IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

Honoring the Gift of ChildrenA Family Wellness Journey

Remember that your children are not your own, but are lent to you by the creator.

Mohawk

IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

Honoring the Gift of ChildrenA Family Wellness Journey

Adapted from WE CAN!

A childhood obesity prevention program

of the National Institutes of Health,

U.S. Dept. Health & Human Services

IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

Honoring the Gift of ChildrenA Family Wellness Journey

A program to improve families’

activity & nutrition

by

Building on actions families are already taking

&

teaching some new skills.

IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

Honoring the Gift of Children: A Family Wellness Journey is

Focused on parents & primary caregivers

Because…..

You are great role models!

You are the boss at home!

You provide great support!

The "Way of The Circle" is passed from generation to generation, from Native elders to the children in the form of stories, traditions, customs and teachings. Native American Proverb

IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

Honoring the Gift of Children is

Designed to reach children (up to age 13) because nutrition & activity habits in the early years can help prevent serious health problems in adults.

Serious health problems such as•Heart disease•Asthma•High blood pressure•Type 2 diabetes•Many more

IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

• Tribal leaders

• Clinic & hospital staff

• Parents-Teachers school groups

• Head Start staff

• Others

People who can support & present Honoring the Gift of Children

IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

A 6-message program focusing on family nutrition & activity.

• Feeding & Modeling Roles for Parents & Eating Roles for Children

• Making Food & Drink Choices for a Healthy Family

• Making Family Meals a Priority

• Not criticizing Body Size & Shape

• Being Physically Active

• Making Changes to Improve Health.

IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

Specific wellness objectives

• Health-promoting foods in the home

• Enjoying small portions at home & at restaurants

• Increasing family physical activity

IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

We Hope you’ll walk away with:

•Ideas & tools

•Ways to be a role model

•Where to get more help

IHS Nutrition ProgramHonoring the Gift of Children

Any questions? Your thoughts?