#39
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:10:00 -0600
From: "Cissell, William" <WCissell@MAIL.TWU.EDU>
Subject: Rejoining, BLOGging health education as a profession, etc.
Karen & Michael,
This is a great area for dialog among health educators. BTW Karen, I love your
article. Michael deserves crdit for sounding the call for a unified profesion of
health educators most vigorously over the time I have known him. Karen, you
decribed the need and the rationale well. The challenge is to come up with a
strategy to accomplish this worthy goal.
Michael tried to rally health educators around a unifying organization.
Unfortunately, the effect was to create an additional organization. Michael's
intention was worthy, but his method was unsuccessful. You may recall that SOPHE
and AAHE pursued the goal of merging during teh 1980s. Unfortunately, economics
and maintenance of existing power thwarted that effort.
At this point the best effort at having a common voice for the health education
is the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations. We need to find
ways to strengthen this voice.
Bill Cissell
940-898-2864
fax 940-898-2859
email: wcissell@twu.edu
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#40
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 13:40:39 -0500
From: Bob and Karen Goldman <rlgkdg@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Rejoining, BLOGging health education as a profession, etc.
Thank you for your kind comment, Bill - yes, a number of us have been thinking
along this "we gotta get together" line for a while...I just wanted it in print
somewhere with a description of some of the players and some ideas for how we
might get started. And even if no one likes my ideas, they might trigger better,
more acceptable ideas, so everyone wins!
And thanks for taking the time to read the article!
I hope people will send it to each other or suggest to me how to reach as wide
or comprehensive a health education practitioner audience as possible.
If any group wants to post it on their web site, or, in a graduate program
include it as required reading, I'm most agreeable!
kdg
-----Original Message-----
From: The HEDIR is operated by Mark J. Kittleson, SIUC [mailto:HEDIR-L@LISTSERV.SIU.EDU]
On Behalf Of Cissell, William
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 1:10 PM
To: HEDIR-L@LISTSERV.SIU.EDU
Subject: Rejoining, BLOGging health education as a profession, etc.
Karen & Michael,
This is a great area for dialog among health educators. BTW Karen, I love
your article. Michael deserves crdit for sounding the call for a unified
profesion of health educators most vigorously over the time I have known him.
Karen, you decribed the need and the rationale well. The challenge is to come up
with a strategy to accomplish this worthy goal.
Michael tried to rally health educators around a unifying organization.
Unfortunately, the effect was to create an additional organization.
Michael's intention was worthy, but his method was unsuccessful. You may
recall that SOPHE and AAHE pursued the goal of merging during teh 1980s.
Unfortunately, economics and maintenance of existing power thwarted that effort.
At this point the best effort at having a common voice for the health education
is the Coalition of National Health Education Organizations. We need to find
ways to strengthen this voice.
Bill Cissell
940-898-2864
fax 940-898-2859
email: wcissell@twu.edu
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#41
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 15:15:19 -0700
From: Roderick Todd Bartee <Tbartee@UWYO.EDU>
Subject: HHS release and rejoining health ed
The following was taken from the HHS press release on New Dietary Guidelines
shared about a week ago on the HEDIR.
"The Dietary Guidelines provide health education experts, such as doctors and
nutritionists, with a compilation of the latest science-based recommendations."
Its inaccuracy caught my attention and the recent emails related to BLOGing
health education as a profession made me wonder if this inaccuracy would have
made the press if there was one, and assumed, more respected organization,
representing the field of health education.
Todd
-----Original Message-----
From: Burwell, Cynthia [mailto:cburwell@NSU.EDU]
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 9:29 AM
To: HEDIR-L@LISTSERV.SIU.EDU
Subject: FW: HHS RELEASE--NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES
Listserve collegues,
FYI, New Dietary Guidelines released today. See below.
Cynthia
Cynthia B. Burwell, Ed.D, CHES
Director of Internship Programs
Past-President Mid-Atlantic College Health Assn.
Norfolk State University
Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science 700 Park Ave.,
Echols Hall rm 165 Norfolk, VA, 23504
ph: (757) 823-9494
fax: (757) 823-9412
Email: cburwell@nsu.edu
-----Original Message-----
From: US Dept of HHS: Press Releases, Other Info [mailto:HHSPRESS@LIST.NIH.GOV]
On Behalf Of Henneghan, Martha (HHS/OS)
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 11:09 AM
To: HHSPRESS@LIST.NIH.GOV
Subject: HHS RELEASE--NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES
Date: January 12, 2005
For Release: Immediately
Contact: HHS Press Office
(202) 690-6343
USDA Press Office
(202) 720-4623
Headline: NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES WILL HELP AMERICANS MAKE BETTER FOOD CHOICES,
LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson and Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman today
announced the release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, the federal
government's science-based advice to promote health and reduce risk of chronic
diseases through nutrition and physical activity.
