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Children In Balance Project
Action Plan Participant:
City of Fall River Health and Human Services
Tufts University is replicating its successful Shape Up Somerville childhood obesity prevention project, Children in Balance, in a two-year study targeting 1st through 3rd graders and their families in Fall River starting in the fall of 2008. Fall River was one of 6 communities selected from among 80 who applied. The school system will receive training, tools, and funding to surround children with healthier food options and opportunities for active living. The project will also work with families and child-serving agencies to improve nutrition and fitness levels and decrease “screen” time.

 
Priority Area:  Health Education 
Priority Sub-Area:   

3, A) Nutrition and Diabetes Education
3, C) Physical Fitness Education

Goal:
1 ) Increase healthier food options for children in grades one through three
2 ) Reduce "screen" time and increase activity levels of children in grades one through three

Method(s):

Improve the food supply and the availability of physically active activities for elementary age school children
Timeline:          

Timeline: 2 year project; 2008-2010
Indicators:       

Structural changes within and outside the school system that can sustain healthier eating and more physical activity
Progress:  

How citizens can  get involved:

Parents can help children make these changes
Contact Information:

Marcia Picard, Coordinator at 508-324-2228