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 Nutrition and Fitness Resources
All of the following services are provided at low or no cost to your family! For
more family resources, classes and events, visit our
community calendar.
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Mini Chefs Healthy Cooking |
| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department |
Description:
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A fun, interactive, healthy cooking class designed for kids! Class is conducted
once a month at the Mallard Creek Recreation Center. Class is open to the
public but registration is required. |
| Target Audience:
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Children ages 2-5 and their parents. |
| For More Information: |
Call the Program Coordinator, Erin Bayer, at 704-548-8234 |
Program/Service: |
Color Me Healthy |
| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Health Department |
Description:
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A nutrition and physical activity curriculum developed by NC Cooperative
Extension at NC State University for use in childcare facilities and
preschools. Early Childhood Educators trained in the program receive a toolkit
providing 8 lessons and materials teaching children that eating fruits and
vegetables in a rainbow of colors can be lots of fun! |
| Target Audience:
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Children ages 3-6 |
| For More Information: |
Call the Program Coordinator, Priscilla Laula, at 704-336-5392 |
Program/Service: |
Families Eating Smart and Moving More
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| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Health Department |
Description:
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A 4-series class teaching families the skills to be able to eat more meals at
home, eat healthy when eating out, move more in their everyday routine and
watch less television.
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| Target Audience:
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Mecklenburg County families |
| For More Information: |
Call the Program Coordinator, Priscilla Laula, at 704-336-5392 |
Program/Service: |
School Nutrition Services |
| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Health Department |
Description:
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Individual nutrition counseling and case management is provided to students and
families referred or identified appropriate for service. Counseling is
conducted by Registered Dietitians at the child’s school. |
| Target Audience:
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Students preschool through high school |
| For More Information: |
Call the School Nutritionist, Coretta Chaffin, at 704-446-9128 |
Program/Service: |
Body Works Program |
| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Health Department |
Description:
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A 5-week weight management program helping teens develop healthier nutrition
habits, active lifestyles and better communication skills. The program is
implemented in various middle schools, high schools and at the Mecklenburg
County Health Department. |
| Target Audience:
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Young Adults ages 11-18
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| For More Information: |
Call the Program Nutritionist, Coretta Chaffin, at 704-446-9128 |
Program/Service: |
Total Body Program |
| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Health Department |
| Description:
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Total Body Health Club is for teens interested in improving their health. The
program is a peer mediated support group promoting positive health and wellness
behavior change. The club meets once a week for an hour for approximately 2
months. The club is directed by teens and a school health advisor. The program
is implemented in various high schools. |
| Target Audience:
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Young Adults ages 14-18 |
| For More Information: |
Call the Program Coordinator, Coretta Chaffin, at 704-446-9128
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Program/Service: |
Girls On the Run |
| Provider:
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Girls on the Run |
| Description:
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GOTR is a character development program that uses running as a tool to educate
and prepare girls in 3rd - 8th grade, for a lifetime of healthy living and
self-respect. The goals of the programs are to encourage positive emotional,
social, mental, spiritual and physical development in girls ages eight to
thirteen. If you are interested in learning more about the program or volunteer
opportunities with GOTR, please visit
www.gotrcharlotte.org |
| Target Audience:
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Girls ages 8 - 13 |
| For More Information: |
Visit www.gotrcharlotte.org.
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| Program/Service: |
Mecklenburg County Community Gardens |
| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department |
| Description: |
Six designated park sites provide 10 foot x 10 foot plots for individuals to
rent as their own garden space. The soil has already been tilled, limed, and
amended with compost. Water is available at most locations.
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| Target Audience:
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Mecklenburg County residents |
| For More Information: |
Call the Park and Recreation Main Number at 704-336-3854 or visit
http://www.parkandrec.com
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Program/Service: |
5 A Day Program and Coalition |
| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Health Department |
| Description:
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The mission of the 5 A Day Coalition is to better the health of all county
residents by increasing their fruit and vegetable consumption to 5 or more
servings each day. The Coalition follows a detailed action plan to increase
access to fresh produce and to educate the community about the benefits of
eating fruits and vegetables. |
| Target Audience:
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Mecklenburg County residents |
| For More Information: |
Call the 5 A Day Nutritionist, BJ Ratcliffe, at 704-336-6029 |
Program/Service: |
Body and Soul: Celebration of Healthy Eating and Living |
| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Health Department |
| Description: |
Body and Soul is a train-the-trainer program designed for churches in the
African-American community. The Program provides guidance on how to establish a
Wellness Committee or Health Ministry and tips and ideas on how to increase the
congregation’s fruit and vegetable intake. |
| Target Audience:
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African-American churches |
| For More Information: |
Call the 5 A Day Nutritionist, BJ Ratcliffe, at 704-336-6029
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Program/Service: |
African-American Churches Eating Smart and Moving More |
| Provider:
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Mecklenburg County Health Department |
| Description: |
This program is similar to the Body and Soul Program, however, focuses on
general healthy eating where Body and Soul focuses specifically on fruit and
vegetable intake. The Program provides guidance on how to establish a Wellness
Committee or Health Ministry and tips and ideas on how to create a healthy
eating church environment. |
| Target Audience:
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African-American churches |
| For More Information: |
Call the Program Nutritionist, Allison Mignery, at 704-432-3468 |
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