The sixth edition of Dietary Guidelines for Americans places stronger emphasis
on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity.
This joint project of the Departments of Health and Human Services and
Agriculture is the latest of the five-year reviews required by federal law.
It is the basis of federal food programs and nutrition education programs and
supports the nutrition and physical fitness pillars of President Bush's
HealthierUS Initiative.
"These new Dietary Guidelines represent our best science-based advice to help
Americans live healthier and longer lives," Secretary Thompson said.
"The report gives action steps to reach achievable goals in weight control,
stronger muscles and bones, and balanced nutrition to help prevent chronic
diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers. Promoting good
dietary habits is key to reducing the growing problems of obesity and physical
inactivity, and to gaining the health benefits that come from a nutritionally
balanced diet."
"The new Dietary Guidelines highlight the principle that Americans should keep
their weight within healthful limits and engage in ample physical activity,"
said Secretary Veneman. "The process we used to develop these recommendations
was more rigorous and more transparent than ever before.
Taken together, the recommendations will help consumers make smart choices from
every food group, get the most nutrition out of the calories consumed and find a
balance between eating and physical activity."
Eating a healthy balance of nutritious foods continues as a central point in the
Dietary Guidelines, but balancing nutrients is not enough for health.
Total calories also count, especially as more Americans are gaining weight.
Because almost two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese, and more than
half get too little physical activity, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines place a
stronger emphasis on calorie control and physical activity.
The Dietary Guidelines, based on the latest scientific information including
medical knowledge, provides authoritative advice for people two years and older
about how proper dietary habits can promote health and reduce risk for major
chronic diseases. The 2005 Dietary Guidelines were prepared in three stages. In
the first, a 13-member Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee prepared a report
based on the best available science. In the second stage, government scientists
and officials developed the Dietary Guidelines after reviewing the advisory
committee's report and agency and public comments.
In the third stage, experts worked to translate the Dietary Guidelines into
meaningful messages for the public and educators.
The report identifies 41 key recommendations, of which 23 are for the general
public and 18 for special populations.
They are grouped into nine general topics:
· Adequate Nutrients Within Calorie Needs
· Weight Management
· Physical Activity
· Food Groups to Encourage
· Fats
· Carbohydrates
· Sodium and Potassium
· Alcoholic Beverages
· Food Safety
The Dietary Guidelines provide health education experts, such as doctors and
nutritionists, with a compilation of the latest science-based recommendations.
Consumer-friendly materials such as brochures and Web sites will assist the
general public in understanding the scientific language of the 2005 Dietary
Guidelines and the key points that they can apply in their lives. To highlight
those points, a consumer-oriented
brochure accompanies the 2005 Dietary Guidelines. USDA's Food Guidance
System also will serve as a tool to educate consumers on the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans. The Food Guidance System, currently called the
Food Guide Pyramid, is undergoing revision and will be released in the spring of
2005.
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines and consumer brochure are available at
www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines.
Following is a list of key recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines.
###
2005 DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS
Key Recommendations for the General Population
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
· To maintain body weight in a healthy range, balance calories from
foods and beverages with calories expended.
· To prevent gradual weight gain over time, make small decreases in
food and beverage calories and increase physical activity.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
· Engage in regular physical activity and reduce sedentary activities
to promote health, psychological well-being, and a healthy body weight.
· To reduce the risk of chronic disease in adulthood: Engage in at
least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, above usual activity,
at work or home on most days of the week.
· For most people, greater health benefits can be obtained by engaging
in physical activity of more vigorous intensity or longer duration.
· To help manage body weight and prevent gradual, unhealthy body
weight gain in adulthood: Engage in approximately 60 minutes of moderate- to
vigorous-intensity activity on most days of the week while not exceeding caloric
intake requirements.
· To sustain weight loss in adulthood: Participate in at least 60 to
90 minutes of daily moderate-intensity physical activity while not exceeding
caloric intake requirements. Some people may need to consult with a healthcare
provider before participating in this level of activity.
