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Veggies for Nevada Kids
This program addresses the nutrition needs of Native American children and childhood obesity. Project goals are to 1) increase awareness of and exposure to a variety of vegetables and fruits, including traditional Native American varieties via classroom nutrition lessons and a school wide fruit tasting event, 2) provide an introduction to plant growing with in-class” gardening” experiences, and 3) engage the parents through take home assignments and newsletters.
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.
