Chronic Disease, Nutrition & Obesity

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1 Chronic Disease, Nutrition & Obesity P r e v e n t i o n P r o g r a m s Healthy Communi es- Health Educa on April 2015 Juntos podemos crear La Nación Más Sana para el 2030 Celebremos la Semana Nacional de Salud Pública 6 al 12 de abril Contents Health Note Health Screens... 3 Get Fit... 4 Nutrition Education 5-8 Garden & Food Partnership for a Healthy VC Partner & Community Resources Knoll Drive Ventura, CA Tel. (805) Fax. (805) For more information visit us on line:

2 Health Note Public Health Week is April 6 12, the HEALTHIEST NATION 2030, is the theme this year. A time to raise awareness about how we can take care of me and we. Despite what we often hear and read, America is not the healthiest nation in the world. In the U.S., we spend more on health care but live shorter lives and suffer more health problems than our peers in other developed countries. What s next? Join us for National Public Health Week 2015 and be a part of creating the Healthiest Nation. We have a lot of challenges to overcome, but it all starts with a simple fi rst step. YOUR PLEDGE! America s health report card shows that a How? With simple forward-steps of love, action and care. stronger public health system is needed. In the U.S.: Step 1: Creating a healthy me. My promise is to eat well, exercise, get regular checkups, and make healthy choices that can help improve my health and set an example for my family and friends. What can we do to prevent health problems from threatening more lives? Lifestyle interventions are proven to be cost effective in preventing the onset of chronic conditions, when compared to the the cost of 1. The death rate for heart disease is the 2nd highest. 2. Obesity rates across all age groups have been the highest for decades. 3. Adults have the highest prevalence for developing diabetes. In California (and nationally), diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death. Source: American Public Health Association medication. For example, a study found that lifestyle changes such as increased physical activity and weight loss, decreased the development of Type 2 diabetes by 58 percent over a three-year period. Source: American Public Health Association Step 2: Be active. Take breaks during your busy day. Try a variety of fun activities like walking, dancing, playing volleyball, swimming, and more. The activity you choose doesn t need to be intense to be benefi cial. Avoid injury by starting any new activity slowly. Be active for at least 2½ hours a week. Include activities that increase your breathing and heart rate and that strengthen your muscles. Step 3: Eat healthy. Having fun requires energy and fuel. Be sure to eat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Also include low-fat dairy foods, lean meats, poultry, fi sh, and legumes. Drink lots of water and go easy on the salt, sugar, alcohol, and saturated fat. Good nutrition should be part of an overall healthy lifestyle, in addition to regular physical activity, not smoking, and managing stress. Sign the pledge to help create the healthiest nation at We are Generation Public Health. 1

3 Nota para Su Salud La Semana de Salud Pública es del 6 al 12 de abril, con el tema de este año: Una Nación Más Saludable El tiempo para la concientización de como cuidar de si mismo yo y de nosotros. A pesar de lo que escuchamos y leemos, America no es la nación más sana en el mundo. En los estados unidos, se gasta más en el cuidado de salud pero se viven vidas más cortas y se sufre más de la salud que en otros países desarrollados. Qué sigue? Sea parte del movimiento de la Semana Nacional de Salud Pública 2015 para crear una nación mas saludable. Hay muchos retos que conquistar, pero todo comienza con un primer paso. SU PROMESA! El reporte de salud de America señala que se Como? Con pasos simples de amor, acción y cuidado. necesita un Sistema de Salud Publica más fuerte. En los estados unidos: 1er Paso: Creando un yo saludable. Mí promesa es alimentarme bien, hacer ejercicio, recibir mis chequeos médicos regularmente, elegir las opciones que me ayuden a mejorar mi salud y darle un buen ejemplo a mi familia y amigos. Qué se puede hacer para evitar que enfermedades amenacen más vidas? Intervenciones de estilo de vida han demostrado ser benefi ciosas para prevenir el 1. La cifra de muertes por enfermedades del corazón es la segunda más alta. 2. Por décadas hemos tenido las cifras más altas de obesidad en todas las edades. 3. Los adultos son los más predispuestos a desarrollar la diabetes. En California (y en la nación), la diabetes es la séptima causa de muertes. Source: American Public Health Association comienzo de enfermedades crónicas, en comparación con el costo de los medicamentos. Por ejemplo, un estudio encontró que los cambios de estilo de vida tales como aumento de la actividad física y pérdida de peso, reduce la aparición de diabetes Tipo 2 en un 58 por ciento durante un período de tres años. Source: American Public Health Association 2do Paso: Sea Activo. Tome descansos durante su día ocupado. Trate una variedad de actividades divertidas como caminar, bailar, jugar pelota, nadar y más. La actividad que usted elija, no tiene que ser intenso para recibir los benefi cios. Evite lastimarse. Trate nuevas actividades poco a poco. Sea activo un mínimo de 2 ½ horas a la semana. Incluya actividades que aumenten el ritmo de respiraciones y latidos de corazón, y que fortalezcan sus músculos. 3er Paso: Aliméntese Bien. El divertirse requiere energía y combustible. Asegúrese comer una variedad de comidas, y de incluir sufi cientes verduras, frutas y productos de grano entero. También incluya alimentos de leche bajos en grasa, carnes magras, aves, pescado y frijoles. Tome mucha agua y use al minimo, el uso de la sal, el azúcar, el alcohol y las grasas saturadas. La buena nutrición debe ser parte de su estilo de vida, incluyendo la actividad física, el no fumar, y el manejo del estrés. Firme su promesa para crear la nación más saludable en la pajina: Somos la Generación Salud Pública. 2

