DASH-NY Obesity Symposium Jan. 20, 2011
The New York Academy of Medicine hosted a unique symposium on January 20, 2011, that offered area policymakers strategies to stop the epidemic of obesity, particularly in New York’s low-income neighborhoods and communities of color. Get connected, tell us what you think!
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Symposium Presenters
 Seeds in the Middle, one of the presenters at the DASH-NY symposium, inspires parents, educators, students and their community to access all the opportunities New York City has to offer, beginning with improving their health, enhancing arts education and greening their environment. View their online photo album. |
 Transportation Alternatives’ mission is to is to reclaim New York City's streets from the automobile, and to advocate for bicycling, walking and public transit as the best transportation alternatives. Transportation Alternatives works closely with communities on many initiatives, such as Play Streets. Play Streets close off neighborhood streets to create vibrant, family-friendly spaces that promote active lifestyles, as well as healthy eating. Watch their video. |
 Green Living Technologies made this and got Bronx Youth invited to the White House! |
 Clymer Central School in Clymer, NY started a "morning jogging" program 5 years ago and has seen their elementary student BMIs drop since starting the program. Kids love the active social time and it is easy to replicate and low to no cost. Take a look at the youtube link which tells the whole story! Watch their video. |
