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Faith Leaders - Encourage Members in Physical Healing

Faith leaders play important roles in motivating members to increase activity.

For faith based organizations, here are some ways you can help:

• Incorporate exercise breaks into church meetings

• Encourage members to make time for a minimum of 30-minutes of physical activity every day

• Be a good role model

• Talk about exercise during worship and events

• Encourage less snacking and healthier food choices at social events

• Encourage members to follow recommended activity and nutrition guidelines that encourage healthy food selections and moderate portion sizes.

Faith Based Program Example - Health-e-Ame

Physical-e-Fit Home Physical Activity Basics Getting Started Health Director Program and Events Resource Links Click on the links below to access items to help you to organize your program and serve your congregation. Monthly Bulletin Inserts Move Your Temple Meditations 8 Steps to Fitness Participant Handouts Walking Program Handouts Physical-e-Fit Newsletter Pedometer Information Chair Aerobics Handouts Praise Aerobics Handouts   Having a hard time getting started with your Physical-e-Fit programs? Read other Health Director's experiences. Tips for getting your programs going and running successfully.

CDC Faith Based and Community Initiatives
Engaging Faith Communities in Health - CDC

Center for Faith Based and Community Initiatives
Church Programs Target Obesity Among African Americans - Article:Apr.4, 2006

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