A Guide to Fitness and Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx

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8 Habits of Healthy Kids

1. Spend at least one hour a day being A Guide to Fitness physically active.

2. Limit TV, computer games and the Internet and Nutrition to no more than one hour a day. Programs in the 3. Don’t eat in front of the TV.

4. Drink water instead of soda. South Bronx

5. Eat more fruits and vegetables.

6. Eat less fast food (no more than once a week). Choose smaller portions if you do eat out.

7. Snack on healthy foods and eat less junk food and sweets.

8. Switch to 1% or fat-free dairy products.

“The 8 Habits of Healthy Kids” adapted and printed with permission from the Strang Cancer Prevention Center’s “Healthy Children Healthy Futures” program.

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Updated Spring 2009 A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx

Physical Activity & Nutrition Resources on the Web Web Resources Action for Healthy Kids Kids Health for Parents www.actionforhealthykids.org http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/ center/nutrition_center.html American Alliance for Health, Table of Contents National Association for Sport

Introduction Introduction Phys. Education, Recreation & Dance www.aahperd.org & Physical Education www.aahperd.org American Cancer Society Introduction…………….………….3 www.cancer.org National Center for Disease Control - Nutrition & Physical Activity American Diabetes Association www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa South Bronx Physical Activity www.diabetes.org Resources…..……………………..4 National Institute of Diabetes @ American Lung Association Digestive & Kidney Diseases www.lungusa.org www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/ Physical Activity Activity Physical South Bronx Nutrition pubs/physact.htm Resources..……………………….10 American Obesity Association www.obesity.org Nutrition for Healthy Living http://www.familyfoodzone.com/ South Bronx Health Care Community Markets www.communitymarkets.biz Physical Best– Fitness Program for Resources………………………...15 Teachers & Students Council on the Environment NYC http://americanfitness.net/ Nutrition Nutrition Physical Activity & Nutrition www.cenyc.org/HTMLGM/ infophysicalfitness.html maingm.htm Resources on the Web………….18 NYC Food & Fitness Partnership Department of Health & Mental www.nycfoodandfitness.org Hygiene, NYC 8 Habits of Healthy Kids………..20 www.nyc.gov/health President’s Council on Physical Fitness & Sports Flaghouse Fitness & Recreation www.fitness.gov Supplies for Youth www.presidentschallenge.org

HealthCare www.flaghouse.com Shape Up America! Green Guerillas www.shapeup.org www.greenguerillas.org/ Sports, Play and Recreation for Go City Kids Kids (SPARK) www.gocitykids.com www.sparkpe.org

