What is Muevete USA™?
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Muevete USA™ Project is a NAHN educational program developed to reduce childhood and adolescent obesity in selected locations throughout the United States. While Latino/Hispanic children are the focus, the program is open to all children regardless of ethnic background.
Muevete USA™ was inspired by First Lady's Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign.
Funded in 2011 and 2012 by generous grants from the Coca-Cola Foundation, NAHN's Immediate Past President Angie Millan, MSN, RNP, CNS, FAAN is the 2012 Project Director for NAHN.
The project uses a Train-the-Trainer approach and features five lesson plans on the USDA My Plate,the importance of exercise, how to read food Labels, choosing healthy snack options, and the lifestyle changes needed to improve self-esteem, body-image, and empower the participants.
The CT Chapter was invited to participate in 2012. Maria D. Krol President of the Chapter is the Chairperson.
In June of 2012 the Chapter held its first Muevete USA program at St John's Family Center in Bridgeport. Parents and children participated. They all had a great time and learned alot. This year we will have three events. Throughout Southwestern CT. If you would like more information or would like to sponsor an event please contact us at mkrolctchapter@gmail.com
Muevete USA 2012 video
Channel 12 interview
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Muevete USA™ Project is a NAHN educational program developed to reduce childhood and adolescent obesity in selected locations throughout the United States. While Latino/Hispanic children are the focus, the program is open to all children regardless of ethnic background.
Muevete USA™ was inspired by First Lady's Michelle Obama's Let's Move campaign.
Funded in 2011 and 2012 by generous grants from the Coca-Cola Foundation, NAHN's Immediate Past President Angie Millan, MSN, RNP, CNS, FAAN is the 2012 Project Director for NAHN.
The project uses a Train-the-Trainer approach and features five lesson plans on the USDA My Plate,the importance of exercise, how to read food Labels, choosing healthy snack options, and the lifestyle changes needed to improve self-esteem, body-image, and empower the participants.
The CT Chapter was invited to participate in 2012. Maria D. Krol President of the Chapter is the Chairperson.
In June of 2012 the Chapter held its first Muevete USA program at St John's Family Center in Bridgeport. Parents and children participated. They all had a great time and learned alot. This year we will have three events. Throughout Southwestern CT. If you would like more information or would like to sponsor an event please contact us at mkrolctchapter@gmail.com
Muevete USA 2012 video
Channel 12 interview