General Mills Champions Grants Awarded to Help Children Nationwide Develop Skills to Eat Healthy and Stay Fit.Lifestyle Editors/Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2004 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, American American, river, 30 mi (48 km) long, rising in N central Calif. in the Sierra Nevada and flowing SW into the Sacramento River at Sacramento. The discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill (see Sutter, John Augustus) along the river in 1848 led to the California gold rush of 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. Association Foundation and President's Challenge Fifty 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. community groups across the U.S. received grants totaling $500,000 from the General Mills Foundation to support pioneering programs that help children develop lifelong nutrition and physical fitness habits. Now in its second year, the General Mills Champions program is a 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. partnership between the General Mills 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. Additional components of the initiative include sponsorship of the Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards (PALA), as well as the development of nutrition and fitness mentoring models. The initiative provides grants of $10,000 to schools or nonprofit community groups with 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 and their families with skills they need to eat a balanced diet balanced diet n. A diet that furnishes in proper proportions all of the nutrients necessary for adequate nutrition. balanced diet and exercise on a regular basis. This year's grant winners include programs such as Splash! Kids Aquatic Program for low-income low-in·come adj. Of or relating to individuals or households supported by an income that is below average. African-American families in Philadelphia Philadelphia, ancient cities Philadelphia, name of several ancient cities. One was in Lydia, W Asia Minor (now W Turkey). At the foot of Mt. Tmolus and near the location of modern Alaşehir, it was founded in the 2d cent. B.C. . Others include the Reading, Running and Celery Sticks Noun 1. celery stick - celery stalks cut into small sticks crudites - raw vegetables cut into bite-sized strips and served with a dip celery - stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning program in St. Louis Louis, titular duke of Burgundy Louis, 1682–1712, titular duke of Burgundy; grandson of King Louis XIV of France. He became heir to the throne on the death (1711) of his father, Louis the Great Dauphin. that combines physical activities with a reading program for 3-5-year-olds; Portland's Healthy Start Program-Nutrition and Fitness Services that targets first-time mothers between the ages of 16 and 20; Give Me Five, an after-school program in Paul, Idaho Paul is a city in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States. The population was 998 at the 2000 census. The first settlers in the area came because of the construction of the Minidoka Dam. Early setters wanted to get ahead of the rush for the coming homesteading. in which healthy snacks will be served, 20 minutes will be devoted to physical activities, and a registered dietitian registered dietitian, n See dietitian, registered. will present a weekly nutrition activity for students. "Our success with the program last year demonstrates the power of partnering with local organizations across America to provide young people with the tools they need to live healthy, balanced and active lives," said Chris Shea, president of the General Mills Foundation. "The program dovetails with the long-term work of the President's Challenge, the ADAF ADAF American Dental Association Foundation ADAF American Dietetic Association Foundation ADAF Advection Dominated Accretion Flow ADAF Appropriate Development for Africa Foundation ADAF Asociatia pentru Dezvoltarea Antreprenoriatului Feminin ADAF Active Duty Air Force and General Mills." Utilizing its resources and expertise on nutrition issues, the ADAF plays a critical role in evaluating the grant proposals. In addition to the grants, the General Mills Foundation provides support for up to 50,000 young people who participate in the President's Challenge and earn the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) for their commitment to a physically active and fit lifestyle. Any community-based, nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. or agency is eligible to apply for this annual program for one of 50 grants of $10,000 each. Preschools, as well as elementary, middle and high schools are eligible. Among the requirements for receiving a General Mills Champions grant is that the program must include both a strong nutrition education and a physical activity component. 