Resource Library

Green Net Chicago

http://www.greennetchicago.org

(773) 251-7515

Harvard School of Public Health—The Obesity Prevention Source

Health Gaps in Chicago’s Children

Data show that Chicago children need significant support in order to incorporate healthy options into their routine. As a part of Healthy Places, the Illinois Health Survey for Youth polled caregivers about the health and healthcare of children under 18 years old as it relates to the 5 criteria of 5-4-3-2-1 Go!, a healthy lifestyle message designed to create an easy way to remember how to eat healthy and embrace an active lifestyle. Eight years ago, the Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) developed 5-4-3-2-1 Go! to promote these daily recommendations for children and families: 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, 4 servings of water, 3 servings of low-fat dairy, 2 hours or less of screen time, and 1 hour or more of physical activity. Survey results show that fewer than 40 percent of Chicago children aged 0-17 years meet any of the 5 daily recommendations, with the lowest percentage of achievement around the active play criteria. Low-income and minority children hold the greatest risk of not meeting most goals.

HealthConnect One

http://www.healthconnectone.org

A nationally recognized nonprofit training and technical assistance agency which promote the health of mothers, infants, and families. The organization works with grassroots social service providers to transform distressed communities throughout Chicago.

Healthier Pregnancy Website

The site is designed to help providers and organizations increase the uptake and quality of preventive services for pre and perinatal patients as articulated by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations.

The Healthier Pregnancy Initiative was developed by the Office of the Regional Health Administrator, Region V in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, with the participation of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration with (SAMHSA).

Healthy Chicago 2.0: Working in Partnership to Achieve Health Equity

Healthy Chicago 2.0: Working in Partnership to Achieve Health Equity
Jaime Dircksen, Managing Deputy Commissioner
Sheri Cohen, Senior Health Planning Analyst

Presented at the September 16, 2015 Quarterly Meeting

Healthy Food Access Workshop – Emergency Food Systems – Agenda for February 16, 2016

Healthy Food Access Workshop – Healthy Corner Stores – Agenda for March 30, 2016

Agenda: Healthy Food Access Workshop – Emergency Food Systems – Agenda for February 16, 2016

Healthy Food Access Workshop 3 – Farmers Markets – Agenda April 21, 2016

Healthy Hops

http://www.healthy-start.com/preschool-teaching-aids/healthy-hops.html

This curriculum for children 3-5 years of age teaches nutrition and health concepts along with active play.