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Friday, April 10, 2015

National Public Health Week




NPHW final 2015 banner
Dear Readers,

We have many challenges ahead on our path to creating the healthiest nation. One thing we have learned in the past 20 years of celebrating National Public Health Week: the public health community can overcome even the most daunting obstacles. Take a moment to remember some of the greatest public health accomplishments of the 20th century.

We all have a role to play in creating the healthiest nation. Take one first step today:

Join the NPHW 20th Anniversary Campaign
In the spirit of NPHW, help APHA continue the great work of the public health community. We’ll share the latest research and best practices. We’ll advocate for policies that improve the health of all people and all communities. Please consider a gift of $20. If we all give a little think of the impact we can make!

Share the Healthiest Nation Infographic
Help people understand the challenge of creating the healthiest nation.

Sign the healthiest nation pledge
When we come together, we are strong enough to drive the change necessary to create the healthiest nation.

Be an inspiration
Show us what you are doing to create the healthiest nation. Enter the “We Can Do Better” contest, and you could win $100.

Thank you for everything you do. Together, we can become the healthiest nation in one generation!



Sincerely,
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Torrey Wasserman
Development Manager






President Obama photo by Pete Souza, courtesy of Ethan Bloch/Flickr 
President Clinton photo by Lauren Gerson, courtesy of LBJ Foundation/Flickr 
Obama

“Public health is the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.”

- President Barak Obama
2015 NPHW Proclamation


Clinton

“Every day thousands of individuals across our country are working… to build a safer, healthier future for all our people.”

- President William Clinton
1995 NPHW Proclamation

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Woman goes to the gym for 100 days and makes this timelapse video.


Lakeisha Shurn recorded a video diary every day for 100 days on her efforts to lose weight and boost her self-esteem. In this timelapse video, she explains why she decided to take on this challenge and shows off her inspirational progress.

http://giveit100.com/@LoveThyself 

http://www.wimp.com/womangym/

Click Here!

Sunday, August 11, 2013

How to Eat Healthy When on a Budget By Victoria

Organic food is more expensive than a bucket of KFC. This is part of the reason why so many people are unhealthy. Becoming a paragon of health seems so difficult whereas sitting down and ordering in seems easy. It’s even harder if you’re on a budget as you simply can’t afford a lot of healthy food. This is no excuse to continue paying homage to McDonald’s though!
You can eat healthy on a budget. Here are some of the ways you can eat healthy without spending a lot of money.
Whole Foods
Whole foods are foods which haven’t been processed. They’ve been harvested and thrown in a box, essentially. These are cheaper as they don’t go through the usual processes to add more flavorings and preservatives. As someone who is aiming to eat healthier, it’s better for you because you have full control over the ingredients. You don’t have to worry about anything which has been added to the recipe.
Whole foods apply to any type of food, such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
Choose Cheap Proteins
Getting your daily intake of protein is the biggest expense as proteins are commonly associated with meats. Steaks are expensive and will leave a hole in your wallet. For day-to-day use, get your protein through cheaper alternatives like eggs and whey. It might not be as tasty but it’s much cheaper.
You should consider buying a variety of cheap proteins to take care of your daily intake. You need at least 1g of protein for every pound of body weight to maintain muscle. If you’re trying to gain muscle you’ll need slightly more.
Buy Frozen
A lot of healthy eaters never consider frozen foods. We’re often told these are bad because they’re less nutritious. Part of the reason for this belief is because we often criticize frozen food like fish sticks. It isn’t the freezing process causing the problems. It’s the fact the food was never healthy in the first place.
Frozen foods have a number of advantages to them. Firstly, they’re always prepared before being frozen. You don’t have to waste time cutting them and removing anything before they’re ready for cooking. They also have a longer shelf life so you can buy them in bulk. Frozen food is roughly half the price of fresh food. Buy frozen food in bulk from independent stores to take advantage of bulk discounts.
What a lot of people don’t know is frozen food locks nutrients in. The nutrient richness of fresh food declines over time, from the moment it’s harvested. Frozen items lock the nutrients in, so you can actually get more nutrients from frozen foods.
Buy Own Brand
Store brand items are not lower in quality. The only real difference between store brand and big brand is a lack of advertising. Once you get used to the taste of store brand you’ll wonder why you were paying so much for well-known brands before. The nutrient content is often exactly the same as their star-speckled counterparts.
Switch to Supplements
Supplements like fish oil can help you fulfill your need for vitamin B12 and other obscure minerals, but you shouldn’t rely on them. Yes, they’re cheap, but they don’t have any calories. You should only use these if you’re meeting your need for calories yet failing to meet your need for specific minerals.
Use the Seasons
Fruit and veg have different seasons. If you buy some strawberries in the winter it will cost a lot more than in the summer. Grocery stores need to import the strawberries from other countries when they can’t be grown in the US. This adds on to the overall price you pay. If you eat the same thing all year, you could be unwittingly throwing money away.
Work out the seasons for each of your favorite foods. Only buy these foods once they’re in season. It won’t seem like much. A few cents here and a few cents there. Over the course of a year, it would equal a few hundred dollars.
Calorie Dense
Buy calorie dense foods like potatoes and pasta. They aren’t necessarily going to fulfill your needs for vitamins and minerals, but they’ll fill your belly quickly. This method is ideal for smaller people who want to gain weight and bulk up. They’re full of carbohydrates the body can break down.
The problem with eating healthily is we all have the stereotypical image of eating lots of greens. Most green vegetables don’t have a lot of calories in them. They’re packed full of nutrients, but they won’t fill your belly. It’s why you would need to spend a lot of money to sustain a diet eating fruit and veg exclusively.

