Jinna's Hip Hop Health Initative
Goal
This after school program was conducted at two elementary schools located in Northwest St. Louis City schools and within the 57th District The goal was to encourage and promote lifestyle modifications as it relates to nutrition, fitness and health. The 2-hour weekly sessions held at respective schools within the district provided health related alternatives and physical education resources to area students and families.
Outcome
Currently staff has successfully formed partnerships with 11 public schools located in the 57th District all of which have identified 25- 30 youth per school that match the description outlined for the Hip-Hop Health Initiative (Obesity) program (below).
This after school program was conducted at two elementary schools located in Northwest St. Louis City schools and within the 57th District The goal was to encourage and promote lifestyle modifications as it relates to nutrition, fitness and health. The 2-hour weekly sessions held at respective schools within the district provided health related alternatives and physical education resources to area students and families.
Outcome
Currently staff has successfully formed partnerships with 11 public schools located in the 57th District all of which have identified 25- 30 youth per school that match the description outlined for the Hip-Hop Health Initiative (Obesity) program (below).
What is Obesity?
Obesity is a complex, multi-factorial chronic disease involving environmental (social and cultural), genetic, physiologic, metabolic, behavioral and psychological components. It is the second leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
Overweight and obesity are part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ health agenda that have steadily moved away from their established targets for improvement, today, public health leaders recognize obesity as a “neglected public health problem.” This fact sheet will demonstrate the impact of overweight and obesity on millions of Americans of all ages and both genders.
Overweight and obesity are part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ health agenda that have steadily moved away from their established targets for improvement, today, public health leaders recognize obesity as a “neglected public health problem.” This fact sheet will demonstrate the impact of overweight and obesity on millions of Americans of all ages and both genders.