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A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx Parents and kids also have the chance to win prizes. The program is held Introduction twice a year (Spring & Fall). ■ ◊ Dear Friends in the South Bronx Community: Well Baby Group Care Health Care Health Pediatric care for newborns up to 18 Most of us know that being physically active and eating well are months in a group setting that allows good for our health. People who are physically active are less time to discuss with a pediatrician and a nutritionist all the issues related likely to be overweight or obese, and have less incidences of heart to infant and family care, disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer. In addi- breastfeeding, healthy eating and tion, regular physical activity and good nutrition habits can pro- Centering Pregnancy physical activity for the whole mote well-being and relieve stress. Prenatal care in a group setting that family. allows time to discuss with a women's Call for most up to date information health provider and a nutritionist all the on program times and dates. In spite of its potential benefits, many do not get the recom- issues related to pregnancy and ■ ◊ mended 30 to 60 minutes of physical activity on most days of the delivery, breastfeeding, healthy eating week. One reason is that many people don’t know where exercise and physical activity for pregnant Urban Health Plan, Inc. programs are located. Likewise, many people do not eat the mothers. 1065 Southern Blvd. recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, because they do Call for further information on Bronx, New York 10459 schedules. Contact: Magaly Valentin not know where to find fresh produce in their neighborhoods. ■ ◊ (718) 589-1687 ext. 2835 www.urbanhealthplan.org We have prepared this directory to help you find conveniently FFIT (Food and Fitness Team) located physical activity and nutrition resources in the South 2 hours of interactive games and Various programs regarding diabetes, Bronx, many of which are sponsored by non-profit organizations, activities that help the children learn obesity and the importance of fitness about healthy eating and physical and nutrition. community groups, and various city agencies. activity. Friday 4pm- 6pm (Ages 5-9) The Health Spot located in the lobby ■ ◊ of UHP, Inc. has literature on many If you know about programs that are not on this list or would like of these and other health topics. to submit your comments or questions regarding information in Starting Right Health & Fitness Group Urban Health Plan’s mission is to this guide, please call us at (718) 466-9178. This program helps kids get healthy and improve the health status of the South fit in a fun way. Kids learn about Bronx community by providing nutrition and healthy foods and drinks affordable, comprehensive, and Sincerely, through inter active fun activities. high-quality primary and specialty Parents learn too! Parents attend three medical care. UHP is dedicated to meetings with their kids and three rendering care in a culturally without their kids. During the meetings sensitive, culturally competent, parents have the opportunity to discuss barrier-free, individualized, and how to eat healthy on a budget while family oriented manner with an Jane Bedell, MD still enjoying what they eat. Parents emphasis on prevention through Assistant Commissioner can also learn how to help their kids education and providing state of the Medical Director, Bronx District Public Health Office and the whole family become more art services. New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene physically fit. Healthy snacks and ■ drinks are served at each class.

☺ For Children Only ∆ For Adults Only ■ For Everyone ◊ Free Service A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx Physical Activity & Nutrition Resources Morrisania Neighborhood Family cooking. Healthy snacks are offered at Health Center each class to participants. Health Care 1225 Gerard Ave. 1st Thursday of every month 10am-11 The area defined as the South Bronx and serviced by the Bronx District Public Bronx, New York 10452 am. Health Office includes the following areas: Nancy Hernandez ■ ◊ (718) 960-2777 ext. 7005 • Hunts Point & Mott Haven (zip codes 10454,10455,10459, and 10474) Segundo Ruiz Belvis Neighborhood Physical Activity Activity Physical • Highbridge & Morrisania (zip codes 10451,10452, and 10456) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Family Health Center • Crotona & Tremont (zip codes 10453, 10457, and 10460) Breast-feeding and peer counseling 54 East 142nd Street program designed to teach new Bronx , New York 10454 Parts of Community Boards 1-6 are represented in the above area. parents the importance of nutrition. Contact: Peggy Dow ■ ◊ (718) 579-4000 [email protected] Beacon After-school Programs JHS 117 The Healthy Choices Program www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/hhc/html/ Beacon programs are sponsored by the 1865 Morris Avenue This childhood obesity program facilities/belvis.shtml NYC Department of Youth and Bronx, New York 10453 includes nutrition counseling, group Community Services and offer a wide Contact: Marco Chiapetta discussions, and a complete fitness Childhood Obesity Program variety of physical activity and sports (718) 293-5272 program. Ages 6 through 19; includes Includes nutrition counseling, group programs for youth. www.acdp.org individual sessions with a health discussions, and a complete fitness Call each site for more information. ☺◊ educator on nutrition and fitness. Due program sponsored by St. Mary’s to the high-risk medical conditions Recreational Center ages 8-18. The CES 11 Dr. Charles R. Drew associated to child obesity, patients service is free, but the child must 1257 Ogden Avenue Educational Complex must be seen first by one of their become a patient at the facility. Bronx, New York 10452 3630 Third Avenue, Room 227 pediatricians. Sessions and workshops ☺◊ Contact: Marie Stroud or Bronx, New York 10456 are of no cost to the patient. Enrollees Elizabeth Bajero Contact: Dennis Carter will be referred to the Healthy Choices South Bronx Health Center for (718) 590-0101 (718) 293-5272 Program by their PCP. Children & Families ☺◊ ☺◊ ☺◊ 871 Prospect Avenue Bronx, New York 10459 CS 214 IS 217 School—Performing Arts Contact: Sandra Arevalo 1122 E. 180th Street Room 212 977 Fox Street (718) 991-0605 ext. 275 Bronx, New York 10460 Bronx, New York 10459 [email protected] Contact: Sonia Allen Contact: Mr. Joseph M. Mpa http://www.montekids.org/programs/ (718) 542-8333 ext. 10 (718) 589-4844 sbhccf/ ☺◊ ☺◊ Diabetes Group MS 222 MS 201 1 hour of diabetes education that helps 345 Brook Avenue Room 109 730 Bryant Avenue patients with diabetes learn about this Bronx, New York 10454 Bronx, New York 10474 condition and its management. Contact: Tracy Pringle Contact: Martha Flores Includes demonstrations of healthy (718) 585-3353 (718) 861-4671 cooking. Healthy snacks are offered at ☺◊ ☺◊ Diabetes Group each class to participants.1st Thursday 1 hour of diabetes education that helps of every month 10am-11 am. patients with diabetes learn about this ■ ◊ condition and its management. Includes demonstrations of healthy

