Dallas Area Coalition to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Mission

Prevent childhood obesity by encouraging physical activity and optimal nutrition for children through collaborative community, corporate and educational efforts.

Geographical area:  Collin and Dallas counties

Priorities:

· Encourage collaboration among existing community resources

· Research and provide culturally competent educational materials

· Research and promote best practices

· Serve as a forum for speakers

· Engage in outreach and media campaigns

· Support the creation of programs and services

· Identify funding opportunities

Co-founded in January 2005 by Children's Medical Center Dallas and Community Council of Greater Dallas with a membership of more than 90 organizations. 

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News & Events

Upcoming:

Get Kidz Fit, Saturday, April 26, 2008, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Dallas Fair Park:  A free, fun-filled festival to educate and engage children and families about wellness and nutrition.  It showcases simple ways families can incorporate physical activity and nutritious eating into their daily lives.

Be among the first to lend your support to Get Kidz Fit for 2008, launching a tradition of wellness and fitness among children and families in Dallas.  To find out more, go to www.getkidzfit.org or email admin@ccgd.org to volunteer

Past:

Preliminary Report (PDF) - Shaping America’s Youth® Town Meeting, Dallas, Texas – April 22, 2006

Childhood Obesity Coalition E-Newsletter – July 2006 (PDF)

Resources

Directory of Services – Helping Children & Their Families Eat Smart and Be Active (The Directory consists of this 2008 PDF and the English and Spanish Web Site PDFs below – download all three for a complete Directory)

Web Sites for Healthy Eating & Energizing Activities for Families & Kids:

English (PDF)

Spanish (PDF)

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