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 - ECE
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
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 »
Smart Start
Smart Start is a partnership between the North Carolina Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation and the North Carolina Partnership for Children and addresses early childhood obesity by helping communities and child care centers create environments, practices and policies that encourage young children to eat healthy and be physically active. Visit the Smart Start website.