Catholic Charities of California

Multi-component, evidence-based physical activity program for older adults. 8-week program targets older adults with osteoarthritis and has demonstrated significant functional and physical activity improvements in this population.  Fit and Strong has 24 sessions for 90 minutes. 60 minutes PA, 30 nutrition education. It can be administered 3 times a week for 8 weeks or twice a week for 12 weeks. Registration & training is required to access and deliver curriculum.

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Ongoing, low-cost, evidence-based group 60 minute exercise program, that helps older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives.

Virtual components have been added. See Source/Virtual Contact
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$3000 inital license fee with $50 annual license renewal.

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Enhance® Fitness

Link:
https://projectenhance.org/enhancefitness/

Online nutrition class composed of 15 separate topics organized into 3 separate classes. Each 5-10 minute topic is an interactive animated lesson. Content is delivered via text on the screen as well as voice-over. Diverse characters model healthy behaviors in a variety of realistic settings. Free online curriculum for use by registered partners.

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Leah’s Pantry

Link:
https://leahspantry.org/partners/integration-toolkit/

A comprehensive educational resource guide designed to help teach low-income seniors to select and enjoy nutrient-rich foods. The tool kit contains a leader’s guide and 4 sessions to promote fruit and vegetable consumption and physical activity. Each session is about 30 minutes, plus optional 10-minute physical activity before and after. Free download from website.

Curriculum lessons have been adapted into PowerPoint slides to assist in virtual lesson delivery.

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USDA

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Cooking Matters promotes healthy eating through educational tools, hands-on cooking courses, and interactive grocery store tours. Participants learn to shop smarter, use nutritional information to make healthier choices, and cook affordable meals.

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Share Our Strength
CA contact The Food Trust: [email protected] 

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https://learning.thefoodtrust.org/cooking-matters/ 

Bingocize™ consists of two 60 minute sessions per week. Each session begins with the participants sitting at tables with bingo cards and exercise equipment (balance pads and resistance bands). After every two exercises, a bingo letter and number combination is announced for the game. The pattern is continued until a participant wins the game. The programs goals are to improve mobility, balance, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) in older adult populations.

Community-based PA and self-management education program. Includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. Can be done by individuals using Walk with Ease workbook on their own, or by groups led by trained leaders. Structured 6-week multi-component program. Group sessions include socialization time, pre-walk informational mini lectures, warm ups and cool downs, and a 10-35 minute walking period.

Virtual components have been added. See Source/Virtual Contact
Information column. Cost of $89 for training and access to curriculum.

Companion to Parents in Action. 4 lesson plans, each 60-90 minutes, cover how parents and schools can work together, foods and beverages, PA, joint use and identifying problems and solutions. Free download of curriculum with link.

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Project LEAN

Link:
http://www.californiaprojectlean.org/docuserfiles/ParentLessonPlans.pdf

Contractor developed. 5 lessons, 30-60 minutes each. Intended use:
Lesson #1 – Build a Healthy Plate, Lesson #2 – Planning Healthy Meals, Lesson #3 – Shopping on a Budget, Lesson #4 – What’s on a Label?, Lesson #5 – Rethink Your Drink

Educator's Handbook, 4 lessons (each about 45 minutes), participant handouts, marketing brochure, optional handouts. Topics: MyPlate family meals, food and PA, vegetables and fruits, active family time. Free download from website.

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USDA FNS

Link:
https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/myplate-my-family