Bronx Health Center of nutritional counseling for parents and Citizen’s Advice Bureau Benitez Arturo Physical Activity Community Health Care children, fitness classes, psychological CAB Community Center Baseball Little League Networks consultations, as well as individual 1130 Grand Concourse 760 Bryant Avenue 975 Westchester Avenue and group counseling sessions for Bronx, New York 10456 Bronx, New York 10474 Bronx, New York 10459 children and parents. Many insurance Contact: Jean Tibbets (718) 328-1188 (718) 991-9250 plans are accepted. Children who are (718) 293-0727 ☺◊ Health Care Health Services: Case management, HIV not a part of the North Bronx Care www.cabny.org counseling and testing, Treatment Network need a referral from the pri- Adherents program for HIV patients, mary care physician. Includes After-School. Summer Camp transgender program, and a nutrition ■ & Teen Programs; Early Childhood program. Learning Center; Prevention; Even Call for more information on pro- Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Start Family Literacy Program. grams and times. Center Facility includes a swimming pool. ■ ◊ 234 East Eugenio Mario De Hostos Call for further information on Boulevard (149th St.) programs and times. The Family Weight Management Bronx, New York 10451 ■ Program at North Bronx Contact: Juliette Brown Healthcare Network (718) 579-6357 6 Elements of Fitness Contact: Gyselle Gonzalez 803 Prospect Ave. (718) 918-4975 Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Bronx, NY 10455 [email protected] Nutrition and Fitness Program Contact: Donovan Green I Challenge Myself Open to pregnant women and children (347) 587-6111 201 St. Ann’s Avenue Jacobi Medical Center up to 5 years old, who meet a [email protected] Bronx, New York 10454 1400 Pelham Parkway South financial, medical and nutritional www.6elementsoffitness.com Contact: Ana M. Reyes Building 8, First Floor need. Lincoln Hospital offers a variety (718) 585-5021 Bronx, New York 10461 of nutrition classes, with an emphasis A local family gym in the South [email protected] on breast-feeding and the prevention Bronx that provides affordable www.ichallengemyself.org North Central Bronx Hospital of childhood obesity. Call for more personal training and fitness The I Challenge Myself program is 3424 Kossuth Avenue, 4-A information on programs and instruction. No yearly membership available to students at least 14 years Bronx, New York 10467 schedule. and no contracts are required. Includes of age enrolled at the George ■ several $10 classes: Butt & Gut, Fat Washington Educational Campus and The Family Weight Management Burner, Women’s Self Defense, Boot The Bronx Lab School for the Program Food and Nutrition Services Camp, Strength Training, and Martial 2008-2009 school year. Activities Evaluates and provides care for Lincoln Hospital provides continuous Arts. There are also programs for high include indoor spinning, running, and children and adolescents with weight plans for the provision of patient care school students and children ages swimming in addition to resistance problems. The bilingual staff in the in-patient and out-patient 5-13. Call for further information on training, nutrition workshops and map includes pediatricians, a nurse population for all groups. Patients and/ programs and schedules. reading. Students are eligible to practitioner, nutritionist, social or family members are provided with receive one physical education or worker, psychologists, nursing nutrition education to increase their Monday- Friday 8am-11pm elective credit. The students will train assistants and a clinic coordinator/ knowledge and promote behavioral Saturday 9am-7pm for 2 fitness challenges that will take recreation instructor. Services changes as needed. This service Sunday 9am-5pm. place in January and June. If you are provided include access to medical participates in nutrition education ■ interested in bringing the program to care for both children and parents, outreach and educates health care your school or site, please call or complete medical screenings, providers on nutritional aspects of email. including physical examinations and patient care. ■ ◊ blood tests, individualized treatment ■

