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Learn how your family can prevent diabetes
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This film should be mandatory viewing for all those who have a stake in public health and the 21
st
century.
– Jon Hunstman
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The University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition kicks off its "Crush Diabetes" program with a family-oriented health fair and screening of the movie "Sugar Babies" Thursday at West Jordan Middle School.
"Crush Diabetes is about diabetes prevention for kids and families and will be happening across Utah, Idaho and Arizona over the next three years," said Dr. Julie Metos, executive director of the University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition."
Kids will learn about healthy eating and physical activity using the
Sugar Babies curriculum
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educational resources are designed for teachers, parents and students with two goals: first, to teach basic facts about diabetes, and second, to set in motion long-term healthy habits that will benefit them for a lifetime. The curriculm is informative, interactive and fun. It can be used in health classes, assemblies, sports programs and parent associations to educate, inspire and motivate a wide age range.
"The Center is excited to work with Dixie Garrison, principal at West Jordan Middle School," said Dr. Metos.
This family activity, complete with U mascot "Swoop," offers a free, healthy dinner for all, nutrition games with prizes (including U of U football tickets) and a screening of the movie "Sugar Babies"
produced
by local documentary filmmaker, Jenny McKenzie.
The key message of the event is that we can have profound health impacts and, with knowledge and motivation, we can make positive changes that will last a lifetime.
- Jenny Mackenzie, PhD, is an award-winning documentary filmmaker based in Salt Lake City. Her documentary films, educational videos, and public service announcements bring awareness and social change to a wide variety of issues.
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The trailer of "Sugar Babies"
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Crush Diabetes at West Jordan Middle School
Free and open to the public
Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
West Jordan Middle School
7550 S. Redwood Rd.
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CONTACT:
- DR. JULIE METOS, executive director, University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition, 801.587.3024, julie.metos@hsc.utah.edu
- SARAH ELIZABETH LEVITT, associate director administration, University of Utah Center for Community Nutrition, 801.587.8600, sarahelizabeth.levitt@hsc.utah.edu
- BILL KESHLEAR, communications specialist, Office of the Dean, College of Health, 801.587.8004, bill.keshlear@health.utah.edu
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"Our mission
at the College of Health is to promote health and enhance quality of life through the discovery, application, and dissemination of information on health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention, fitness, nutrition, recreation, and the rehabilitation process for a dynamic and changing society.
“The college advances public knowledge and policy and generates scientific discovery through undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, service, and clinical activities.”
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David H. Perrin, dean
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The college
is a unit of University of Utah Health. It comprises five departments: Health, Kinesiology, and Recreation; Physical Therapy and Athletic Training; Communication Sciences and Disorders; Occupational and Recreational Therapies; and Nutrition and Integrative Physiology.
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