|
Server : Apache/2.4.62 System : FreeBSD fbsdweb2.web.rcn.net 14.1-RELEASE FreeBSD 14.1-RELEASE releng/14.1-n267679-10e31f0946d8 GENERIC amd64 User : www ( 80) PHP Version : 8.3.8 Disable Function : NONE Directory : /domains/bburke/xBOH/ |
Upload File : |
<html>
<head>
<meta http-equiv="Content-Language" content="en-us">
<meta name="GENERATOR" content="Microsoft FrontPage 5.0">
<meta name="ProgId" content="FrontPage.Editor.Document">
<meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=windows-1252">
<title>Eat Well Be Fit March Toward a Healthier Life</title>
<style>
<!--
h1
{margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;
page-break-after:avoid;
font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";
margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-top:0in}
h3
{margin-right:0in;
margin-left:0in;
font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:Verdana}
h2
{margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;
page-break-after:avoid;
font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman";
text-decoration:underline;
text-underline:single; margin-left:0in; margin-right:0in; margin-top:0in}
-->
</style>
<meta name="Microsoft Theme" content="copy-of-blends 011, default">
</head>
<body background="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blegtext.gif" bgcolor="#CCCCCC" text="#000000" link="#0000FF" vlink="#CC3300" alink="#0000FF"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><!--mstheme--></font><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="100%" id="AutoNumber1" height="248">
<tr>
<td width="176" height="183"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1">
<img border="0" src="../images/townseal.gif" width="150" height="183"></p>
<p align="center" style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1"><font face="Trebuchet MS">
<a href="../xTownMisc/oldindex.htm">Needham Home Page</a></font><!--mstheme--></font></td>
<td width="100%" align="right" valign="top" height="183"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<img border="0" src="boardofhealth.gif" align="right" width="607" height="87"><p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1"> </p>
<p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1"> </p>
<p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1"> </p>
<p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1"> </p>
<p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1"><b>
<font face="Verdana" size="2">1471 Highland Avenue</font></b><p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1"><b>
<font face="Verdana" size="2"> Needham, MA 02492<br>
Phone - </font>
<font face="Verdana, arial, helvetica" size="2">781-455-7523</font></b><p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1">
<b>
<font face="Verdana, arial, helvetica" size="2">Fax - 781-455-0892</font></b><p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1">
<b><font face="Verdana" size="2">Email:
<a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></font></b><p style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1"> <!--mstheme--></font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="791" colspan="2" height="22" style="border-left-width: 1; border-right-width: 1; border-top-width: 1; border-bottom: 1px solid #C0C0C0"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"> <!--mstheme--></font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="791" colspan="2" height="10"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><!--mstheme--></font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="100%" colspan="2" height="9" style="border-left-width: 1; border-right-width: 1; border-top-width: 1; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p></p>
<p align="center"><b><font face="Verdana" size="5" color="#0000FF">Eat
Well/Be Fit</font></b></p>
<b>
<font FACE="Verdana" SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000">
<p align="center">March Toward a Healthier Life</p>
</font>
</b>
<p align="center"></p>
<p align="center"></p>
<p align="center"></p>
<p align="center"><!--mstheme--></font></td>
</tr>
</table><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><!--mstheme--></font><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="1" style="border-collapse: collapse" width="100%" id="AutoNumber2" height="1224">
<tr>
<td width="50%" style="border-left-width: 1; border-right-width: 1; border-top-width: 1; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0" height="67"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p align="center"><a href="BOHEatWellBeFit.htm">Eat Well/Be Fit</a><!--mstheme--></font></td>
<td width="50%" style="border-left-width: 1; border-right-width: 1; border-top-width: 1; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1" bordercolor="#C0C0C0" height="67"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p align="center"><a href="Index.htm">Board of Health Home Page</a><!--mstheme--></font></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="101%" colspan="2" height="1155"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 1; margin-bottom: 1"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">What is Eat Well/Be
Fit Needham? What is Needham Unplugged? What do they both have in common?</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">While serving on
both committees I have seen the correlation of inactivity of our youth directly
related to the amount of time spent in front of a T.V., video or computer
screen. Both Needham Unplugged and Eat Well/Be Fit Needham are programs designed
to help members of the community think about making positive changes for living
healthier lives.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Needham Unplugged
began last year as an awareness campaign and a reminder that there is more to
life than what is on the other side of a plug. A collaborative effort between
the Needham Youth Commission, Needham Park and Recreation Commission and the
Charles River YMCA encouraged Needham residents to engage in activities that do
not require electricity for the month of March. The 2003 Needham Unplugged
version will include a NO Homework, No Sports night for Needham Public School
students on Thursday March 13, 2003. Also equally supportive is the Board of
Selectmen. They have declared they will not hold any meetings and are
encouraging other town departments and boards and committees to not meet on that
evening. During the month of March a calendar listing alternative activities
for families will be published in the Needham Times.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Eat We/Be Fit
Needham is a collaboration of the Needham Board of Health, Needham Public
Schools Health Services and Food Services, Needham Park and Recreation
Commission, Needham Physical Therapy, Roche Brothers, Nutritionists, Physicians,
TRIAD, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and residents interested in
promoting healthier lifestyles for Needham Youth. The committee is focusing on
nutrition and physical activity and to help find concrete ways to offer
healthier choices for today�s citizens. One out of every two Massachusetts
adults is either overweight or obese according to a new survey released by the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The prevalence of obesity continues
to rise in this country at an alarming rate particularly for children. It is
the understanding of the committee that promoting dietary patterns and age
appropriate physical activity will help children reach and maintain healthy body
weights. </font> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">The average child
spends 4.5 hours of leisure time each day in front of a screen using a computer,
browsing the internet, playing video games or watching TV. Type 2 diabetes,
once considered an adult disease linked to obesity and lack of physical activity
is now being diagnosed among children and teens. Today you can pick up almost
any newspaper or magazine and find an article about obesity in the United States
reaching epidemic proportions.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">This is the month
to really think about choices.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">To super size or
not to super size?</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">To walk to the
store or drive?</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">To take the
stairs or the elevator?</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--></table><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; ">
<font face="Verdana" size="2">Each healthy
decision we make puts us one step closer to a healthier life.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Here are a few more
ideas to get you started thinking about how Eat Well/Be Fit Needham and Needham
Unplugged can make a difference. I am sure with a little effort you can come up
with other healthier alternatives to game boys, computers, TV�s and big Mac�s.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Schedule play
time </font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Go outside more
often</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Walk during
sunrise/sunset</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Talk to family
members</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Shop more
carefully, read labels</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Get involved</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Have fun</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Try an exotic
fruit</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Laugh</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Take a class in
preparing healthy foods</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Star Gaze</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Connect</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Make a batch of
fruit smoothies</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Mobilize</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Rediscover your
neighborhood</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Taste a new food</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Try a new
activity</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/copy-of-blends/blebul1a.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Be open to change</font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--></table><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">Get Moving Needham!
Healthy Eating is COOL! </font> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:1 5; "><font face="Verdana" size="2">For more
information about recreational activities and walking maps offered through the
Needham Park and Recreation Commission please call 781-455-7521 or check out the
website
<a href="http://www.town.needham.ma.us/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; text-underline: single">
www.town.needham.ma.us</a> scroll down to Park and Recreation.</font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left; margin-left:5; margin-right:5">
<font face="Verdana" size="2">Submitted by:
Needham Park and Recreation Commission</font></p>
<!--mstheme--></font></td>
</tr>
</table><!--mstheme--><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><!--mstheme--></font></body>
</html>