4 Early Detec on - Free Health Screens blood glucose, blood pressure and body fat The Chronic Disease Preven on Program Promoción de Detección Temprana exámenes de salud gratuitos Date City Loca on Hours Contact Informa on Tue 14 Apr Thu 16 Apr Tue 21 Apr Wed 22 Apr Thu 23 Apr Sat 25 Apr Santa Paula West Ventura West Ventura Valley Community Square Church E Main St Red Barn ket 505 N Ventura Ave 4 Way ket 724 Ventura Ave Workrite 1701 Lombard St Amar Ranch ket 1111 E Channel Islands Blvd Dia Del Niño - Cesar Chavez School N quita St 8:00-10:00 A.M. Emily Centeno (805) :00-12:00 P.M. Nancy Luna (805) :12:00 P.M. Daniel Ramirez (805) :00-12:00 A.M. Sonia Fino-Duran (805) :00-12:00 P.M. Jose Cas llo (805) :00-2:00 P.M. Elvira Zavala (805) Diabetes Self-Management & Classes asesoria para personas con diabetes tipo 2 y clases Date City Loca on Hours Contact Informa on Mon 6 Apr Mon 13 Apr Mon 27 Apr (Class) South Santa Paula Santa Paula By appointment only, please. South Public Health 2500 C Street-Suite B1 Santa Paula Public Health 620 W Harvard Blvd Santa Paula Public Health 620 W Harvard Blvd 9:30-4:30 P.M. 9:00-4:30 P.M. 10:00 A.M. Delfina Zermeño (805) Sandra Gipson (805) Deanne Morales (805) Benjamin nez (805) Deanne Morales (805) Benjamin nez (805)

5 Get Fit! promoción de actividad física The Chronic Disease Preven on Program Walking club club de caminata Date Class Type City Loca on Hours Contact Informa on Wednesday Zumba West Ventura Instructor: Cecilia Valdez (No class April 8) Tue & Thu Starts Tue 14 Apr Zumba Instructor: ia Laura Tue & Thu Back Tue 14 Apr Zumba Fillmore Sheridan Way School 573 Sheridan Way Central Sta on Apartments 2950 E Telegraph Rd Cesar Chavez K-8 Cafeteria-224 North Juanita St Instructor: Esther Carcamo (No class ch 31 and April 2, 7 & 9) 6:00-7:00 P.M. 6:00-7:00 P.M. 6:00-6:45 P.M. To learn more about how to par cipate or host an ac vity for your community, please call (805) Monica Tellez-Isaac (805) Monica Campos (805) Sara Rivera (805) Walking Clubs club ubs de cam amin inat ata Date City Loca on Hours Contact Informa on Tue & Fri La Colonia Park 170 N Juanita Ave 8:00-9:15 A.M. Deanne Morales (805)

