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"TOTS"
Toddler Obesity & Tooth Decay Prevention Project
Site Coordinator: Cindy Thomas
The TOTS project is innovative in its focus on a single aspect of diet, the beverage.
The Project will test how the interventions affect:
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Reducing the consumption of sugared beverages in expectant mothers, newborns and toddlers. |
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Extending the length of breast feeding |
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Determining whether behavior change can reduce obesity and cavity rates in Northwest tribal communities. |
Project components:
Community-based Intervention
| Nutrition education at community events and activities. |
WIC/MCH Component
| Health education and support for the reduction of sugared beverage consumption. |
| Education about the benefits of drinking water and breast feeding. |
Contact Info:
Inchelium Office: (509) 722-7024
Nespelem Office: (509) 634-2939
Email: cindymthomas_@hotmail.com
