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. HPD1X25-22 4.09 The New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene Prepared by the New York City Bronx District Public Health Office Bronx, New York 10457 Department of Health & Mental Hygiene ٠ Arthur Avenue 1826 Fax: (718) 299-3334 ٠ Phone: (718) 466-9178 Bronx District Public Health Office For more information about health services and resources available citywide, call 311 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 Hip 4 Kids Sportime Fitness & Recreation www.hip4kids.org Supplies for Youth Web Resources Web Resources www.sportime.com Just Food www.justfood.org/jf/ 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 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.