This CDC-recognized diabetes prevention program is an online 12-month lifesytle change program, proven to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes. esmmpreventdiabetes.com
Resource Category: Education
NC Early Childhood Action Plan
The North Carolina Early Childhood Action Plan outlines a cohesive vision, sets benchmarks for impact by the year 2025, and establishes shared stakeholder accountability to achieve statewide goals for young children from birth through age 8. www.ncdhhs.gov/about/department-initiatives/early-childhood/early-childhood-action-plan
Promoting Healthy Weight for Young Children
This 173-page document released by the North Carolina Institute of Medicine in 2013 provides recommendations of evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies that focused on reducing childhood obesity, and developing a blueprint to prevent or reduce early childhood obesity in North Carolina. Promoting Healthy Weight for Young Children: A Blueprint for Preventing Early Childhood Obesity in North… Read more »
Go NAPSACC
Go NAPSACC is recognized by the Center for Excellence in Training and Research Translation as an effective, evidence-based program. A White House report called NAPSACC a “model program” to promote healthy habits in child care programs. Go NAPSACC is a national program that is currently used 20+ states, making it a widely used tool for… Read more »
Wayfinding Guide
Move More North Carolina: A Guide to Wayfinding Communities of all sizes are using wayfinding to promote walking and walkability. Move More North Carolina: A Guide to Wayfinding is a great first step in planning for a healthier, more walkable community. The guide explains why wayfinding is an important part of creating walkable communities, demonstrates… Read more »
Walking Map Guide
A common barrier to physical activity is the lack of a safe, convenient, inexpensive place to be physically active. The Move More Walking Map Guide addresses this barrier by providing step-by-step guidelines to promote safe walking routes in and around communities, schools, worksites and faith-based organizations to encourage people to move more. The Move More… Read more »
Stoplight Food Guide
This visual guide created by East Carolina University Pediatric Healthy Weight Research and Treatment Center uses a stoplight concept to show which food choices are healthiest to eat anytime and which should be enjoyed in moderation. It is designed for consumers and is particularly useful as a teaching tool for children. The Stoplight Food Guide… Read more »
Steps to Health, NC State SNAP-Ed
The goal of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is to assist those eligible for food assistance to eat smart and move more and reduce risk factors for developing nutrition-related chronic disease, such as obesity. NC State University’s SNAP-Ed program, Steps to Health, educates and inspires limited resource North Carolinians to eat smart and move… Read more »
Stairwell Guide
Move More North Carolina: A Guide to Stairwell Initiatives is a useful planning tool that provides step-by-step guidelines for anyone interested in implementing a stairwell initiative. The guide also provides links to downloadable promotional signs and examples of stairwell initiatives in place across North Carolina. Stairwell initiatives promote using the stairs as a way to… Read more »
Snacks and Drinks Guide
Eat Smart North Carolina: Snacks and Drinks This colorful guide provides information and tips on when to snack and choosing healthy snack options. It is designed as a stand-alone piece for consumers, but can be used in a group setting as well. Download a copy of the Guide now… Low resolution version for desktop printing… Read more »