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

3rd Annual Let's Move! DeKalb Expo


2013 CHOICES Header

FREE BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES - THIS SATURDAY!

3RD ANNUAL LET'S MOVE! DEKALB EXPO - JULY 27TH
 
Plan to join us for the 3rd Annual Let's Move! DeKalb Expo this Saturday, July 27th 
at Exchange Park Center in Decatur, Georgia from 10 am to 3 pm.  
There will be fitness fun, heath tips and games for all ages. 
 
School Supplies 

Best of all there will be FREE Back to School supplies! 
 
The Expo is presented by: 

CHOICES Logo   Aetna Foundation Logo    Fulton DeKalb Hospital Authority 


Here's the list of Expo Exhibitors and Partners:

American Diabetes Association   Love Youth Fitness
Amerigroup 
   Made A Way Cutz
Atlanta Braves   Mercer College of Pharmacy
Atlanta Hawks   Nike Better Health
Atlanta Regional Commission   Peach State Health Plan
Coca Cola Foundation   Prince Martial Arts
Commissioner Larry Johnson   Renee's Wacky Hair
Cooking Matters   Ryan Cameron Foundation
Decatur Housing Authority   Sam's Club
DeKalb Department of Health   Simply Pure Foods
DeKalb Junior Service League   State Farm
DeKalb Right from the Start Medicaid   Sons of Phoenix
East Lake YMCA   S.U.D.I.A.
Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson Co.   Swagger Crew Fit Kidz
Georgia School Nutrition Association   Team Blue Tennis
Georgia SHAPE   Young Chefs Academy
Keyes In The Kitchen   Young at Heart Wellness
Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare   We Can! 

  
Click the image below to see a video from our event last year.
2012 Let's Move! DeKalb C.H.O.I.C.E.S. Expo
2012 - 2nd Annual Let's Move! DeKalb Expo with C.H.O.I.C.E.S.

Please help us send children back to school with the supplies they need. 
Our goal is to have book bags, backpacks, and school supplies for at least 500 children. 
 
A donation of  $10 can fill a backpack with school supplies.
A donation of $25 provides a child with a backpack and school supplies!
  
  
Unable to donate? Be an event volunteer! 
We still need help at the nutrition exhibits, physical activities, Tastes of C.H.O.I.C.ES. and health education exhibits. 
  
3rd Annual Lets Move DeKalb Expo   
Visit our website: www.ChoicesforKids.org to learn more
Got questions? Send an email to Chaz Chapman at: CChapman@ChoicesForKids.org