· Achieve physical fitness by including cardiovascular conditioning,
stretching exercises for flexibility, and resistance exercises or calisthenics
for muscle strength and endurance.
ADEQUATE NUTRIENTS WITHIN CALORIE NEEDS
· Consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages within and
among the basic food groups while choosing foods that limit the intake of
saturated and trans fats, cholesterol, added sugars, salt, and alcohol.
· Meet recommended intakes within energy needs by adopting a balanced
eating pattern, such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Guide or
the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Eating Plan.
FOOD GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE
· Consume a sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables while staying
within energy needs. Two cups of fruit and 2½ cups of vegetables per day
are recommended for a reference 2,000-calorie intake, with higher or lower
amounts depending on the calorie level.
· Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables each day. In particular,
select from all five vegetable subgroups (dark green, orange, legumes, starchy
vegetables, and other vegetables) several times a week.
· Consume 3 or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain products per day,
with the rest of the recommended grains coming from enriched or whole-grain
products. In general, at least half the grains should come from whole grains.
· Consume 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent
milk products.
FOOD SAFETY
To avoid microbial foodborne illness:
· Clean hands, food contact surfaces, and fruits and vegetables. Meat
and poultry should not be washed or rinsed to avoid spreading bacteria to other
foods.
· Separate raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat foods while shopping,
preparing, or storing foods.
· Cook foods to a safe temperature to kill microorganisms.
· Chill (refrigerate) perishable food promptly and defrost foods
properly.
· Avoid raw (unpasteurized) milk or any products made from
unpasteurized milk, raw or partially cooked eggs or foods containing raw eggs,
or raw or undercooked meat and poultry, unpasteurized juices, and raw sprouts.
FATS
· Consume less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fatty acids
and less than 300 mg/day of cholesterol, and keep trans fatty acid consumption
as low as possible.
· Keep total fat intake between 20 to 35 percent of calories, with
most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty
acids, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.
· When selecting and preparing meat, poultry, dry beans, and milk or
milk products, make choices that are lean, low-fat, or fat-free.
· Limit intake of fats and oils high in saturated and/or trans fatty
acids, and choose products low in such fats and oils.
CARBOHYDRATES
· Choose fiber-rich fruits, vegetables, and whole grains often.
· Choose and prepare foods and beverages with little added sugars or
caloric sweeteners, such as amounts suggested by the USDA Food Guide and the
DASH Eating Plan.
· Reduce the incidence of dental caries by practicing good oral
hygiene and consuming sugar- and starch-containing foods and beverages less
frequently.
SODIUM AND POTASSIUM
· Consume less than 2,300 mg (approximately 1 teaspoon of salt) of
sodium per day.
· Choose and prepare foods with little salt. At the same time,
consume potassium-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
· Those who choose to drink alcoholic beverages should do so sensibly
and in moderation -- defined as the consumption of up to one drink per day for
women and up to two drinks per day for men.
· Alcoholic beverages should not be consumed by some individuals,
including those who cannot restrict their alcohol intake, women of childbearing
age who may become pregnant, pregnant and lactating women, children and
adolescents, individuals taking medications that can interact with alcohol, and
those with specific medical conditions.
· Alcoholic beverages should be avoided by individuals engaging in
activities that require attention, skill, or coordination, such as driving or
operating machinery.
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#42
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:15:16 -0600
From: "Tiffany A. Vanlandingham" <tvanlandingham@NAHEC.ORG>
Subject: NAHEC/AAHE Conference Call for Proposals
NAHEC/AAHE Conference Call for Proposals
http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm?template=2005_call.html
--------------------------------------------------------------
"Promoting Health Together"
NAHEC 17th Annual Conference, AAHE Mid-year Meeting August 29 - September 1,
2005 Hosted by John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science Houston,
Texas
National Association of Health Education Centers (NAHEC) is the national
association and network of nonprofit health education centers (HECs) and of
other organizations that support children's health education and provide
products and services for HECs. For more information about NAHEC, check out
www.nahec.org
The American Association for Health Education (AAHE) advances the profession by
serving health educators and other professionals who strive to promote the
health of all people. The leaders and members realize this mission through a
comprehensive approach that encourages, supports, and assists health
professionals concerned with health promotion through education and other
systematic strategies. AAHE serves professionals in a variety of settings:
healthcare, community/public agencies, businesses, schools (Pre-K-12), and
institutions of higher learning. For more information about AAHE, check out
www.aaheinfo.org
In developing our conference program, we are especially interested in session
proposals that cover one or more of the following topics:
* Fund raising and development best practices
* Community collaborations
* Physical activity programs
* Research and evaluation for health education programs and curricula
* Ideas for offsite wellness programming
* Teacher and staff in-service programs
* Successful special events
* Innovative programs for children and youth
* Innovative programs for families
In addition, we are seeking individual members and member organizations to share
their experiences by participating in the following panels and roundtable
sessions:
* Marketing strategies for health education centers
* Camp programs
* New audiences for health education centers and museums
* Innovative exhibit ideas and issues
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Proposals must be typed and will be limited to 300 words. All presenters must
register for the Conference. All sessions will be 75 minutes in length. Proposal
submission begins online January 17, 2005 at:
http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm?template=2005_call.html
Please include the following with your proposal submission:
1. Title of presentation
2. Contact information: name, title, institution/ company name, mailing address,
phone number, fax number, e-mail address of designated contact.
