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LEADD Trainee Poster: Childhood Obesity Introducing We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children?s Activity and Nutrition) to MCH & CSHCN Clinic St. Thomas USVI

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NY-Westchester Institute for Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2010

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Product Description:

This Evidence Based Project was done to introduce We Can!, a nationally recognized program and its resources to the MCH (Maternal and Child Health) & CSHCN (Children with Special Health Care Needs) clinic of St. Thomas USVI. We Can!, launched in June 2005, is a turn-key, science-based national education program developed by the National Institutes of Health(NIH). We Can! is a public education program designed for families and communities to help children maintain a healthy weight from a family centered approach. We Can! focuses on three important behaviors to help children 8-13 maintain a healthy weight: improved food choices, increased physical activity, and reduced screen time.

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Conference presentations and posters presented

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Professionals, Students

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