Welcome to the Schools and After-School Programs section of the
Childhood Obesity Prevention in Opa-Locka project website
The second goal of the Opa-Locka Call to Action is to "Promote health education and advocacy efforts to increase access to healthy food for residents and schools located in the Opa-Locka area." Including partnerships with schools and after-school programs to:
• Provide food demonstrations and taste test activities at schools and after-school programs.
• Initiate a daily food journal for students.
• Plant organic gardens and integrate food and nutrition lessons into school curriculum.
• Engage school wellness committees and parent advisory committees in best practices.
• Implement 4H programs in schools.
• Increase access to healthy and affordable foods throughout the community.
• Recruit teachers and support staff members to be role models for healthy living and cooking demonstrations.
• Engage parents and school wellness committees in promoting healthy food choices.
Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary School, Opa-Locka, FL