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April 5, 2007

We Can!

Act now: Attend a We Can! Regional Training

Make a difference in the lives of families in your community by joining the We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition) movement. Attend a two-day We Can! Regional Training* and learn to use science-based programs and innovative approaches to help prevent childhood obesity.

Choose from two locations and dates:

The deadline to register is April 20, 2007.

South Bend/Gary, Indiana: April 30 – May 1, 2007
Roswell, Georgia: May 3 – 4, 2007

pictures of a We Can training

No registration fee required*. Register today at http://www.wecantraining.org.

Follow this link to download the event brochure and learn more. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/brochure.pdf

 

* Attendance at the sessions is f/r/e/e. However, participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses.


Order We Can! Brochures and Refrigerator Magnets

Join parents, care givers, and community program leaders from all over the country who want to help their children attain and sustain a healthy weight. The We Can! program offers practical tips to help families find the right balance of eating well and being physically active to maintain a healthy weight.

Order item # 05-5720 at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=05-5720 for F|R|E|E single copy**, additional copies ONLY 50˘ each

Parent CurriculumBefore you open the fridge, do you know your Go, Slow, and Whoa foods? This lightweight magnet explains the differences between each food type using real-life examples in a visually appealing manner. Also includes the We Can! and Aim for a Healthy Weight Web site addresses for more in-depth healthy lifestyle information.

Order item # 56-279N at http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=56-279N for ONLY $1.25 each

** Shipping charges may apply.

Parent Curriculum

Use Great Online Resources

Looking for a way to promote to others all the good work that is happening with We Can!? Check out the new Flash Animation. It highlights the tremendous opportunity that We Can! provides to parents and community groups. Pass it on; it is a great way to spread the word about the We Can! movement and get others involved.

Also, view and share the 8-minute online video, We Can! and You Can Too!, about the We Can! program and preventing overweight and obesity for families (video requires Real Player).


We would greatly appreciate a quick note at NHLBIHIC@air.org to let us know how you use this information.




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