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. The General Mills Foundation, celebrating its 50th year of giving, is a champion for stronger communities. In fiscal year 2003, General Mills awarded $77 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. Of that amount, the Foundation awarded a total of $20 million in grants in the targeted areas of youth nutrition and fitness, family life, education, and arts and culture. 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 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. . 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 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. 2004 General Mills Champions Grant Recipients: Splash! Kids Aquatic Program Arthritis Foundation, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Fitness Counts: 1, 2, 3! Be Active North Carolina, Inc. Durham, North Carolina Project: H.E.L.L.O. (Healthier Eating Life Line Options) Beatrice Caffrey Youth Service, Inc. Chicago, Illinois The C.H.A.S.E. Program (Creating Healthy & Active School Environments) Benicia Unified School District Benicia, California T.E.E.N. (Teen Education in Exercise and Nutrition) Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Clinical Services Department Reno, Nevada Fitness Fusion Boys & Girls Club of Allentown Allentown, Pennsylvania Dancing for Fitness Buffalo Inner City Ballet Buffalo, New York Rural Alaska Program Camp Fire USA Alaska Council Anchorage, Alaska Train the Trainers Children's Hunger Alliance Columbus, Ohio Choctaw Nation "I Have the Power" Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma--Choctaw Nation Health Services Authority Talihina, Oklahoma Child Life and Education Church Health Center (CHC) Memphis, Tennessee Learn and Earn Cincinnati Recreation Commission Foundation Cincinnati, Ohio Program E.N.E.R.G.Y. (Education, Nutrition and Exercise for Growing Youth) Colorado State University Foundation Fort Collins, Colorado Wellness is Cool Columbia Valley Community Health Wenatchee, Washington Project Health Community Action Project of Tulsa County, Inc. Tulsa, Oklahoma Lifelong Wellness for Kids Conemaugh Health Care Systems Johnstown, Pennsylvania "It's My Body!" East Bay Asian Youth Center Oakland, California Project L.I.F.E. (Learning the Importance of Fitness Early) East Islip Union Free School District Islip Terrace, New York Healthy Start Program--Nutrition and Fitness Services Easter Seals Oregon Portland, Oregon Filer Elementary Walkers Filer Elementary School Filer, Idaho 180 Days to a Healthier School Florence School District Three--Scranton Elementary School Scranton, South Carolina Atlanta After-School All-Stars Program Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia Uniquely Me! Inside and Out, Loving the Skin You're In and the Busy Girls' Guide to Exercise Girl Scouts of Conifer Council Texarkana, Arkansas A Healthy You Girl Scouts of Metro Detroit Detroit, Michigan Highway to Health Girl Scouts Peacepipe Council Redwood Falls, Minnesota Reading, Running and Celery Sticks Grace Hill Settlement House St. Louis, Missouri Calcium Girls (CAL-Girls) Greater Minneapolis Girl Scout Council Minneapolis, Minnesota Windham Southeast Supervisory Union's Nutrition and Fitness Challenge Green Mountain Training Center for Healthy Schools and Communities Brattleboro, Vermont Choose F.U.N.! (Fitness Understanding Nutrition) High Country Counseling and Resource Centers Afton, Wyoming Native Youth Posse Ho-Chunk Community Development Corporation Walthill, Nebraska Food & Fitness Craze Iowa 4-H Foundation Ames, Iowa Family Nutrition Education Project La Rabida Children's Hospital Chicago, Illinois Mighty Bites Lakewood Legacy Foundation Lakewood, Colorado Walking on Sunshine Lockhart Elementary Magnet Tampa, Florida Fit for Life Lockhart Independent School District Lockhart, Texas Promoting Lifetime Activity for Youth (P.L.A.Y.) Maricopa County Department of Public Health Phoenix, Arizona Girls Jumping in Memphis (G.J.I.M.) Memphis and Shelby County Health Department--Community Development Section Memphis, Tennessee E.F.F.E.C.T. (Establishing Fit Families through Education, Communication and Training) Miami Valley Health Improvement Council, Inc. Fairborn, Ohio Campeones De Salud (Healthy Champions) Northside Inter-Church Agency, Inc. Fort Worth, Texas Youth Nutrition and Fitness Grant Ohio University Athens, Ohio Give Me Five Paul Elementary School Paul, Idaho Defeating Diabetes with Food and Fitness Rocky Boy School Box Elder, Montana Berry Berry Good Childhood Overweight Prevention Project Russell Child Development Center Garden City, Kansas Mission: Possible San Jose Unified School District San Jose, California Triple F: Food and Fitness Frenzy South Panola School District Batesville, Mississippi Good to Go The Children's Village Dobbs Ferry, New York Mind Body Connection: An Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program Visiting Nurse Association of Fox Valley Aurora, Illinois On Target for Healthy Children Waldo County Preschool & Family Services Belfast, Maine Get Up, Get Moving! Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Charitable Foundation Yakima, Washington "Y" Be Healthy YMCA of Greater Miami Miami, Florida |
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