Children from New Mexico to New York Learn How to Eat Healthy and Stay Fit with the General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids Program.MINNEAPOLIS Minneapolis (mĭn'ēăp`əlĭs), city (1990 pop. 368,383), seat of Hennepin co., E Minn., at the head of navigation on the Mississippi River, at St. Anthony Falls; inc. 1856. -- Fifty community-based organizations and schools across the U.S. have received grants totaling $500,000 to support innovative programs that equip e·quip tr.v. e·quipped, e·quip·ping, e·quips 1. a. To supply with necessities such as tools or provisions. b. children with the tools they need to live healthy, balanced and active lives. The Champions for Healthy Kids grants program is a partnership of the General Mills  This article or section may contain a proseline.Please help [ convert this timeline] into prose or, if necessary, a . Foundation, the American Dietetic Association The American Dietetic Association (ADA) is the United States' largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, with nearly 65,000 members. Approximately 75 % of ADA's members are registered dietitians and about 4 % are dietetic technicians, registered. Foundation and the President's Challenge. Since 2002, the program has invested more than $8 million in youth nutrition nutrition, study of the materials that nourish an organism and of the manner in which the separate components are used for maintenance, repair, growth, and reproduction. Nutrition is achieved in various ways by different forms of life. and fitness programs that have served over 150,000 children across the country. Each of this year's 50 nonprofit A corporation or an association that conducts business for the benefit of the general public without shareholders and without a profit motive. Nonprofits are also called not-for-profit corporations. Nonprofit corporations are created according to state law. groups, schools or government organizations will receive a grant of $10,000 to help bolster This article is about the pillow called a bolster. For other meanings of the word "bolster", see bolster (disambiguation). A bolster (etymology: Middle English, derived from Old English, and before that the Germanic word bulgstraz new or current programming. The programs serve a cross section of children cutting across racial, geographic and economic lines. They include: --The THINK for Student Health program in Santa Ana Santa Ana, city, El Salvador Santa Ana (sän'tä ä`nä), city (1993 pop. 129,873), W El Salvador. It is the second largest city in the country and the commercial and processing center for a sugarcane, coffee, and cattle region. , Calif., which will introduce a nutrition and fitness curriculum to after-school programs serving 2,000 primarily Spanish-speaking Adj. 1. Spanish-speaking - able to communicate in Spanish communicatory, communicative - able or tending to communicate; "was a communicative person and quickly told all she knew"- W.M.Thackeray elementary school elementary school: see school. students living in poverty. The program will provide skills for eating nutritionally balanced foods and incorporating daily physical activities into the lives of these students, many of whom can't afford to participate in organized sports and receive limited nutritional training at home. --The Color Me Healthy Curriculum, developed by the University of Arkansas The University of Arkansas strives to be known as a "nationally competitive, student-centered research university serving Arkansas and the world." The school recently completed its "Campaign for the 21st Century," in which the university raised more than $1 billion for the school, used for the Medical Sciences Head Start Program in Little Rock. Recognizing that 38 percent of Arkansas Arkansas, river, United States Arkansas (ärkăn`zəs, är`kənsô'), river, c.1,450 mi (2,330 km) long, rising in the Rocky Mts., central Colo. children are overweight Overweight Refers to an investment position that is larger than the generally accepted benchmark. Notes: For example, if a company normally holds a portfolio whose weighting of cash is 10%, and then increases cash holdings to 15%, the portfolio would have an overweight , the program, will expose To make available. When software "exposes" certain functions, it makes those routines available to the programmer through a programming interface (API). If a company "exposes" its Web services, it is making certain services available to users or to other companies over the Web. preschool children and their parents to healthier lifestyles by adding more fruits and vegetables to their diets, drinking more water, controlling portions, choosing healthy snacks and increasing physical activity through an hour of active play every day and aerobics aerobics (ârō`biks), [Gr.,=with oxygen], system of endurance exercises that promote cardiovascular fitness by producing and sustaining an elevated heart rate for a prolonged period of time, thereby pumping an increased amount of oxygen-rich . --The ReCharge re·charge tr.v. re·charged, re·charg·ing, re·charg·es To charge again, especially to reenergize a storage battery. re Western Kentucky Kentucky, state, United States Kentucky (kəntŭk`ē, kĭn–), one of the so-called border states of the S central United States. It is bordered by West Virginia and Virginia (E); Tennessee (S); the Mississippi R. ! Program uses fun, interactive team-based activities and goal-setting to teach third- through sixth-graders in rural Kentucky how to develop good nutrition and physical fitness habits. --The Go the Extra Mile-Cleveland program in St. Paul St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn., will introduce nutrition and fitness education to children from Cleveland Cleveland, former county, England Cleveland, former county, NE England, created under the Local Government Act of 1972 (effective 1974). It was composed of the county boroughs of Hartlepool and Teeside and parts of the former counties of Durham and Middle School, many of whom are recent immigrants from refugee refugee, one who leaves one's native land either because of expulsion or to escape persecution. The legal problem of accepting refugees is discussed under asylum; this article considers only mass dislocations and the organizations that help refugees. camps in Thailand Thailand (tī`lănd, –lənd), Thai Prathet Thai [land of the free], officially Kingdom of Thailand, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 65,444,000), 198,455 sq mi (514,000 sq km), Southeast Asia. or who have fled their countries because of political unrest Unrest is a sociological phenomenon, for instance:
