World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year on November 14th. The World Diabetes Day campaign is led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and its association members. It joins millions of people worldwide in diabetes advocacy and awareness.
World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in 2007. The campaign draws attention to the issues of importance to the diabetes world and keeps diabetes in the public spotlight. Diabetes Education and Prevention is the World Diabetes Day theme for the period 2009-2013.
TheGlobal Diabetes Plan was launched on September 18, 2011. The latest figuresfrom the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reveal that currently 366million people have diabetes, 4.6 million deaths are due to diabetes and US$465 billion is spent on care for diabetes. This disease is one of the century’sgreatest health challenges and remains on a relentlessly upwards trajectory.
IDFhas brought together world experts to develop a coherent framework of action torespond to the diabetes challenge. Thesecost-effective solutions for action by governments, health care professionalsand the global diabetes community are presented in IDF’s Global Diabetes Plan2011-2021. (The presentation is available for download or viewing on video at http://www.idf.org/global-diabetes-plan-2011-2021)
The Big Blue Test is a program of the Diabetes Hands Foundation (DHF). It takes place every November 14 (World Diabetes Day). People with diabetes are invited to test their blood sugar at 2 pm (local time), do 14 minutes of activity, test again and share the results.
MeetToby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE
Toby Smithson is a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Diabetes Educator, anational spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, and holds acertification in adult weight management. Toby was diagnosed with Type 1diabetes in October, 1968, and has managed diabetes personally every single daysince with no hint of complications. Toby founded DiabetesEveryDay to share herinsights into successful diabetes self-management.
DiabetesEveryDay.commembers enjoy 24/7 access to weekly menu selections, recipes (developed by dietitians for heart health and carbohydrate management), grocery lists and a unique library of video clips featuring Toby Smithson. New contentis added weekly, Toby draws upon her own extraordinary diabetes managementsuccess to make this overwhelming responsibility for self-care both understandableand practical. She explores not only the nuts and bolts….medical issues, foodand physical activity….but also everyday lifestyle, emotional challenges,stress, and life changing motivation; the real keys to success. To learn more, visit DiabetesEveryDay.com
Blue Circle Dance
About500 employees, families and friends of Novo Nordisk from all around the worldfilmed themselves while dancing to 'Move your feet' by Junior Senior. The ideais to generate awareness for diabetes on World Diabetes Day 14 November 2011.
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"Food Day is October 24 and will continue to be in the years tocome. Food Day seeks to bring together Americans from all walks oflife, parents, teachers, and students; health professionals, communityorganizers, and local officials; chefs, school lunch providers, and eaters ofall stripes to push for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable,humane way. We will work with people around the country to create thousands ofevents in homes, schools, churches, farmers markets, city halls, and statecapitals."
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Representative Rosa DeLauro(D-CT) are the Honorary Co-Chairs for Food Day 2011, and the day is sponsoredby the Center for Science in the Public Interest, the nonprofit watchdog groupthat has led successful fights for food labeling, better nutrition, and saferfood since 1971. Like CSPI, Food Day will be people-powered and does not acceptfunding from government or corporations—though restaurants, supermarkets, andothers are certainly encouraged to observe Food Day in their own ways.
Become a Food Label Detective An Educated Consumer has the Tools to Make Wise Decisions
1. Reduce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods. 2. Support sustainable farms and limit subsidies to big agribusiness. 3. Expand access to food and alleviate hunger. 4. Protect the environment and animals by reforming factory farms. 5. Promote health by curbing junk-food marketing to kids. 6. Support fair conditions for food and farm workers.
A special thank you to Marcela Lucena, Erik Bustillo, and the Florida International University, Student Dietetic Association for helping spread the word about Food Day.
World Food Day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in November 1979. FAO celebrates World Food Day each year on October 16th, the day on which the Organization was founded in 1945.
“FOOD PRICES – FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY” has been chosen as the 2011 World Food Day theme to shed some light on this trend and what can be done to mitigate its impact on the most vulnerable.
WORLD FOOD DAY 2011
On World Food Day 2011, let us look seriously at what causes swings in food prices, and do what needs to be done to reduce their impact on the weakest members of global society.
The objectives of World Food Day are to:
*Encourage attention to agricultural food production and to stimulate national, bilateral, multilateral and non-governmental efforts to this end;
*Encourage economic and technical cooperation among developing countries;
*Encourage the participation of rural people, particularly women and the least privileged categories, in decisions and activities influencing their living conditions;
*Heighten public awareness of the problem of hunger in the world;
*Promote the transfer of technologies to the developing world; and
*Strengthen international and national solidarity in the struggle against hunger, malnutrition and poverty and draw attention to achievements in food and agricultural development.
