Faith – Objective 4
Provide education to congregation members and decision makers about issues regarding healthy eating and active living.
Sample Activities:
- Promote awareness of the link between healthy eating, active living and spirituality.
- Integrate the topics of nutrition and physical activity into existing programs.
- Inform the congregation about the benefits of breastfeeding.
- Provide families with tools and resources for healthy eating and active living.
- Include Eat Smart, Move More messages to promote healthy eating and active living.
Tools:
Power Sunday- American Stroke Association
Families Eating Smart Moving More
African-American Churches Eating Smart and Moving More: A Planning and Resource Guide
Search Your Heart- American Heart Association