Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Education (NOPA)
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension San Carlos Apache Tribe
Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity (NOPA) provides workshops to help San Carlos Apache parents/guardians, child care providers and other caregivers teach children (ages 0-5) healthy habits that will last a lifetime.
Who is this program for?
This program is for all San Carlos Apache parents/guardians, child care providers, and other caregivers of 0-5-year-old children. Read how Eating Smart, Being Active classes have made a difference for Octavia Duncan and her family.
What workshops are available?
- Eating Smart, Being Active - perfect for families that want to eat healthy and enjoying physical activity together. Learn new recipes, activities that encourage movement and more to help your family live a healthier lifestyle!
- Grow It! Try It! Like It! - a garden-themed education program that helps child care providers introduce children to more fruits and vegetables using fun interactive activities.
- Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures - empowers child care providers to make positive changes in their programs that will help young children develop healthy habits.
Who do I contact if I'm interested in a workshop?
- Eating Smart, Being Active - Melody Thomas (928) 402-8585 mgthomas@arizona.edu
- Grow It! Try It! Like It! - Teri James (928) 978-8510 james3@arizona.edu
- Healthy Kids, Healthy Futures - Melody Thomas (928) 402-8585 mgthomas@arizona.edu
Upcoming Workshops
Virtual Workshop - Eating Smart, Being Active
For parents/guardians of children ages 0-5, learn tips to shop healthier, set goals, plan yummy meals, get active and make changes towards a healthier lifestyle for you and your family.
- Dates: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 and 2/28/2022 (please attend all 9 sessions).
- Time: Mondays starting at 5:30 pm over Zoom, participants will receive Zoom link after registering.
- To register, contact: Melody Thomas at (928) 978-2620 or mgthomas@arizona.edu.
- Download the January 3rd ESBA workshop flyer.
Virtual Workshop - Eating Smart, Being Active
For parents/guardians of children ages 0-5, learn tips to shop healthier, set goals, plan yummy meals, get active and make changes towards a healthier lifestyle for you and your family.
- Dates: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24 and 3/3/2022 (please attend all 9 sessions).
- Time: Thursdays starting at 5:00 pm over Zoom, participants will receive Zoom link after registering.
- To register, contact: Melody Thomas at (928) 978-2620 or mgthomas@arizona.edu.
- Download the January 6th ESBA workshop flyer.
In-Person Cooking Demonstration
Join us for a fun cooking demonstration at the Nalwoodi Denzhone Community kitchen. Learn a new tasty recipe you can cook for yourself, your family, and your friends.
- Date & Time: Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
- Location: Nalwoodi Denzhone Community (NDC) Dripping Spring Sale Ring Rd, San Carlos, AZ 85550
- To register, contact: Melody Thomas at (928) 978-2620 or mgthomas@arizona.edu.
- Download the full color cooking demonstration flyer.
- Download the printer-friendly cooking demonstration flyer.
Recipes
Easy to follow recipes that will help you introduce healthy foods to your children. Recipes use ingredients that are often found at your local grocery store.
Fruit and Vegetable Activities
Follow along with these fun activities that encourage your children to touch, smell, feel and taste new fruits and vegetables.
Nutrition, Obesity and Physical Activity is provided by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, San Carlos Apache Tribe and funded by a grant from First Things First.