BLEND (Better Living: Exercise & Nutrition Daily) is committed to improving the health of children in Central Minnesota by reducing the epidemic of childhood obesity. A coalition of medical professionals, parents, and health care advocates work in four focus areas: physical activity, nutrition, medical community, and advocacy.
CentraCare Health is committed to taking a lead role in bringing wellness activities like the Earth Day Run to Central Minnesota. Carrying forward a strong tradition of community health, we strive to make the healthy choice easier for every person, everywhere.
Funds raised through the Earth Day Run go to support BLEND and their efforts to reduce the childhood obesity epidemic.
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Students from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central MN were invited to submit their “Planet Protector Superhero” drawings for a chance to win the contest. More than 250 students submitted their drawing.
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As a program of Feeling Good MN, BLEND strives to make a significant impact on childhood obesity in four focus areas: physical activity, nutrition, medical community and advocacy. BLEND will continue to advance its strategic priorities to support policy, environmental and system changes that are broad-based and sustainable.
Reduction in 12-year-old boys’ obesity rate.
Fewer children classified as obese.
Cost of care for one child with obesity.
BLEND is helping schools and communities to establish safe routes to school to promote students walking, biking and rolling to school.
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BLEND is working to engage health care professionals in the prevention, assessment and treatment of overweight and obese children by promoting the 5-2-1-0 Wellness Program.
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A healthy and active fundraiser that has students throughout Central Minnesota moving to improve health while supporting their schools.
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BLEND is proud to collaborate with the CentraCare Health Earth Day Run to continue to promote health and wellness in our Central MN communities. Funds raised will support BLEND and their efforts to prevent and reduce childhood obesity.
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