To improve local coordination and implementation of nutrition education programs, the Regional Network (RN) was developed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) [www.cdph.ca.gov], Cancer Prevention and Nutrition Section (CPNS) [www.dhs.ca.gov/cpns]. The RNN grant was made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Stamp Program¹ [www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome].

The Goals of the Network are to:

• Increase daily consumption of fruits and vegetables to the recommended amount
• Increase daily physical activity to a minimum of 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children
• Achieve full participation in federal food assistance programs

Eleven regions throughout California received RNN grants. The Northcoast Region consists of six counties (Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma). The Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services plays an active role as the RNN lead agency for the North Coast Region, responsible for coordinating and supporting Network funded projects and developing partnerships and collaborations to help low-income populations adopt healthy eating and physically active lifestyles in their communities.

Learn more about the Regional Network:

• Northcoast Nutrition and Fitness Collaborative (NNFC)
• Network for a Healthy California - Northcoast Region Children’s Power Play! Campaign
• Network for a Healthy California - Northcoast Region Retail Program
• Network for a Healthy California - Northcoast Region Worksite Program
• Minigrants

National Employee Health and Fitness Day - May 21, 2008:

• About the Event:  DOC  PDF
• Nomination Form:  DOC  PDF

¹ This material was funded by USDA’s Food Stamp Program through the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. For information on the Food Stamp Program, call 1-888-328-3483.