The presentations from the 2008 Obesity Summit are now available for download. You can save the presentations to your computer or open them directly in Word/Powerpoint.

Click here to view the list of presentations.

The vision of ESMMSC is to have a South Carolina in which healthy eating and active living are the pillars of healthy lifestyles in healthy communities. This request for proposals seeks to help us achieve our mission of supporting healthy eating and active living by identifying and collaborating with partners that want to address physical activity and nutrition within the state.

This one-year “seed” funding program is designed and developed to support ESMMSC members in community level physical activity and nutrition related activities. Formal and informal groups, coalitions, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply. Funding for proposals is structured for either planning or capacity building efforts or project/program implementation. A teleconference will be held March 19, 2008 to discuss the intent of the initiative in further detail, and provide clarification of the guidance.

Please click here to download the Request for Proposal.

Click here to read the minutes of the March 19th Seed Grant RFP teleconference

Please click here to download examples of policy and environmental strategies.

Eat Smart Move More…SC is launching a new interactive guide to get you started eating smart and moving more. Sometimes a few simple tips and tools are all you need to get on track! Click on the flyer to learn about the 7 Healthy Habits that you and your family can adopt that can lead to big results! These 7 tips include:

1. Rethink your Drink
2. Rightsize your Portions
3. Tame the Tube
4. Move More everyday
5. Eat more healthy meals at home
6. Enjoy more fruits and vegetables
7. Breastfeed your baby

For valuable resources to get you started eating smart click on any of the links in the list above!

SCICORD is co-hosting a webconference workshop titled The Obesity Challenge in Public Health - March 13-14, 2008 in conjunction with the University of Tenessee, Boling Center for Developmental Disabilities and associated partners. This interactive webconference will be transmitted via USC School of Medicine at a VA Campus location.

More information can be obtained by clicking HERE.

Registration information is available HERE.

There are a very limited number of places for this two-day workshop, early registration is recommended.

For questions, email lswallace@utmem.edu or call 901- 448-6589

Eat Smart, Move More…SC is proud to announce the debut of Homegrown: South Carolina’s Guide to Starting or Enhancing Your Community’s Farmers’ Market.

This manual covers the basics of Farmers’ Market planning, management, funding, location, vendors and operations. It addresses specific details like legal, liability, food safety and government issues as well as marketing/communication, economic development, community involvement and special events. There are sections for key contacts and a list of additional resources for even more information, tips for media involvement and market branding.

The kit is available here for immediate download ….. or for a free copy to be mailed to you, contact Mary Kay Face at marykay@eatsmartmovemoresc.org