nu·tri·tious adj. Providing nourishment; nourishing. nutritious affording nourishment. food choices. "We are inspired by the passion, creativity and drive of these grassroots Adj. 1. grassroots - fundamental; "the grassroots factor in making the decision" basic - pertaining to or constituting a base or basis; "a basic fact"; "the basic ingredients"; "basic changes in public opinion occur because of changes in priorities" 2. programs that are making an impact in their communities by helping children and teens learn how to eat better and become more physically active," said Ellen El·len , Mount A peak, 3,514.2 m (11,522 ft) high, of southern Utah. Goldberg Luger Lu·ger n. A German semiautomatic pistol introduced before World War I and widely used by German troops in World War II. [Originally a trademark.] Noun 1. , executive director of the General Mills Foundation and a General Mills vice president. "We know from numerous studies that a child's diet and level of activity affects his or her school performance, mental and emotional well- being and long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. physical health." The grant recipients are required to incorporate a fitness and nutrition component in their program, and operate with the guidance of a dietetic dietetic /di·e·tet·ic/ (di?ah-tet´ik) pertaining to diet or proper food. di·e·tet·ic adj. 1. Of or relating to diet. 2. professional. Using its resources and expertise on nutrition issues, the American Dietetic Association Foundation plays a critical role in evaluating the grant proposals. An additional component of the Champions for Healthy Kids program includes sponsorship of the Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards (PALA), as well as the development of nutrition and fitness mentoring models. For example, the General Mills Foundation supports the PALA program in Minneapolis Public Schools Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is a school district that covers all of the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Leadership The Minneapolis Board of Education describes itself as a "a policy-making body responsible for selecting the superintendent and overseeing the , where this year, some 8,500 second- through eighth-graders earned the PALA award for completing the six-week fitness program. Information on the General Mills Champions program, grant applications, best practices and model programs that can be adopted by any organization are available at www.generalmills.com/foundation. Additional information on the Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards can be found at www.presidentschallenge.org See .org. (networking) org - The top-level domain for organisations or individuals that don't fit any other top-level domain (national, com, edu, or gov). Though many have .org domains, it was never intended to be limited to non-profit organisations. RFC 1591. The General Mills Foundation, celebrating more than 50 years of giving, is a champion for stronger communities. In fiscal 2005, General Mills awarded $78 million to communities across the country, representing more than 5 percent of company pretax pre·tax adj. Existing before tax deductions: pretax income. pretax adj [profit] → vor (Abzug der) Steuern profits that year. Of the total, the Foundation contributed more than $20 million in grants in the targeted areas of youth nutrition and fitness, social services social services Noun, pl welfare services provided by local authorities or a state agency for people with particular social needs social services npl → servicios mpl sociales , education, and arts and culture. General Mills recently ranked number 14 on the Business Ethics business ethics, the study and evaluation of decision making by businesses according to moral concepts and judgments. Ethical questions range from practical, narrowly defined issues, such as a company's obligation to be honest with its customers, to broader social magazine list of the 100 best corporate citizens. In 2005, Business Week named the company one of the nation's "most generous cash givers" for corporate philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. . The American Dietetic Association Foundation is the philanthropic phil·an·throp·ic also phil·an·throp·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by philanthropy; humanitarian. 2. Organized to provide humanitarian or charitable assistance: arm of American Dietetic Association. It is a 501(c)(3) charity devoted exclusively to nutrition and dietetics dietetics /di·e·tet·ics/ (-iks) the science of diet and nutrition. di·e·tet·ics n. The branch of therapeutics concerned with the practical application of diet in relation to health and disease. . The Foundation funds scholarships and awards, education and research projects, and ADA Ada, city, United States Ada (ā`ə), city (1990 pop. 15,820), seat of Pontotoc co., S central Okla.; inc. 1904. It is a large cattle market and the center of a rich oil and ranch area. strategic initiatives that promote optimal nutrition health and well-being of the public. It is the largest provider of scholarships and awards in the field of dietetics.
2006 GENERAL MILLS CHAMPIONS FOR HEALTHY KIDS
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GRANT RECIPIENTS (listed by state):
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Nonprofit Organization/School Program City State
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O'Rourke Elementary School Healthy Kids: A Mobile AL
Family Affair
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University of Arkansas Foundation University of Little Rock AR
Arkansas for
Medical Sciences
Head Start/Early
Head Start
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YMCA of Metropolitan Tucson Partners for Tucson AZ
Healthy Active
Children,
Companeros Para
Ninos Sanos y
Activos
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Generations Community Wellness Healthy Hawks San Jose CA
Centers, Inc.
