The California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program, working in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the United States Department of Agriculture, has developed an obesity prevention curriculum targeting African American males age 11-18. Initially designed as a part of a mentoring program for the 100 Black Men of America, the curriculum has also been pilot tested in Boys and Girls Clubs in Los Angeles and Atlanta. This presentation will review lessons learned during the formative and implementation stages of the project, and discuss program planning recommendations to consider when working with African American and volunteer organizations.
Learning Objectives: 1. Assess the cultural and economic challenges, opportunities and barriers that affect African American communities ability to participate in health promotion projects. 2. Identify at least 3 indicators for selecting a volunteer organization to collaborate with. 3. Discuss program planning recommendations for implementing an adolescent obesity prevention program.
Keywords: Obesity, Adolescents
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.