Extractions: Contact: Stephanie Goodman (512) 424-6951 Experienced Manager Chosen to Lead Adult Protective Services AUSTIN Debra Wanser, an experienced executive at the Texas Department of Health, will take over management of the Adult Protective Services Program for the Department of Family and Protective Services. Debra's extensive management experience will benefit our Adult Protective Services program at a time when significant changes are being made, said Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Albert Hawkins. Her first job will be to implement the corrective action plan we've developed to improve these services throughout the state. Wanser, currently the associate commissioner for family health for the Texas Department of Health (TDH), will begin her new role as an assistant commissioner at the Department of Family and Protective Services on Aug. 9. For the past three years, Wanser has led the bureaus of children's health, kidney health, nutrition services, women's health and support services. She is a nurse with a background in public health and mental health programs and has been at TDH for 12 years. She earned a bachelor's degree from St. Edward's University in Austin and a master's degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs.
Overview Of 2003 And 2004 Childhood Obesity Bills Would have required health insurers to cover obesity reduction programs for Special note on regulatory action In texas, a Public School nutrition http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/childhoodobesity.htm
Extractions: Legislation for 2003-2004 2005 Update Now Available Obesity is epidemic in the United States. In the past two decades, rates of overweight and obesity have doubled for children and tripled in adolescents. The percentage of overweight among children and youth has climbed to the 15 percent range. Being overweight or obese increases risk for the top U.S. causes of death and disability including heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Across the country, obesity carried a $117 billion price tag in 2000, accounting for 9 percent of the nationâs total health care costs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if current obesity trends continue, one-third of all children, and one-half of African-American and Hispanic children, born in 2000 will develop diabetes. Fortunately, much can be done to prevent costly obesity-related health problems. State legislators have begun to aim prevention efforts at obesity risk factors that begin in childhoodâsuch as poor nutrition, physical inactivity, and the increase in children diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Nutrition Graduate Programs In Southcentral U.S.A. texas Tech University Program Food and nutrition Location Lubbock, TX University Of Oklahoma health Sciences Center Program nutritional Sciences http://programs.gradschools.com/southcentral/nutrition.html
Extractions: The Master of Science degree requires a minimum of 30 semester hours including thesis, or 36 hours for a nonthesis plan, with courses chosen in consultation with the major professor. ... Click here for more program info Click here to visit this program's website Click to send E-mail to: gradschool@ttu.edu
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78(R) SB 474 - Enrolled Version - Bill Text (e) The texas State Strategic health Partnership, under the leadership of in all public schools programs of nutrition education and minimal standards of http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlo/78R/billtext/SB00474F.HTM
Extractions: S.B. No. 474 AN ACT President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that S.B. No. 474 passed the Senate on May 14, 2003, by a viva-voce vote; May 30, 2003, Senate refused to concur in House amendment and requested appointment of Conference Committee; May 31, 2003, House granted request of the Senate; June 1, 2003, Senate adopted Conference Committee Report by a viva-voce vote. Secretary of the Senate I hereby certify that S.B. No. 474 passed the House, with amendment, on May 28, 2003, by a non-record vote; May 31, 2003, House granted request of the Senate for appointment of Conference Committee; June 1, 2003, House adopted Conference Committee Report by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House Approved: Date Governor
Appendix nutrition and Your health Dietary Guidelines for Americans.Home Division of Curriculum Development, Comprehensive School health programs, Austin,texas. http://www.cde.state.co.us/nltk/Appendix.htm
Extractions: Between 1987 and 2000, obesity reached epidemic proportions in the United States, with more than 45 million adults classified as obese. In Colorado, adult obesity (body mass index [BMI] 30) rates increased from 6.9% in 1990 to 14.9% in 2001; the prevalence of overweight (BMI 25) among adults also rose from 36.7% to 51.6% during those years. Evidence That Prevention Works Research has demonstrated that preventive measures such as improved nutrition, tobacco cessation, increased physical activity, and early detection and intervention may prevent heart disease, stroke, and other chronic diseases. Physical activity helps to control weight; contributes to healthy bones, muscles, and joints; reduces falls among the elderly; helps to relieve the pain of arthritis; reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression; and is associated with fewer hospitalizations, physician visits, and medications. Program Example Through a partnership with the University of Colorado Health Sciences, the Colorado Physical Activity and Nutrition Program is implementing two community interventions in Peetz, Colorado, which has a large rural population, and in the Denver Metro Black Churches, which allows program coordinators to work in an already established urban and African American setting to reach high-risk populations. These interventions focus on a physical activity component to encourage participants to walk 2,000 steps a day more than they walked before the program. Pedometers are offered to assist participants in their efforts. Additional worksites and community sites throughout the state are also participating. The intervention will introduce a nutrition component as well, most likely promoting a 5 A Day campaign. The program has been named
