Cedars-Sinai Health System - Healthy Habits

What is it?

Cedars-Sinai’s Healthy Habits program partners with schools and community organizations year-round to teach good habits early in life and help families adopt healthier lifestyles. Cedars-Sinai health educators present 10-week workshops on nutrition and fitness in second-grade classrooms and refresher courses in third and fourth grades and middle school. Lessons are reinforced through parent workshops and teacher trainings.

Who is it for?

Children, parents and teachers in low-income, underserved Los Angeles neighborhoods where most elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches.

Why do they do it?

The goal is to reduce the risks and impacts of obesity in communities of need.

Impact

In FY 2013, the program reached 2,770 children in 101 classrooms. Students have demonstrated higher awareness of food choices and are making healthier choices; parents utilize skills to support healthier lifestyles at home; and teachers incorporate physical activity throughout the day and reduced-food rewards.

Contact: Carolyn Buenaflor
Associate Director, Healthy Habits
Telephone: 323-866-2970
E-mail: Carolyn.Buenaflor@cshs.org