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Get Active Eat Healthy
The Get Active Eat Healthy program addressed issues and habits that are contributing to an increased incidence of obesity and metabolic disorders among enrolled members and community members of Ft. Berthold Reservation.
Back to Basics Gardening Nutrition and Education
In FY2005, Fort Belknap Indian Health Service Unit’s Ten-Leading Causes of Direct Outpatient care are all diet related diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer. In FY2006 Montana Vital Statistics Report, published by the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services indicates cancer, heart disease and diabetes as the top leading causes of death in the State. Again, these are all nutrition/diet-related diseases, which indicate the great need to address the types of foods we eat, the preparation and the amount of physical exercise we are initiating.
Preserving Nutritious Foods and Food Safety
With the prevalence of diabetes in Native American people and obesity problems nationwide there is a need across the country and locally to increase availability of fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables for families and communities. On the Flathead Indian Reservation there are 650 reported cases of diabetes in the tribal community. Few Native American families garden and
Advancing Horticultural Programming
The Michigan Federally-recognized Tribes Extension Project (FRTEP) seeks to support the health, well-being, financial
independence and cultural preservation of four Michigan Indian tribes through the creation of a full-time Tribal Extension Educator position that will assist the tribes in advancing their horticultural programming. Michigan State University (MSU)