6 Let s Move with Fruits and Vegetables clases de nutrición con movimiento Nutri on Educa on and Obesity Preven on Program Classes for parents and children. Clases para padres y niños Tema (topic) MyPlate & Stay Ac ve (MiPlato Mantengase Ac vo) Broccoli (Bróculi) Food Demo Grapefruit (Toronja) Taste Test Beets (Remolacha) Taste Test Cabbage (Repollo) Food Demo Berries (Bayas) Taste Tes ng Spinach (Espinaca) Food Demo Cucumber (Pepino) Rethink Your Drink Pleasant Valley NfL - Somis Elementary** School North St- Somis Hours: 9:00-10:00 A.M. Rafaela Frausto - (805) Harrington School FRC/NfL* 2501 Gisler Ave - Hours: 11:00-12:00 P.M. Le cia Barrera (805) Ext 4815 Encanto MSHS Center/Larsen School* 550 E Thomas Ave - Hours: 9:00-10:30 A.M. Rosa Arellano (805) Williams School NfL - * 4300 Anchorage St Hours: 11:00-12:00 P.M. Claudia Vargas (805) Thu 23 Apr Fri 13 Fri 6 Changes may occur without prior no ce. *Spanish. **Bilingual, Spanish and English. Physical Ac vity in every session! Cada sesión incluye ac vidad sica. Thu 30 Apr Fri 20 Fri 13 Tue 5 Fri 27 Fri 20 Thu 7 Fri 17 Apr Fri 3 April Tue 12 Fri 24 Apr Fri 10 Apri Thu 5 Thu 14 Fri 1 Fri 17 April Thu 12 Tue 19 Fri 8 Fri 24 Apr Thu 26 Thu 21 Fri 15 Fri 1 Thu 2 Apr 5

7 One- me Nutri on Classes & Events clases de nutrición individuales y eventos Nutri on Educa on and Obesity Preven on Program Date Ac vity City Loca on Hours Thu 2 Apr Thu 16 Apr Thu 30 Apr Tue 7 Apr Mon 13 Apr Tue 21 Apr Mon 27 Apr Wed 8 Apr Thu 22 Apr Thu 9 Apr Thu 23 Apr Sat 11 Apr Tue 14 Apr* Thu 16 Apr Thu 9 Apr Thu 23 Apr Tue 21 Apr* Wed 22 Apr* Tue 14 Apr Tue 28 Apr Wed 29 Apr* * Not open to the public. Dairy (Taste Tes ng) Dairy (Taste Tes ng) Dairy (Taste Tes ng) Dairy (Taste Tes ng) Rethink Your Drink/ Healthy Beverages MyPlate /Rethink Your Drink Nutri on Workshop Rethink Your Drink/ Healthy Beverages Dairy (Taste Tes ng) Fun & Healthy Snacking Rethink Your Drink Wheel & La no Wheel Dairy (Taste Tes ng) Rethink Your Drink Nutri on Workshop & Waterheroes Downtown WIC 400 S B St South WIC 2500 S C St South WIC 2500 S C St Downtown WIC 400 S B St Revival Center 2640 Alvarado St Christa McAuliffe School 3300 Via ina Ave Linda Vista MSHS Center 2640 Alvarado St Downtown WIC 400 S B St Sierra Linda Elementary 2201 Jasmin Ave Workrite Uniform 500 E Third St South WIC 2500 S C St Cesar Chavez K N quita St 4:00-5:30 P.M. 9:30-11:45 A.M. 2:15-5:30 P.M. 10:45-12:30 P.M. 8:00-9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. 6:00-7:30 A.M. 10:45-12:30 P.M. 2:30-5:30 P.M. 9:00-12:30 P.M. 2:15-4:45 P.M. 3:30 P.M. Contact informa on Grace Gomez (805) Grace Gomez (805) Grace Gomez (805) Grace Gomez (805) Alejandro Elias (805) Gladys Sagastume (805) Alejandro Elias (805) Grace Gomez (805) Empertriz Pinedo (805) Gladys Sagastume (805) Grace Gomez (805) Gladys Sagastume (805)