☺ For Children Only ∆ For Adults Only ■ For Everyone ◊ Free Service ☺ For Children Only ∆ For Adults Only ■ For Everyone ◊ Free Service A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx Mercy Center Hunts Point Recreation Center Bissel Gardens Farmers Market 377 East 145th Street 765 Manida Street Baychester Ave. & East 241st St. Bronx, New York 10454 Contact: Fernando Rosa Wed 10am-3pm & Sat 9am-1pm Nutrition Contact: Mary Galeono (718) 860-5544 ■ (718) 993-2789 Indoor track, fitness center, martial Northeast Bronx Farmers Market [email protected] arts, boy scouts program and athletic Hammersley and Wickman Aves. www.mercycenterbronx.org field. Membership required. Saturday 9am-6pm Physical Activity Activity Physical Activities include adult Salsa, Monday-Friday 9am-9:30pm ■ Meringue and Swing-dance lessons, Saturday 9:30am-4:45pm Harvest Home Sunday Farmers’ Yoga and Dancercise (women only). ■ ◊ Market Dancing and drumming programs for Grand Concourse& E. 165th St. children in grades 1-12 are also avail- Sunday 8am-4pm able. Please call for detailed schedules. ■ Bronx Community Monday-Friday 6am-12am Harvest Home Mt. Eden Supported Agriculture Program Saturday-Sunday 8am-8pm Farmers’ Market (CSA) ■ ◊ Mount Eden Avenue & Morris 199 Lincoln Avenue #214 Avenue (Claremont Park) Bronx, New York 10454 Thursday 8am-4pm Contact: Gordy Cook ■ (718) 292-4344 Harvest Home Forest Avenue Fax: (718) 292-4350 Farmers’ Market [email protected] Forest Avenue between Westchester Ave & 156th St. This program allows members to Mullaly S.C.A.N. Wednesday 8am-4pm purchase a “share” of vegetables Recreation Center ■ directly from a local New York 164th Street & Jerome Avenue Harvest Home Jacobi Hospital farmer and receive weekly deliveries Bronx, New York 10452 Farmers’ Market of seasonal vegetables June– Novem- Contact: George Parker 1400 Pelham Pkwy at Eastchester Road ber (winter shares are optional). Lo- (718) 590-5743 Tuesday 8am-4pm cally grown fruit, organic milk, yo- Gymnasium, after-school program ■ gurt, cheese, chicken, eggs and honey and summer camp. Harvest Home Echo Park Farmers’ are also available. New York City Department Monday-Friday 8am-8pm Market The CSA takes at least one trip to of Parks & Recreation Facilities ■ ◊ Tremont Ave between Anthony & the farm upstate each year, and http://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/ Webster Aves. arranges cooking classes for recreationcenters Mullaly Skate Park Day(s) TBD members and their kids. The CSA 164th Street & River Avenue accepts EBT / Food Stamps. Bronx, New York 10452 Crotona Park Contact: Robert Ramos South Bronx CSA Farmers’ Market Fulton Avenue & Crotona Park East (718) 822-4191 139th St., between St. Anns & Cyprus Bronx, New York 10457 Rollerblading, skating and Wednesday 10am-6pm Contact: Steven Cain skateboarding. ■ (718) 430-4675 Membership required. Outdoor swimming pool, nature Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm center, tennis courts, basketball courts, ■ athletic fields, and playgrounds. ■ ◊

