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Upcoming Events
Health Talk: Healthy Eating for Disease Prevention
Thurs. August 26, 12:00pm
Greenville Life Center
Pre-register by calling 455-42001
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Healthy Eating
Quick and Healthy Snack Ideas
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One medium apple with 1 Tbsp of peanut butter
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A few whole grain crackers (such as Triscuits) with reduced fat cheese
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Frozen grapes or pitted red cherries
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Whole grain granola bar
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Fresh fruit kabobs
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Air-popped or light microwave popcorn
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Carrots, broccoli, and red pepper slices with hummus |
Healthy Kids, Healthy Greenville Coalition Takes Shape
On March 18th, the Healthy Kids, Healthy Greenville Coalition (HKHG) kicked off a planning process to create healthier policies, systems and environments in our community. More than 65 hospital executives, elected leaders, school and PTA representatives, transportation planners, recreation and after school providers, physicians and other community residents spent the day with Tyler Norris, skilled facilitator and national healthy communities leader to envision a healthier Greenville.
Since that time, seven workgroups have met to further develop the ideas from the planning retreat. Highlights include:
- Access to healthy foods – Establish a network of community gardens, including policies and procedures regarding use, harvesting, and protection from vandalism.
- After school and child care providers – Develop a “gold standard” system for healthy snacks in which providers can participate, which could include training for centers on sourcing, preparation, and affording healthier snack options.
- Healthcare – Create a referral protocol for local pediatricians to use with children who are overweight or obese.
- Physical Activity and Recreation – Increase awareness of existing parks and recreation facilities through collaborative mapping and promotions and advocating for parks and facilities within communities where there is no access.
- Public and Active Transit – Increase availability and accessibility of sidewalks and bike paths; improve directional signage on trails and in neighborhoods; increase availability of Greenlink service so residents can access supermarkets and other destinations.
- Schools/PTA – Assist schools with healthier food fundraising; establish procurement practices for locally grown foods in schools and promote them on school menus; support schools in Safe Routes to Schools efforts.
- Workplaces – Pilot a program in local businesses to create healthier workplaces (e.g. incentives for health screenings, walking programs, healthy vending and food sales).
In addition, the Media workgroup will support these teams in communicating their plans and branding the Healthy Kids, Healthy Greenville campaign.
Much work is ahead. If you would like more information about the HKHG coalition, if you are interested in joining one of the workgroups or would like to support the coalition, feel free to contact Eleanor Dunlap at 230-6127. There is a role for everyone in making Greenville County a healthier place for children and families.
Would you like to help inspire others? Activate is looking for a few success stories to be spotlighted in the Activate community. If you would like to share your Activate experience, please email healthyliving@activategreenville.org