8 Nutrition Class Series serie de clases de nutrición Nutri on Educa on and Obesity Preven on Program Classes for parents. Clases para padres. English Topics--> Buena Vida Apartments - Ventura 9050 Telephone Rd Hours: English - 2:00-3:30 P.M. Spanish - 6:00-7:30 P.M.* Ivonne Lopez (805) Ext 2270 Montgomery Oaks Apartments* 508 N Montgomery St - Ojai Hours: 6:00-7:30 P.M. Ninfa Zepeda (805) ina West Family Resource Center / NfL-2501 Carob St - * Hours: 11:00-12:30 P.M. Pamela Lopez (805) Ext 6015 Revival Center - El Rio* 2640 Alvarado St Hours: 7:00-8:30 P.M. Monica Ramirez (805) Santa Clara Nfl - Piru Valle Naranjal Center St Hours: 9:00-10:00 A.M. Irma Magaña (805) Spanish* Los temas --> Changes may occur without prior no ce MyPlate/ Stay Active 20 de marzo viernes 22 de abril 27 de abril lunes Make a Change, Label Reading 27 de marzo viernes 29 de abril 4 de mayo lunes Plan, Shop and Save 3 de abril viernes 6 de mayo 11 de mayo lunes Milk and Dairy Products, Build Strong Bones, Go Lean with Protein Fruits and Vegetables Whole Grains Wed 1 April Wed 8 April Wed 15 April 10 de abril viernes 13 de mayo 18 de mayo lunes 17 de abril viernes 20 de mayo 1 de junio lunes 24 de abril viernes 27 de mayo 8 de junio lunes Tue 7 Apr Tue 14 Apr Tue 21 Apr Tue 28 Apr Tue 5 Tue 12 MíPlato & Mantengase Activo A Cambiar Costumbres, Leyendo Etiquetas Planee, Compre, Ahorre Proteína, sín grasa es mejor y Lácteos, desarrollemos huesos fuertes Verduras y Frutas Granos Integrales 7

9 Nutrition Class Series serie de clases de nutrición Nutri on Educa on and Obesity Preven on Program Classes for parents. Clases para padres. English Topics--> Glen City Elementary - Santa Paula 141 S Steckel Dr Hours: 9:00-10:30 A.M. Alice Pacheco (805) Santa Clara NfL - Fillmore 425 Orchard St Hours: 9:00-10:00 A.M. Irma Magaña (805) Sheridan Way Family Resource Center 573 Sheridan Way - Ventura Hours: 5:30-6:30 P.M. Alise Elchele (805) Ext 1310 Center for Employment Training 730 South A St - Hours: 8:30-10:00 A.M. Lance Hays (805) Center for Employment Training 730 South A St - Hours: 10:15-11:45 A.M. Angelina Gonzalez (805) Driffil School (ELAC)* 910 South E St Hours: 8:30-10:00 A.M. Juan Bau sta (805) Spanish* Los temas --> Changes may occur without prior no ce MyPlate/ Stay Active Make a Change, Label Reading Plan, Shop and Save Milk and Dairy Products, Build Strong Bones, Go Lean with Protein Fruits and Vegetables Whole Grains Wed 15 Apr Wed 22 Apr Wed 29 Apr Fri 10 Apr Fri 17 Apr Fri 24 Apr Fri 8 Fri 15 Fri de abril 22 de abril 29 de abril 6 de mayo 13 de mayo 20 de mayo Fri 10 Apr Fri 17 Apr Fri 24 Apr Fri 1 Fri 8 Fri 15 Fri 10 Apr Fri 17 Apr Fri 24 Apr Fri 1 Fri 8 Fri 15 MíPlato & Mantengase Activo A Cambiar Costumbres, Leyendo Etiquetas Planee, Compre, Ahorre Proteína, sín grasa es mejor y Lácteos, desarrollemos huesos fuertes Verduras y Frutas Wed 8 Apr Granos Integrales 8

10 Rethink Your Drink Infused Water Recipe Piense en lo que toma - receta de agua sabor a frutas y verduras Makes 6 servings. 1 cup per serving. Prep Time: 5 minutes Agua de Fresa y Kiwi Ingredients 4 large strawberries, sliced 1/2 kiwi, peeled and sliced Preparation. 1. Fill pitcher halfway with ice. 2. Add sliced strawberries and sliced kiwi. 3. Fill with water. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. 4. Store in refrigerator and drink within 24 hours. Strawberry Kiwi Infused Water Rinde 6 porciones. 1 taza por porción. Ingredients 4 fresas grandes, en rebanadas 1/2 kiwi pelado, en rebanadas Tiempo de preparación: 5 minutos Preparación. 1. Llene media jarra con hielo. 2. Agregue los fresas y el kiwi 3. Llene con agua. Deje enfriar por lo menos 30 minutos antes de servir. 4. Guarde en el refrigerador y tome dentro de 24 horas. 7