Farmers’ Markets Roberto Clemente State Park New York City Housing Authority Physical Activity Local farmers & community gardens supply fresh fruits & vegetables during West Tremont & Mathewson Road (NYCHA) Fitness Centers the farmers’ market season (early July-mid-November). Throughout the season Bronx, New York 10453 ion t the Bronx DPHO and various community partners team up to offer health and Contact: Robert Morris Butler Houses nutrition information at many of the markets. Farmers’ markets are also key (718) 299-8750 1368 Webster Avenue

Nutri locations in which the Bronx DPHO distributes “Health Bucks” , which are Fitness center, cardio classes, Bronx, New York 10456 worth $2 each and can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at par- instructional basketball, baseball Contact: Michelle Hawkins ticipating farmers’ markets (listed on each Health Buck). In addition, most of and karate. Gymnastics programs (718) 410-5050 the farmers’ markets accept food stamps( EBT/ Electronic Benefit Cards) for children and adults. Indoor After school program & summer day • For the most up to date farmers’ markets’ and EBT locations please visit: soccer and touch football programs camp http://www.nyfarmersmarket.com/regionmetrobronx for adults. Free play programs on ■ ◊ • Contact the Bronx DPHO at: (718) 466-9178 for additional information. Fridays and Saturdays. Swimming pool open during summer months Davidson Houses La Familia Verde Farmers’ Market Taqwa Community Farmers’ only. Call for more information 1221 Prospect Avenue East Tremont & La Fontaine Avenue Market on programs. Bronx, New York 10459 Tuesday 8am-2pm Ogden Avenue & 164th Street ■ ◊ Contact: Ronald Parker ■ Saturday 9am-6pm (718) 328-9078 Lincoln Hospital Greenmarket ■ St. Mary’s Recreation Center Community center, weight room, 149th St., between Park &Morris New York Botanical Gardens 450 St. Ann’s Avenue after school program & summer day Tuesday & Friday 8am-3pm Farmers’ Market Bronx, New York 10454 camp ■ Mosholu Parkway & Kazimiroff Contact: Shawn James Borough Hall Greenmarket Blvd. (in the garden) (718) 402-5155 Grand Concourse & 160th Street Wednesday 10am-3pm Gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, Tuesday 8am-6pm ■ fitness room, dance classes, martial ■ Hunts Point Farmers’ Market arts, basketball, boxing and summer Poe Park Greenmarket Monsignor Raul del Valle Square camp. Membership required. Grand Concourse & 192nd Street Southern Boulevard & East 163rd St. Monday-Friday 9am-9pm Tuesday 8am-2pm\ Wed 8:30am-5pm & Sat 8am-3pm Saturday 9am-5pm ■ ■ ■ ◊ West Farmers’ Market MBD Community Park Farmers’ Boston Road & East Tremont Ave. Market West Bronx in Drew Gardens 1710 Southern Blvd. & 173rd St. (Community Center) ■ ◊ Wednesday 10am-3pm Friday 8am-4pm 1527 Jessup Avenue Sedgwick Houses ■ ■ Bronx, New York 10452 1553 University Avenue Contact: Jose Lopez Bronx, New York 10453 NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & MENTAL HYGIENE (718) 293-5934 Contact: Marilyn Patterson BRONX DISTRICT PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE 9 Fax: (718) 293-5866 (718) 731-2600 9 Monday 9am-11pm After school program ages 6-12; Tuesday-Friday 9am-10pm snacks and dinner provided by Saturday- Sunday 9am-11pm housing authority; various range of ■ ◊ recreational and cultural programs. Programs include dancing, modeling, chess consulting, Partners in Reading, Stamp Here the Road Runners Program, and arts & crafts. Good only for fresh fruits and vegetables—solamente para frutas y vegetales. Not redeemable for cash. No change made. Only redeemable Health at authorized farmers markets listed on back of coupon. Not good at supermarkets, grocery stores, or roadside stands. EXPIRES 11/15/2009 ■ ◊

