Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition

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The Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MOCAN) is a partner-driven council that is housed in Columbia with MU Extension and is composed of professionals across the state from diverse backgrounds (e.g., educators, government officials, healthcare providers, nonprofit representatives, etc.). Through statewide networking, organizations work together to implement and support policy changes that will improve the health and quality of life of Missourians.

These are the three major values guiding MOCAN's plan:

  • Nutrition and activity – Healthy eating and physical activity promotes overall health and prevents or improves chronic disease outcomes.
  • Evidence-based approach – Evidence-based approaches must be used to improve nutrition and increase physical activity.
  • Many levels of influence – For approaches to be effective, individual, local and state stakeholders must support the changes being implemented.

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Events and online courses

February 5, 2024 - April 28, 2024

Move Across Missouri

Resources

Empowering Primary Care Teams to Enhance Treatment for Obesity ECHO

Pediatric Weight Management ECHO will empower, educate and support primary care teams to more effectively and confidently treat children and adolescents with obesity. ECHO offers interactive online learning sessions every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m.

A Healthier Workforce: The Total Worker Health Way (PDF)

Learn about the Total Worker Health® approach to building a healthy and productive workforce. Presentation by Diane S. Rohlman from Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest.

AAP - Keeping kids active, eating healthy hard for parents during pandemic

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) publication about the challenges families are dealing with to maintain healthy habits during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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