“Fabricando una buena Salud”

Project sponsored by the DOH Hispanic Obesity & Prevention Program

Nutrition Training Workshop forCommunity Health Workers

Objective: Increase CHWs knowledge in the area of good nutrition and making healthy lifestyle choices.

Healthy Nutrition for Hispanics Portion Sizes Benefits of eating fruits &

vegetables Importance of maintaining

healthy weight and its impact on overall health

Project activity - Fruit & vegetable recipes

Outreach EducationCHWs will provide one-on-one education to increase awareness about obesity and encourage healthy eating by:Sharing facts (Obesity)Healthier food choicesEating less fatPortion sizeFruits & vegetablesCulturally sensitive materials

Community Involvement ActivityCHWs will participate in a community health fair or festival to increase awareness about obesity and promote healthier lifestyle choices. Activities include:Healthy food samplingFun learning activities One-on-one educationIncentives