State Agencies Administering The Child Nutrition Programs Bureau of Child nutrition programs Florida Department of health 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A17 texas Department of health and Human Services Commission http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
The Texas State Senate - Eddie Lucio, Jr. The committee heard testimony from texas health Commissioner Eduardo Sanchez to cover the cost of diet and nutrition programs, or prevention programs to http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/members/dist27/pr04/p041504a.htm
Extractions: Phone: (512) 463-0127 SEN. LUCIO SELECTED CHAIR OF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEE MEMBERS ADDRESS VARIOUS NUTRITION AND HEALTH TOPICS "I am grateful and honored for the opportunity to serve on this committee," said Chairman Lucio. "We want to lead the nation in the most physically fit and healthy children. In fact, wouldn't it be wonderful to eradicate these debilitating illnesses (type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease) entirely in children's young lives that result from poor nutrition and obesity." The committee heard testimony from Texas Health Commissioner Eduardo Sanchez, who said that "Hispanics have a disproportionately high rate of obesity and the dramatic increases in obesity could be devastating. Our state demographer projects that the Hispanic population will grow from 33 percent today to 51 percent in 2040." Commissioner Sanchez called this situation a scenario where multiple factors will compound the perfect storm. He added that the number of overweight Texans will roughly double by the year 2040 and nearly triple from 3.5 million today to 9.6 million in 2040. And if recent trends continue, health care costs could quadruple from $10 billion today to as much as $40 billion a generation from now. Since obesity in this state's children has doubled over the last 20 years, with 35 percent of school youth now overweight or obese, Commissioner Sanchez cautioned that this generation of Texas children could be the first generation in a 100 years to face a shortened life expectancy from obesity-related illnesses.
Health District Programs texas health Steps provides medical and dental evaluations for qualifying children Program services include nutrition assessments, nutrition counseling, http://www.gchd.org/pages/admin/programs.htm
Extractions: HEALTH DISTRICT Home Community Health Environmental Health 4C's Clinics ... Volunteer Services Health District Programs and Services Air and Water Pollution Services monitors compliance with air and water regulations. Responds to citizen complaints and inquiries concerning air and surface water quality. Animal Services provides animal adoption services and shelter for impounded animals. Birth and Death Records registers all birth and death records for Galveston County, except for the City of Texas City. Community Health Services: Dental Clinics provide preventative dentistry, counseling and treatment. Environmental Health Services regulates food production and service, private sewerage facility installations, private water wells, swimming pool operations and various other environmental programs. Additionally, the Nuisance Abatement Program investigates all neighborhood nuisances, including abandoned buildings. Epidemiology provides a basis for public health planning and disease control through surveillance activities which attempt to identify disease cases and trends. Functions include encouraging, monitoring, and investigating reports by physicians, hospitals, schools, and the general public and the provision of disease prevention information as needed. Galveston County Coordinated Community Clinics (4C's) provide comprehensive medical and dental services to the underinsured and medically indigent population of Galveston County.
Extractions: Objectives Objectives of the online masterâs degree program are that graduates will be able to: This course addresses these objectives through the following: Study of basic facts, concepts and theories of exercise physiology, with emphasis on the areas of exercise metabolism, skeletal muscle function and cardiopulmonary function. Critically reading and discussing research related to exercise physiology.
Harris County Texas Cooperative Extension Educational programs in nutrition, diet and health provide individuals and texas Cooperative Extension Harris County programs assist residents to http://urbantaex.tamu.edu/Harris/nutdiethealth.html
Extractions: Educational programs in nutrition, diet and health provide individuals and families with a knowledge base on which to make informed decisions about food, nutrition and health. These programs are designed to help people achieve and maintain optimal weight and reduce the risk of chronic disease, give birth to healthy babies and practice responsible and healthy self care. They also improve consumers' ability to make informed choices related to food safety, quality and composition.
Extractions: Health Information for Texans! Get Moving Today! Learn more about your health! You will need the free Adobe Reader in order to view and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you may download the software from the Adobe web site , and install it on your computer. back to top Last updated: 18 August, 2005 Educational programs of Texas Cooperative Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. FCS
Programs/Faculty The Masters and Doctoral programs in nutrition allow emphasis in the broad Scott and White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, University of texas health http://nutr.tamu.edu/gradprog.htm
Extractions: The Masters and Doctoral programs in Nutrition allow emphasis in the broad fields of basic and applied animal and human nutrition. Candidates may perform research in the areas of nutritional biochemistry and molecular biology, animal nutrition, clinical nutrition, and community or international nutrition. Studies in animal nutrition may be related to animal agriculture or may be fundamental in nature. Human or domestic animal nutrition specializations can be obtained in physiology, immunology, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, applied nutrition, and clinical nutrition. Graduate level course instruction and laboratory training may be obtained in such subdisciplines as cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, reproductive physiology, exercise physiology, sociology, and philosophy.
