Healthy Living Program

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The Healthy Living program utilizes the evidence-based Eating Smart, Being Active curriculum to teach families about eating healthy foods and incorporating activity both indoors and outdoors.  The curriculum is provided through 8 "lessons" and delivered through Ongoing Visits.  Families will receive lesson plans on how to prepare food safely and properly (including measuring cups, vegetable brushes, meat thermometers, etc.)  These tools are utilized to help families learn about the "My Plate" and foods packed with nutrition.  Families are encouraged to eat more fruits and vegetables and become more active.  Families will also learn how to choose and cook with foods that are lower in fat, sugar, and salt.  These visits will incorporate the importance of being active, with the goal of spending less time sedentary and more time being active both indoor and outdoors. 

There are 8 lessons of Eating Smart, Being Active:

            1.  Get Moving!

            2.  Plan, Shop $ave

            3.  Vary Your Veggies...Focus on Fruit

            4.  Make Half Your Grains Whole

            5.  Build Strong Bones

            6.  Go Lean with Protein

            7.  Make a Change

            8.  Celebrate!  Eat Smart & Be Active

Program Coordinator: Gretchen Blackwelder

gretchen.blackwelder@babybearhugs.org

Current Classes

Classes are currently being held in Elbert County & Yuma County 
For more information on how to join a class call 719-743-2542 Ext. 13

  To bring a Health Living Class to your community in Eastern Colorado contact Gretchen 719-743-2542 Ext. 13 or 719-740-1359

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The Healthy Living program is funded through collaboration with The Colorado Health Foundation.
Baby Bear Hugs Regional Office-- 201 S. Main Street  Yuma, CO  80759 -- Phone (970) 848-5274 --  Fax (970) 848-0357-- 
Website babybear@babybearhugs.org