☺ For Children Only ∆ For Adults Only ■ For Everyone ◊ Free Service ☺ For Children Only ∆ For Adults Only ■ For Everyone ◊ Free Service A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx Out2Play,Inc. Police Athletic League Eat Smart, New York (ESNY) Family Cook Productions “Look 1560 Broadway, Ste. 1100 www.palnyc.org Program Who’s Cooking” - After School New York, New York 10036 PAL provides a safe haven for kids to Obesity Prevention Program Nutrition Contact: Andrea Wenner express themselves through physical In collaboration with NYC Human 330 East 43rd Street Ste. 704 (917) 648-5291 activity and artistic creativity. PAL Resources Administration (HRA), New York, New York 10017 [email protected] facilities offer programs in recreation, provides nutrition education to help (212) 867-3929 www.out2play.org weight training, team sports, dance, food stamps households adopt Physical Activity Activity Physical arts & crafts, summer camp and more. healthy eating and active lifestyles A 12-week program where students Out2Play is a nonprofit organization PAL members must be at least 6 years consistent with the Dietary learn how to cook healthful meals dedicated to building and refurbishing old. There is an annual fee of $5.00. Guidelines for Americans and from around the world. There are 5 public school playgrounds at no cost Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm (6-13 yrs) MyPyramid. participating Bronx sites; parents can to the school. The goal of the Monday-Friday 7pm-10pm (14-20yrs) Other topics include thrifty shopping; contact Family Cook Productions for organization is to provide New York safe handling, preparation and storage school locations and contact info. City school children with a safe, en- PAL New South Bronx Center of food and assisting participants Children K-8 participate, and parents gaging and developmentally beneficial 991 Longwood Avenue understand the benefits of food stamps also participate in several family place to play while providing the op- Bronx, New York 10459 and how to apply for them. cooking nights. portunity to gain the physical and Contact: Mariam Pena The program also provides nutrition ■ ◊ mental health promises. (718) 991-2447 ext. 22 education to insure that food stamp The playgrounds are designed for the Monday- Friday 3pm-6pm households have enough to eat use and benefit of the children ■ without resorting to emergency food attending the given school, but schools assistance.Target audiences are: parents of may choose to allow the general PAL Webster Avenue school-aged youth (5-19 years old), public access to the site. After School Program youth in schools where 50% or more Contact Out2Play to find out how to 2255 Webster Avenue of the students receive free or reduced get a playground built or refurbished Bronx, New York 10453 priced meals, Head Start programs and in a NYC public school. Contact: Jennie Bonilla senior citizens (60 years and older) ■ ◊ (718) 733-6748 who are Food stamp applicants or ■ recipients. Workshops are interactive, hands-on, Mary Mitchell Family and Youth and delivered by trained Center paraprofessionals, many of who are 2007 Mapes Avenue bilingual (English/Spanish and MARC After School Nutrition Bronx, NY 10460 English/French- Creole). Program 718-583-1765 Workshops are available Monday- 2105-2111 Jerome Ave. Contact: Kelly Garcia Thursday, during daytime or evening Bronx, New York 10453 Website: themarymitchellfyc.org hours. Some Saturday morning classes Contact: Marcia Jackman “Mary Mitchell Enrichment Program” are also available. Participants (718) 562–3410 After school and summer camp completing the workshop series Fax: (718) 562-3418 program, caters to children 6-12 years receive a certificate that can be used www.marcafc.org of age, hours are 2:30-6:00pm, sum- when seeking employment. mer hours are from 8:00am-4:00pm. ∆ ◊ After school program at various Activities include arts and crafts, locations teaches children the impor- homework help, academic tutoring, tance of nutrition and provides fitness and sports programs. Nutri- hands-on cooking demonstrations. tiously prepared snacks are provided; ■ ◊ There is a no junk food policy.

