California Bone Health Campaign for Low-Income Latino Mothers
Motivates Latino mothers to improve their family’s health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis through regular consumption of 1% milk and other food sources high in calcium. The campaign uses the promotora or peer leader model to empower community members to serve as health advocates in their communities.
California Bone Health Campaign Resources
Huesos Fuetes, Familia Saludable
(Strong Bones, Healthy Family):
Set of four lesson plans designed to be
lead by trained community health workers
(promotoras) to peer educate Latino
mothers on osteoporosis, the importance
of physical activity, 1% milk and foods rich
in calcium, and ways to overcome barriers
to bone health behaviors. Click here for
more information.
For better health, you and your family should drink one extra cup of 1% milk every day.
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