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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 03-06-2008-11a.~n-Formq ~ i on S-Hen-~ Orange County Health Department Celebrates National Nutrition Month®-March 2008: It's a Matter of Fact National Nutrition Month® (1~1NM) is a nutrition education and information campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association which is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Through NNM, the American Dietetic Association promotes healthful eating by providing practical nutrition guidance and focusing attention on making informed food choices and developing sound physical activity habits. NNJ~I also reminds consumers that Registered Dietitians (RD) are their most valuable and credible source of timely science-based information. The theme for 2008 is Nutrition: It's a Matter of Fact. The American Dietetic Association urges consumers to look beyond the myths of nutrition and focus on the facts. This year also marks the first- ever `Registered Dietitian Day', March 10`". As the nation's food and nutrition experts; RDs are committed to improving the health of their clients and community. Registered Dietitian Day will commemorate the dedication of RDs as advocates for advancing the nutritional status of Americans and people around the world. Orange County Health Department's Promotion of National Nutrition Month: • Promotion in health clinics: educational displays and material, recipes, games for clients. • Promotion to county employees: educational email and interactive learning information, article in employee newsletter. • Promotion to community: print articles to the media, coalition groups and school officials to spread the word; providing classes at the senior centers and to community groups. Orange Country Health Department Programs to Promote Health and Wellness: • Clinical Nutrition Services: provides individual nutrition counseling to clinic clients and those referred by community medical providers. • Community Nutrition/Health Education Programming: Offers asix-week diabetes program and nutrition-related classes for seniors with the Department on Aging, provides interactive educational health exhibits at community events, and coordinates the Orange County Churches Eating Smart and Moving More program to establish better eating and physical activity habits. • Community Coalitions: coordinates Healthy Carolinians: a network of agencies and citizens who work collaboratively to find creative solutions to the top health concerns in the county and promote health and wellness for all residents. Provides technical assistance to the Orange on the Move coalition and the Orange County Partnership for Young Children, two groups working on child overweight and obesity. Serves on the Orange County Schools and Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools' School Health Advisory Committees. Participates on the county's In Home Breastfeeding Support Program. • Employee Wellness: Coordinating and conducting programs with the Human Resources Department to improve healthy behaviors; currently working to seek funding for nutrition and physical activity programs. For more information about National Nutrition Month®, please refer to the American Dietetic Association, www.eatri h~org or contact Renee Kemske, MPH, RD, LDN, Registered Dietitian, Orange County Health Department, rkemslce cr,co.orange.nc.us .