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Messaging Program In collaboration between OLOLs Childrens Mobile Unit and Healthy BR, a curriculum was developed to promote active lifestyles and healthy eating that has been implemented in are elementary schools, summer camps, hospitals, and clinics. This program is designed to instill in children at a young age to eat 5 fruits and veggies daily, only have 2 hours or less of recreational screen time, at least 1 hour of physical activity, 0 sweetened drinks, and 10 hours of sleep each night.

Healthy BR Restaurants Collaboration between the four area hospitals and the Baton Rouge Dietetic Association to certify healthy options at local restaurants and provide technical assistance and healthy eating option promotion. You can check out local approved restaurants on Healthy BRs Facebook page.

222 Saint Louis Street, 3rd floor Baton Rouge, LA 70802 (225) 389-3100 www.healthybr.com Facebook.com/HealthyBR @HealthyBR

Population Health
Obesity

What is Healthy BR?

Healthy BR, launched in 2008, is an initiative of Mayor-President Melvin L. Kip Holden to communicate, coordinate, and collaborate around our Citys health priorities. These priorities were established through a Community Health Needs Assessment that involved over 40 partner organizations. These priorities were narrowed down to four that drive Healthy BRs action plans today: obesity, overutilization of emergency departments, HIV, and mental health. This brochure will walk through the different parts of the obesity component of Healthy BR.

Taking Action Against Obesity

Fresh Beginnings Grant: A $1 million grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation to leverage high-impact partnerships which promote food access, healthy lifestyles, and active living in 3 target areas.
Red Stick Mobile Farmers: The market has 4 weekly stops that provide fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables in North Baton Rouge Food Access Policy Commission: The Commission has identified barriers to food access in North Baton Rouge and is researching best policies to inform the Metro Council. Project Fit America: Has installed fitness equipment and trained PE teachers at 4 local elementary schools. Its Your Life Curriculum: The Evlyn J. Daniel Foundation has trained 70 classroom teachers on a curriculum was developed to integrate fitness and nutrition education across all disciplines and grade levels.