"In the long view, no nation is healthier than its children, or more prosperous than its farmers." - President Harry Truman, on signing the 1946 National School Lunch Act.
Through the Years
The National School Lunch Program was created in 1946 when President Truman signed the National School Lunch Act into law. The National School Lunch Program is a federal nutrition assistance program. Through the years, the program has expanded to include the School Breakfast Program, Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Feeding Program and the Summer Food Service Program. In 1962, Congress designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in October each year as "National School Lunch Week."
The video below looks at the school lunch program from the late 1930’s to the present day and includes President Obama signing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. One can see from the photographs some of the changes in the foods provided. There is an increase in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein and lowfat dairy. (Part of the video has clips from a film produced by the USDA in the mid-60s.)
2011 Theme:“School Lunch – Let’s Grow Healthy” Recognized as the authority on school nutrition, the SNA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946. The School Nutrition Association is a national, nonprofit professional organization. Mission.To advance good nutrition for all children.
National Farm to School Month Farm to School is broadly defined as any program that connects schools (K-12) and local farms with the goal of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing agriculture, health, nutrition education, and supporting local and regional farmers. Farm to School programs exist in all 50 states, but since Farm to School is a grassroots movement, programs are as diverse as the communities they serve.
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.
Kids Eat Rightyour source for scientifically-based health and nutrition information you can trust to help your child grow healthy. As a parent or caretaker you need reliable resources and you can find them here, backed by the expertise of nutrition professionals.
Choose MyPlate. The website features practical information and tips to help Americans build healthier diets.
Let’s Moveis about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. Giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices. Providing healthier foods in our schools. Ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food. And, helping children become more physically active.
Elmo Doesn't Fear Obama's School Lunch
Elmo joins White House Chef Sam Kass in White House kitchen to talk about the importance of healthy and delicious school meals following President Obama's signing of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.
Action for Healthy Kids, we believe there are ways to reduce and prevent childhood obesity and undernourishment. Learn how Action for Healthy Kids is working with schools, families and communities to help our kids learn to be healthier and be ready to learn.
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school program that encourages the availability and consumption of nutrient-rich foods, along with at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity.
The Chefs Move to Schools program, run through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will help chefs partner with interested schools in their communities so together they can create healthy meals that meet the schools’ dietary guidelines and budgets, while teaching young people about nutrition and making balanced and healthy choices.
Healthy, Hunger-Free KidsAct of 2010(HHFKA). Improving child nutrition is the focal point of the Healthy, Hunger-Free KidsAct of 2010(HHFKA). The legislation authorizes funding and sets policy forUSDA's core child nutrition programs. The Healthy, Hunger-Free KidsAct allows USDA, for the first time in over 30 years, opportunity to makereal reforms to the school lunch and breakfast programs by improving thecritical nutrition and hunger safety net for millions of children.
Final Rule (pdf): Cooperation in USDA Studies and Evaluations, and Full Use of Federal Funds in Nutrition Assistance Programs Nondiscretionary Provisions of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, Public Law 111-296 (6/29/11)
Priceless: School Lunch
"Priceless" launched the One Tray campaign depicting the cafeteria tray as the conduit for a reformed school food system that supports healthy children, local farms, and smart schools. The video was created by three IATP Food and Society Fellows, Shalini Kantayya, Nicole Betancourt, and Debra Eschmeyer to raise awareness for the Child Nutrition Act.
Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture stated “National School Lunch Week reminds us how important it is that our children be healthy and active, that they not go hungry, and that they have access to nutritious meals."
On September 22, 2011, the Student Dietetic Association (SDA) at Florida International University (FIU) provided Free Apples and Blackberries to encourage healthy snacking.The technology college students are addicted to and the need for something healthy inspired the event. Students received free antioxidants, fiber and vitamins from the fruits instead of actual cell phones, while they learned the importance of healthy nutritional habits.
“What surprised me the most was that when other clubs give out free pizza, there is a line around the corner, but if you give out free fruits, you really have to market it well. It was a very eye catching, clever idea.”- Megan Huard
"It’s a great idea that an association is giving out healthy snacks. I was tricked by the advertisement and thought they were giving some kind of phones. At the end, I learned about the benefits of apples and blackberries."- Mario Garcia
"This was a great opportunity for nutrition education; it was great to see so many students interested in learning more about the benefits of these fruits and about our association." - Marcela Lucena
The SDA at FIU is dedicated to making the world healthier, one plate at a time. Through on and off campus activities, they serve the community and fellow students as they teach the importance and benefits of good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.
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