City Harvest Cornell Cooperative Extension Other Mary Mitchell programs include: “La Promesa Medicare” Project Physical Activity 575 8th Avenue, 4th Floor Nutrition & Health Programs • Fight Back: a Jujitsu program with provides counseling for seniors to New York, New York 10018 1465 Townsend Avenue Suite 1B competitive tournaments. promote healthy habits such as Contact: Bronx, New York 10452 • Salsa Under Training Productions: walking, exercise, and good nutrition. Rosanna Campietiello Contact: Evalina Irish-Spencer Students will learn salsa & modeling

Nutrition Nutrition (917) 351-8700 (718) 992-2490 • Spanish G.E.D. Program: Available Youth Services Prevention Program [email protected] [email protected] for 18-21 year olds, 8:00am-2:30pm An anti-gang/ anti-violence program www.cityharvest.org www.cce.cornell.edu (Monday-Friday) that encourages exercise, physical ■ ◊ ■ ◊ activity, and nutrition among youth.

4-H EFNEP Puerto Rican Family Institute, Inc. Rites of Passage/ Multicultural Arts Youth component of EFNEP Health 3251 Third Avenue Program @ CES 109 education program (target ages are 5- Bronx, New York 10456 1771 Popham Avenue 19) teaches youth to make smart Contact: Sonia Acobe-Moralez, Bronx, New York 10453 choices about food and learn how to (718) 584-6268 (718) 583-6316 ext. 1000 keep their bodies healthy through [email protected] Activities: Dance, Karate, Violin, nutrition and physical activity. www.PRFI.org Drums, Arts & Crafts Programs. ■ ◊ ■ ◊ For ages 8-21 Saturday 10am-3pm Expanded Food & Nutrition Education “Juntos Contra La Diabetes” Project ■ ◊ Program (EFNEP) The “A, B, C’s” of controlling Interactive, hands-on workshops are diabetes. A train the trainer curriculum Urban Total Fitness delivered by trained paraprofessionals, for non-profit providers and 2382 Grand Concourse Operation Frontline many of whom are bilingual. consumers sponsored by the National Bronx, New York 10458 Teaches food budgeting and healthy Workshops are available Monday Alliance for Hispanic Health. Contact: Jessica Mato cooking. There are 6 classes available through Thursday, during daytime or Individual and family counseling; (718) 329-2582 in multiple languages. evening hours. Some Saturday services on physical activity and nutri- Facility includes weights, cable ■ ◊ morning classes are also available. Target tion are provided. Topics included in machines, treadmills, stationary bikes, audiences are: parents of school-aged the curriculum are: Type I and Type II elliptical machines and aerobics Produce Education Program youth (5-19 years old), and child care diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and classes. Call for information about Cooking and nutrition program class providers. Goals of the program abnormal levels of cholesterol. annual membership fees. using locally grown whole fruits and include: helping adult participants vegetables. practice desired dietary behaviors, ■ ■ ◊ applying dietary recommendations in daily meals and snacks, managing 1 cup 1 cup 1% milk whole milk • 100 calories • 1.5 grams Teen Iron Chef food budgets, using food safety/ • 150 calories saturated fat • 5 grams • 2.5 grams total fat saturated fat Middle and high school culinary handling practices, and applying • 8 grams total fat nutrition program. Research has parenting practices that contribute Your Heart and Your Waistline shown that the program is effective in to the development of healthy Will Thank You 1% Milk Tastes Good improving the overall dietary quality parent-child relationships. • In taste tests, 9 out of 10 people like 1% milk. of nutrition students. Participants completing the workshop • Most people cannot tell the difference from whole milk. ☺ series receive a certificate that can 1% Milk is Better for You • 1% milk has all the nutrition of whole milk – be used when seeking employment. without the extra fat and calories. ■ ◊ • After age 2, 1% or less is best.