11 Community Garden & Fresh Produce April 2015 jardín comunitario y frutas y verduras Camino del Sol Community Vegetable Garden, Garden Hours of Opera on The garden is located in La Colonia where Camino del Sol Road, Entrada Drive and Garfield Avenue meet in. Garden hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Open! Ac#vity Fri 17 & 24 Apr* Sat 18 Apr Hours Contact Informa#on Kindergarten Nutri#on Garden Class Cesar Chavez Elementary 9:30-11:00 A.M. Garden Work Day 9:00-12:00 P.M. Blanca Arias (805) *Not open to the public event. Community kets free seasonal fruits and vegetables Date Frequency City Loca#on Westpark Community Center 450 W Harrison Ave This event is a collabora#ve effort with partner community organiza#ons. Wed 15 Apr monthly West Ventura Hours Contact Informa#on 4:00-5:30 P.M. Anita Diaz (805) Every month the Food Share truck brings seasonal fruits and vegetables to a community. Cada mes el camión de Food Share trae frutas y verduras de la temporada a una comunidad. The service is for anyone living or working in the area. El servicio es para aquellos que viven o trabajan en el área. You only need to share your name, address and number of household members. Solo se necesita saber su nombre, domicilio y el número de personas viviendo en el hogar. 10

12 Healthy Recipe Makes 7 servings. Whole wheat fl our adds a nutty fl avor and texture to these great-tasting pancakes. Dish these up with berries and a glass of milk on the side for a wholesome start to your day! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat fl our 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 eggs 1 container vanilla low-fat (6 oz) 3/4 cup water 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 3/4 cups sliced fresh strawberries 1 container strawberry low-fat yogurt (6 oz) Preparation 1. Heat griddle to 375 or heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Grease with canola oil if necessary (or spray with cooking spray before heating). 2. In large bowl, mix fl our, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. 3. In medium bowl, beat eggs, vanilla yogurt, water and oil with egg beater or wire whisk until well blended. 4. Pour egg mixture all at once into fl our mixture; stir until moistened. 5. For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter from cup onto hot griddle. Cook 1 or 2 minutes or until bubbly on top, puffed and dry around edges. Turn, cook other side. 6. Top each serving (2 pancakes) with 1/4 cup sliced strawberries and 1 to 2 tablespons strawberry yogurt. 11

13 Receta Saludable Sirve: 7 porciones. La harina de trigo integral le agrega un sabor a nuez y textura a estos panqueques sabrosos. Sírvalos con fresas y un vaso de leche para comenzar su día saludablemente! Ingredientes 1 1/2 tazas de harina de trigo integral 3 cucharadas de azúcar 1 cucharadita de polvo de hornear 1/2 cucharadita de bicarbonato de sodio 3 huevos 1 envase de yogur de vainilla bajo en grasa (6 oz) 3/4 taza de aqua 3 cucharadas de aceite canola 1 3/4 tazas de fresas frescas picadas 1 yogur de fresa bajo en grasa (6 oz) Preparación 1. Caliente la plancha a 375 o caliente un sartén de 12 pulgadas a fuego mediano. Engrase con aceite canola si es necesario (o rocié con aceite antiadherente en aerosol antes de calentar). 2. En un tazón grande, mezcle la harina, azúcar, polvo de hornear, bicarbonato y la sal, y póngalo a u lado. 3. En un tazón mediano, bata los huevos, yogur de vainilla, agua y el aceite con una batidora électrica o de mano, hasta que se mezclen bien. 4. Combine la mezcla de huevo con la mezcla de harina. Revuelva hasta que se humedezca. 5. Para cada panqueque, vierta un poco menos de un 1/4 de taza de mezcla sobre la plancha caliente. Cocine cada lado de 1 a 2 minutos o hasta que se esponje con burbujas y las orillas se cuecen. Luego dele la vuelta y cocine igual hasta dorarse. 6. Cubra cada porción (2 panqueques) con 1/4 taza de fresas rebanadas y con 1 a 2 cucharadas de yogur de fre resa sa. 12

14 Partnership for a Healthy Ventura County 2015 Meeting Schedule The healthy ventura county partnership is a coali on that includes ventura county public health, First 5 F o r u m s Date Thu 4 June Type TBA Ventura County and a wide range of community Thu 3 Sep TBA organiza ons and individuals, including businesses, schools, non-profits, local government and networks seeking to improve the health of Ventura County residents, policies and community endeavors. We share the vision that Ventura County will be the na onal model for healthy ea ng, ac ve living and community wellbeing. We promote community and personal changes that lead to healthy ea ng and regular exercise to reduce obesity and related chronic diseases. M e e t i n g s Partnership meets on the 1st Thursday of the month Date Thu 2 Apr Thu 7 Thu 4 June Thu 6 Aug Thu 3 Sep Thu 1 Oct Thu 5 Nov Thu 3 Dec Dark in July Type General General Community Forum* General Community Forum* General General Celebra on * Location is at Behavioral Health Administration Training Room, 1911 Williams Drive, CA General Meetings take place at the Public Works Agency Building (PWAB) A/B Riverabank Drive Saticoy, CA :00-10:00 A.M. Followed by The Steering Committee Meeting 10:00-11:00 A.M. h p://healthyventuracountyorg/ 13

