NCHPAD NEWS: February 2017
Volume 16, Issue 2
A monthly publication of NCHPAD - the NATIONAL CENTER on HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and DISABILITY http://www.nchpad.org.
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Educators: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Nutrition: Avoiding Food in Social Situations
Healthcare: Heart Disease
Sport: Empowered by Disability Sport
Public Health: Heart Disease 101
Research: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) MS Study
From the Information Specialists' Desks: Updates & Upcoming Events
Educators: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Awareness Week (#NEDAwareness) is February 26 through March 4, 2017. This year’s theme is “It’s Time to Talk About It.” To learn more about this campaign and access toolkits for teachers, parents, and coaches, please click here.
To learn more about the importance of eating disorder awareness, please click here.
Nutrition: Avoiding Food in Social Situations
Unhealthy food can be the highlight of the party. How can you say no to the temptations?
For guidance on how to avoid unhealthy nutrition choices in social situations, please click here.
Healthcare: Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among men and women, with one in every four deaths attributed to the disease. What can you do to reduce your risk?
To learn more about reducing heart disease risks, please click here.
Sport: Empowered by Disability Sport
After playing wheelchair basketball for 25 years, participating in five Paralympics, and receiving 3 gold metals, Christina Schwab writes about her unique life story and the influence of sport.
To read Christina's story, please click here.
Public Health: Heart Disease 101
Heart disease rates are higher among people with disability, but this can be prevented! It’s important to know the risks!
To learn more about the risks of and ways to prevent heart disease, please click here.
Research: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) MS Study
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors has approved funding for a $5.8 million multiple sclerosis (MS) study in Birmingham, AL.
To learn more about the funding award, please click here.
From the Information Specialists' Desks: Updates & Upcoming Events