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☺ For Children Only ∆ For Adults Only ■ For Everyone ◊ Free Service ☺ For Children Only ∆ For Adults Only ■ For Everyone ◊ Free Service A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx A Guide to Fitness & Nutrition Programs in the South Bronx Shape Up New York Bronx Health REACH / Institute Fine, Fit and Fabulous Initiative A FREE family fitness program offered at park sites, community centers, and for Urban Family Health Provide faith-based organizations with Nutrition housing sites around New York City. Fitness classes are open to adults and 930 Grand Concourse Ste. 1A workshops on managing diabetes, children. Classes include activities such as step aerobics, fitness walking, light Bronx, New York 10451 preparing healthier menus and weights, stretching and toning exercises. (718) 588-1235 incorporating healthier cooking For the most up to date information please contact each site or visit: http://www.institute2000.org/bhr/ methods into church events. The FF & http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/cdp/shapeupny.shtml ■ Applies to all restaurants FI also teaches how to integrate Physical Activity Activity Physical spirituality, nutrition and fitness to Bronx Healthy Hearts Initiative improve overall health. Works with local restaurants to highlight and encourage healthy Bronx Healthy Hearts Initiative St. Mary’s Park Recreational St. James Recreation Center nd menu options. Contact Bronx Health Works with local restaurants to Facility 2530 Jerome Avenue at 192 Street REACH for the most current listing highlight and encourage healthy menu St. Ann’s Avenue & East 145th Street (718) 822-4271 of participating restaurants. options. Contact Bronx Health (718) 402-5155 Monday 10am-1:00pm REACH for the most current listing of Mon & Wed 8:15am -11:00am Friday 10am-1:30pm participating restaurants. Tues & Thurs 5:15pm-8:00pm Saturday 11:30am-2:00pm Sat 9:30am-12:15pm ■◊ Participating Restaurants ■◊ African Grills La Sabrosura Morena's Hunt’s Point 2041 Davidson Ave. 25 East 170th St. 2151 Jerome Ave. Melrose Classic Community Center 765 Manida Street Bronx, New York 10453 Bronx, New York 10452 Bronx, New York 10453 286 East 156th Street, Courtlandt & (between Spofford & Lafayette) (718) 584-8300 (718) 293-7891 (718) 584-3601 Morris Avenues (718) 860-5544 (718) 665-7093 Mon, Wed, Fri 6pm-9pm Estrella Bella Lily's Cafe MunchTime Diner Tues-Thurs 10:30am-1:30pm ■◊ 2051 Webster Avenue 53 E. 167th St. 21 East 170th St. ■◊ Bronx, New York 10457 Bronx, New York 10452 Bronx, New York 10452 (718) 329-0166 (646) 404-5480 (718) 992-7347 Roberto Clemente State Park West Tremont & Matthewson Road Feeding Tree West Mi Pueblito National Bakery (718) 299-8750 Indian Restaurant 111 East 167th St. 1193 Walton Ave.

Tues-Thurs 4pm-7pm 892 Gerard Avenue Bronx, New York 10452 Bronx, New York 10452 Bronx, New York 10452 ■◊ (718) 588-4023 (718) 537-5105 (718) 293-5025

Mima's Ocoa Restaurant Jimbo's 268 E. 167th St. 23 East Tremont Avenue 1 East Burnside Ave. Bronx, New York 10453 Bronx, New York 10456 Bronx, New York 10453 (718) 563-7187 (718) 410-2615 (718) 716-7303

La Estrella 1470 Jerome Ave. Bronx, New York 10452 (718) 293-9789

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