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Nutrition and Activity for Health Programs All Recreate on Fridays (ARF) A free incentive-based program for preschool through middle school age children across the state available during the fall semester. It offers incentives and support to participating groups for physical activity and nutrition activities. Program requires participants to track physical activity as the primary method of behavior modification and provides materials and resources for programming. Register to be an ARF coordinator! Fruits and Veggies More Matters National initiative to increase partnerships and efforts promoting fruits and vegetables. Centennial Mall Garden Market An 8 week worksite garden market will serve local employees in the downtown Lincoln area by increasing access to fresh fruits and veggies. Youth Physical Activity and Nutrition Assessment Form Designed as a clinical tool to guide health care providers through assessment of nutrition and activity behaviors and appropriate goal setting with youth and their caregivers. Currently being pilot tested by a pediatric group at Creighton University Medical Center. Whatcha doin? Campaign A campaign for high school students that promotes eating fruits and veggies and being active through creative media tactics and visual supports. The campaign uses traditional media (T.V. commercials, billboards, and movie screen ads) to extend the campaign into the community. Within the school, the campaign is promoted through peer-to-peer marketing (aka, "Buzz Agents"). "Whatcha doin?" buzz agents market fruit, veggies and being active through fun, innovative acts that can happen anytime and anyplace. With the tag line "How You Do It Is Up To You", buzzers have the ability to help their peers find new and exciting ways of getting more fruits, veggies, and activity in their own unique way. To find out more, visit: www.whatchadoin.org 2006/2007 Grants: Community Grants for Physical Activity and Nutrition Initiatives (Local Public Health Departments eligible to apply) South Heartland District Health Department: offering 5 mini-grants to schools and worksites in the district targeting healthy eating opportunities, specifically increasing fruit and vegetable consumption. Establishing the first Action for Healthy Kids regional team. Hosting a worksite wellness seminar. West Central District Health Department: coordinating “Kids on the Move” program for youth promoting physical activity. Developing “Healthy Pedals”, a borrow-a-bike program for North Platte area residents. Douglas County District Health Department: purchasing bikes and conducting classes for youth. Classes include bike maintenance and safety, trail use, riding time, and a trip to a local grocery store for nutrition demonstrations. Project Drink Milk Placed milk vending machines in 13 schools through a competitive grant process. 75% of vending machine proceeds will go towards future PA/N supports (funding athletic programs was prohibited). Partnered with the NE Dairy Council to provide “got milk” merchandise for schools conducting successful student-driven milk campaigns. Local Public Health Department “Blue Print” grants Collaborate with the Department of Public Health and programs within the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion providing funding to establish community level comprehensive health planning and implementation. Provide trainings for Local Public Health Departments to take primary focus area and develop a comprehensive implementation strategy to address it. Media-Smart Youth Grants An interactive after-school education program that helps young people ages 11 to 13 understand the complex media world around them, and how it can influence their health-especially in regard to nutrition and physical activity. 4 after-school programs were selected to implement the Media Smart Youth curriculum. Walk to School Day Encourages a community based approach to establishing safe pedestrian environments.  Promotes active transportation for youth (preschool through middle school age). 4 mini-grants offered to Nebraska schools through a competitive application process.