15 Partner & Community Efforts health and wellness opportunities Date Services/Events City Loca on Hours Sat 9 Sat 25 July Sat 17 Oct Tue 7 Apr 1st Tues of the month Wed 8 Apr 1st Wed of the month Wed 8 Apr 1st Wed of the month Wed 22 Apr 4th Wed of the month Tue & Thu Mon-Fri Mon-Fri Call for dates Health Matters in Ventura County is a web-based source for population data and community health information. Managing Your Diabetes Free Diabetes Class Children s Diabetes Management Adult Diabetes Clinic Ventanilla de Salud Tobacco Educa on & Preven on Program Ventura Camarillo Simi Va lley Thousand Oaks Ventura Various St. John s Hospital 1600 N Rose Ave- Cof Rm 2 & 4 Garden Level Livingston Memorial 1996 Eastman Ave Camarillo Community Center 1605 Burnley St Rm 7 Simi Valley Senior Center 3900 Avenida Simi Goebel Senior Center 1385 E Janss Rd-Foothill Rm Pediatric Diagnos c Center 3291 Loma Vista Rd Las Islas South 325 W Channel Islands Blvd Mexican Consulate 3151 W 5th St call it quits callitquits@ventura.org 9:00-12:00 P.M. 1:00-2:30 P.M. 2:30-4:00 P.M. 10:30-12:00 P.M. 1:30-3:00 P.M. 8:00-5:00 P.M. 8:00-5:00 P.M. 8:00-12:00 P.M. Contact informa on Free. To register call (805) Linda Hampson (805) Ext. 723 Kay Urban (805) Irene Guerrero (805) Ivan Rodriguez (805) (805) 201-STOP (7867) Creating the healthiest nation starts with you! To submit your pledge visit, To learn more about community events and services, go to:

16 Programs Directory April 2015 Chronic Disease Preven on Program publishes this monthly Events Calendar to encourage healthy ac ve living through physical ac vity and healthy ea ng in all communi es of Ventura County. Educa onal opportuni es are free of cost and available to residents, families and communi es who are ready to lead healthier lives. Director Silvia Lopez-Navarro Health Screens Blood sugar, blood pressure, and body fat screens and individualized health educa on and referrals to local resources. Chronic Disease Prevention Programs Get Fit Classes Community physical ac vity classes Walking Clubs Assistance with forming a walking club in the community Diabetes Self Management Services Individual Diabetes Self-Management services Diabetes Case Manager Vicky Bobadilla, PA C For more informa on please contact: Deanne Morales Delfina Zermeño Sara Rivera deanne.morales@ventura.org delfina.zermeño@ventura.org sara.rivera@ventura.org Nutri on Educa on and Obesity Preven on Program provides nutri on educa on classes, train-the-trainer nutri on workshops, and cooking and physical ac vity demonstra ons to promote informed food choices and healthier lifestyles. For more informa on please contact: Lizet Garcia Blanca Arias Emperatriz Pinedo Gricelda Gomez Eddie Munizich Alejandro Elias Carolina Ugarte Gladys Sagastume JoAnn Torres lizet.garcia@ventura.org blanca.arias@ventura.org emperatriz.pinedo@ventura.org gricelda.gomez@ventura.org eddie.munizich@ventura.org alejandro.elias@ventura.org carolina.ugarte@ventura.org gladys.sagastume@ventura.org joann.torres@ventura.org Rethink Your Drink Urges everyone to choose refreshing water to quench their thirst instead of sugary drinks. The goal of the ini a ve is to reach all residents and organiza ons in Ventura County to increase the consump on of and access to healthy beverages. For more informa on please contact: Eddie Munizich eddie.munizich@ventura.org Community & School Garden Support Offers support and educa on to families and educators growing their own vegetables and fruits at their local community gardens and schools. For more informa on please contact: Blanca Arias blanca.arias@ventura.org 14