Extractions: Statement WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. Nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and help accessing health care are provided to low-income women, infants, and children through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC. Hurricane Katrina News and Updates For assistance related to Hurricane Katrina, click here Call (toll free):
Chronic Disease - State Profiles - Texas Cardiovascular health State Program Capacity Building nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/states/texas.htm
Extractions: Summary data on lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer. These state-level data include the estimated number of new diagnoses and cancer deaths as well as age-adjusted mortality rates broken down by race/ethnicity and presented alongside the national averages. Chronic Diseases: The Leading Causes of Death Profiles the leading causes of death in the United States; such as, heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Chronic diseases are among the most prevalent, costly, and preventable of all health problems. About 7 of 10 Americans who die each year, or more than 1.7 million people, die of a chronic disease. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System Summary Results (PDF92K) Summarizes key findings from the 2003 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), which compares data on leading causes of death and salient risk behaviors for two populations: young people aged 1024 years and adults 25 years and older. Risk factors vary significantly between the two populations. You will need
PEC: Health And Nutrition Web Sites Check out the Healthy Steps Walking Program (which you can register for online) Center for Human nutrition (at the University of texas Southwestern http://www.pecentral.org/websites/healthsites.html
Extractions: Health and Nutrition Web Sites PE Central's LOG IT Program Log It invites students, teachers, schools, classes, and parents to record their physical activity steps, miles, or kilometers online! Features include a virtual hike across the United States; feedback about daily goals; compare your progress to others; and you can view your weekly and monthly progress. Teachers must register their school and class first and then they can offer it to their students. Statewide Center for Healthy Schools The New York Statewide Center for Healthy Schools is a nationally recognized center dedicated to improving the health and educational achievement of students. The Center recognizes the critical link between students health and their ability to learn. Check out the Healthy Steps Walking Program (which you can register for online) which is only for elementary teachers (PE and classroom teachers) in New York. Take Action for Healthy Kids More than 30 national education and health organizations are working together on the Healthy Schools Summit: Taking Action for Children's Nutrition and Fitness . Healthy Schools Teams are now being formed at the state level. Join leaders in education and health in your state who are working to improve children's health. Locate your state contact at www.ActionForHealthyKids.org/teams/index.htm
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Extractions: Nutrition and Health in Public Schools June 29, 2004 Chairman Lucio, Vice Chair Laubenberg, and Members of the Committee: Texas public health crusader Susan Combs, Commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture, issued the revised policy on March 1, 2004, with further revisions issued June 1, 2004, touting it as an "attempt to promote a healthier environment in schools" and to counter the childhood obesity crisis in our nation. Scheduled to take effect August 1, 2004, when most, if not all, of Texas public school students and their parents are focused on summer vacation plans rather than school menus, the new policy significantly restricts the foods available on school premises and especially in cafeterias.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas The Center for Human nutrition is the major research arm of human nutrition at UT Other departments or programs in allied health include biomedical http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept27717/files/39267.html
Extractions: Advanced Search document.write(hashTable['Home'].parentMenu) Home Research Center for Human Nutrition Nutrition Programs Home About the Center Center Facilities Research ... UT Southwestern Nutrition Academica Award There are four distinct administrative programs at UT Southwestern that are devoted to human nutrition. They are summarized here. Center for Human Nutrition The Center for Human Nutrition is the major research arm of human nutrition at UT Southwestern. It provides research space and financial resources to the faculty of the medical center. In addition to research, the Center's faculty play a major role in public and professional education and in national policy. Department of Clinical Nutrition The Department of Clinical Nutrition is a Department in the University of Texas Southwestern Allied Health Sciences School. The School is located at 6011 Harry Hines Boulevard. It is to home to ten programs that provide various accreditation processes. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, telephone 404- 679-4501) to award the bachelor's (B.A./B.S.), Master's (M.A./M.S.), Doctoral (Ph.D.) and medical professional (M.D.) degrees. The faculty of the Department of Clinical Nutrition has either primary or secondary appointments in the Allied Health Sciences School. All of those with primary appointments and many of those with secondary appointments participate in the Coordinated Program in Clinical Dietetics.
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