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After more than 20 years of serving North Carolina, Be Active Kids continues to improve the health of children and child care providers by providing materials, training and technical support in four focus areas; motor skill development, health-related fitness, play, and nature. Our award-winning curricula has been our calling card to more than 10,000 child… Read more »

North Carolina participants ran, jumped, danced and cheered their way to victory at the North Carolina Senior Games State Finals this fall. 3,100 elite athletes and artists competed in various sports and art competitions with over 900 volunteers coordinating the activities. The fun will continue at one of the 52 Local Games happening all across… Read more »

Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) has funded fourteen schools within North Carolina with grant funding to improve physical activity and nutrition education initiatives, with projects such as school gardens, gaga ball pits, water bottle filling stations and more planned for the 2019-2020 School Year! See the list of funded schools here: Funded Schools. These projects are… Read more »

Choices In Wellness has started the Facebook group NC Sisters Together that currently has over 70 members. They have recently added a mentorship component to the Facebook group for members to identify someone who can help them stay motivated and accountable. Choices In Wellness has partnered with Marquita Robertson at The Collaborative NC and Jalisha… Read more »

American Bone Health focused on falls prevention during September in support of the National Council on Aging’s observance of Falls Prevention Awareness. American Bone Health hosted its signature Stepping Out Strong events in 15 communities across the country including several in North Carolina. These events, led by local volunteer Peer Educators, educate older adults about… Read more »

Our next Eat Smart, Move More NC membership meeting will be this Thursday, December 5, at the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University (4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh). The formal meeting is from 1:00-3:30 pm and a networking lunch will be provided from 12:00-1:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Dear Eat Smart, Move More NC Members, The end of the calendar year marks momentous beginnings for Eat Smart, Move More NC! As I write this first letter as Chair of your Executive Committee, I feel excited, honored, and grateful. It is an exciting time as Eat Smart, Move More NC will release three key resources this… Read more »