3. Description for program selection is a maximum of 300 words to
include: 2-3 learning objectives, name and title of all speakers, a summary
description (maximum of 50 words to be used in the conference program).
4. Audio-visual equipment needed
5. Room set-up (i.e. classroom style, round tables, other: please
specify)
Deadline for Proposals: 02/25/05; Notification of Proposal Acceptance:
03/25/05
Tiffany A. Vanlandingham
Program Services Coordinator
National Association of Health Education Centers
1533 N. RiverCenter Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
phone: 414/390-2187
fax: 414/390-2199
web: <http://www.nahec.org> http://www.nahec.org
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#43
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 16:22:58 -0600
From: "Tiffany A. Vanlandingham" <tvanlandingham@NAHEC.ORG>
Subject: NAHEC/AAHE Conference Call for Proposals - revised
*The correct link has been added below.
NAHEC/AAHE Conference Call for Proposals
http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm?template=nahec_call.html
(correct link)
--------------------------------------------------------------
"Promoting Health Together"
NAHEC 17th Annual Conference, AAHE Mid-year Meeting August 29 - September 1,
2005 Hosted by John P. McGovern Museum of Health and Medical Science Houston,
Texas
National Association of Health Education Centers (NAHEC) is the national
association and network of nonprofit health education centers (HECs) and of
other organizations that support children's health education and provide
products and services for HECs. For more information about NAHEC, check out
www.nahec.org
The American Association for Health Education (AAHE) advances the profession by
serving health educators and other professionals who strive to promote the
health of all people. The leaders and members realize this mission through a
comprehensive approach that encourages, supports, and assists health
professionals concerned with health promotion through education and other
systematic strategies. AAHE serves professionals in a variety of settings:
healthcare, community/public agencies, businesses, schools (Pre-K-12), and
institutions of higher learning. For more information about AAHE, check out
www.aaheinfo.org
In developing our conference program, we are especially interested in session
proposals that cover one or more of the following topics:
* Fund raising and development best practices
* Community collaborations
* Physical activity programs
* Research and evaluation for health education programs and curricula
* Ideas for offsite wellness programming
* Teacher and staff in-service programs
* Successful special events
* Innovative programs for children and youth
* Innovative programs for families
In addition, we are seeking individual members and member organizations to share
their experiences by participating in the following panels and roundtable
sessions:
* Marketing strategies for health education centers
* Camp programs
* New audiences for health education centers and museums
* Innovative exhibit ideas and issues
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Proposals must be typed and will be limited to 300 words. All presenters must
register for the Conference. All sessions will be 75 minutes in length. Proposal
submission begins online January 17, 2005 at:
http://www.aahperd.org/aahe/template.cfm?template=nahec_call.html
Please include the following with your proposal submission:
1. Title of presentation
2. Contact information: name, title, institution/ company name, mailing address,
phone number, fax number, e-mail address of designated contact.
3. Description for program selection is a maximum of 300 words to
include: 2-3 learning objectives, name and title of all speakers, a summary
description (maximum of 50 words to be used in the conference program).
4. Audio-visual equipment needed
5. Room set-up (i.e. classroom style, round tables, other: please
specify)
Deadline for Proposals: 02/25/05; Notification of Proposal Acceptance:
03/25/05
Tiffany A. Vanlandingham
Program Services Coordinator
National Association of Health Education Centers
1533 N. RiverCenter Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
phone: 414/390-2187
fax: 414/390-2199
web: <http://www.nahec.org> http://www.nahec.org
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