition and physical activity programs in African- American churches. African American Churches Eating Smart and Moving More - Planning and Resource Guide assists churches with planning, promoting and implementing programs for health and wellness.

31 Interfaith Guide to Eating Smart and Who is it for? Moving More How do you get it? How is it used?

32 Available on the Website

33 Interfaith Guide to Eating Smart and Moving More Surveys Sample Policies Promotion material Sample Program Plan

34 Resource Guide Uses Consider new practices or policies that could promote health of members Look at campus or grounds of faith community how can it be used to promote health How can faith community Eat Smart and Move More?

35 Resource Guide Uses Learn from others Consider starting a health ministry in the faith community Assess current ways health is promoted in the faith community

36 Faithful Families Project Focus on two counties per year Goal to reach at least Ten faith communities in each county At least one policy and one environmental change per community related to eating smart and/or moving more

37 Origin of Faithful Families Creation of Advisory Board Staff present with Faith and Health Experience Curriculum development Focus on county partners

38 Based on Multi-level Model The model takes into consideration: the complex nature of the church community and provides a framework for intervening at multiple levels of influence on health behaviors and practices.

39 CDC Recommendation Priority should be given to interventions that move beyond increasing individual awareness and provide the environmental and policy changes that support behavior change, particularly among those with the greatest need.

40 Which Faith Communities to Target Feed the sheep or fed by sheep? Must adapt for faith community Everyone welcome How about your situation?

41 Project guidelines Work with faith leader to select two lay leaders to co-teach the curriculum Lay leaders provided training to lead classes, recruit members, etc

42 Is Something Already in Place? Don t assume there are not healthy practices already happening Advocate for written policy to be adopted

43 Successes and Lessons Learned Many policies in place/ subcommittee in Local Physical Activity and Nutrition Coalition Recruitment is work Our timeline is not binding on others Lay leaders need communication and encouragement

44 Change will come Individual changes Change in Faith Community as a Whole Determine how decisions are made Communicate change: make sure people know Make sure changes sustainable

45 Keep the Fires Burning Check in with faith community partners Provide education in group setting with other faith communities.

46 What questions do you have?

47 Thank you

48 Raquel Bynum

49 You are more likely to become obese if you attend church functions regularly. WHY?

50 Teach children as early as possible about healthy eating habits. Remove candy, cookies etc. from church nurseries and children s rooms. Stop feeding pre-teens and teens what you think they want. Be responsible adults and stop loving each other to death with food!

51 Clean out the church pantry! Remove all fats in solid form such as lard, Crisco, etc. Create a Fry Free kitchen. Remove white rice, grits, bread and sugar. No more donuts & biscuits! Make healthy desserts such as fresh fruit Bake, broil, and grill only! Reduce hi-calorie sugary drinks. Eat more raw or lightly cooked vegetables

52 Create a healthy church cook book. Have a healthy kids cooking day. Invite teens to plan, cook and serve a healthy church dinner from beginning to end. Have a healthy recipe contest. Invite a dietician to speak and teach The possibilities are endless!!!