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Smart Start Child Development SALUD! - Compre, Ojai CA
Center Cocine, Coma /
HEALTH! - Buy,
Cook, Eat -
Nutrition
Workshops for
Parents
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Stanford University Board of Healthy Weight Palo Alto CA
Trustees Healthy Futures:
A parent-to-
parent cross-
training model
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Strategic Health Communications ENRG Campaign Santa Cruz CA
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THINK Together THINK for Student Santa Ana CA
Health
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Metro Community Provider Network, Health Nuts (HN) Englewood CO
Inc. (MCPN)
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DC Department of Health/DC WIC Fruit and Fitness Washington DC
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Lutheran Social Services of Second Harvest Jacksonville FL
Northeast Florida, Inc. Food Bank Kids
Cafe - Feeding
Body & Mind
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Boys & Girls Club of Bulloch Eating Right and Statesboro GA
County, Inc. Keeping Fit in
the Boro
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Soccer in the Streets Positive-Choice Atlanta GA
Soccer
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East Side Health District GET SMART AT East St. IL
EDGEMONT Louis
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University of Illinois Foundation College of Chicago IL
Nursing
McAuliffe
Champions
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Clarian Health Partners, Inc. Committed to Kids Indianapolis IN
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Memorial Health System, Inc. Fit WIC Activity South Bend IN
Kit: Play Time
Tricks and Carrot
Sticks
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Purdue University-Purdue We Can! Enhancing Indianapolis IN
Extension-Marion County Children's
Activity &
Nutrition
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Healthy Schools, Inc. ReCharge Western Louisville KY
Kentucky!
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Paducah Park Services Paducah Park Paducah KY
Services
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Pendleton County Education Take 10! Falmouth KY
Foundation, Inc.
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Salisbury State University Healthy Kids, Salisbury MD
Foundation, Inc. (Lower Shore Healthy You:
Child Care Resource Center) Promoting Healthy
Habits in Child
Care
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YMCA of Grand Rapids Healthy U Grand Rapids MI
Nutrition
Carnivals
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Cleveland Junior High School GO THE EXTRA St. Paul MN
MILE-
CLEVELAND
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Community Foundation of Northwest Get Healthy NOW! Hernando MS
Mississippi, Inc. My Life, My
Health, My Choice
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Oxford Elementary School Trek Across Oxford MS
America
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Bladen Lakes Primary School Five a Day, in Elizabethtown NC
Every Way!
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Middle Fork Elementary School Middle Fork Walkertown NC
Mariners Walking
And Wellness
Program
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Abrazos Family Support Services Sandoval County Bernalillo NM
Health Commons
Family Support
Program
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New York and Presbyterian Healthy Schools New York NY
Hospitals Healthcare System, Inc. in Motion (HSM)
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New York City Health and Jacobi Medical Bronx NY
Hospitals Corp Center Family
Weight Management
Program
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New York State Federation of Movimeinto y Hyde Park NY
Growers' and Processors' Alegria -
Association, Inc. Movement and Joy
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Yeled V'Yalda Early Childhood Healthy Families, Brooklyn NY
Center, Inc. Healthy Kids
Program
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YMCA of Dutchess County Project F.A.A.N. Poughkeepsie NY
(Fostering
Adolescent
Activity and
Nutrition)
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Cleveland Heights-University SMART! (Students Cleveland OH
Heights City School District: Making A Heights
Monticello Middle School Realistic
Transformation)!
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Ohio Department of Health Healthy Ohioans- Columbus OH
Buckeye Best
Healthy Schools
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Tulsa Public Schools It's All About Tulsa OK
Kids!
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Glade Run Lutheran Services Fitness for Life Zelienople PA
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WellFit, Inc. Wellsville, Inc. Erie PA
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Partners for Active Living Move More, Eat Spartanburg SC
Smart
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South Carolina Department of Kids In Motion North SC
Health and Environmental Control Charleston
Region 7
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YMCA of Anderson South Carolina Anderson YMCA Anderson SC
Afterschool & Day
Camp Program
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Cannon County Board of Education Cannon County Woodbury TN
CATCH (Children,
Adults Together
Choose Health)
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The Children's Shelter Healthy Change San Antonio TX
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South Plains Food Bank Kids Cafe Five Lubbock TX
Minute Fitness
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Charles City Elementary School Be Healthy for Charles City VA
Life
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Community Improvement Council, "I Am Moving, I Danville VA
Inc. - Head Start Am Learning"
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Oak Harbor Middle School Hip-2-Be-Fit Oak Harbor WA
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YMCA of Wenatchee Valley Youth & Teen Wenatchee WA
Center Exercise
Extreme
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Friends of Troy Gardens, Inc. Project Grow! Madison WI
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