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FALL 2007 |
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CMA honors Kids
Eat Smart Foundation
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The Canadian Medical
Association (CMA) has honored the Kids Eat Smart Foundation of
Newfoundland and Labrador with its Award for Excellence in Health
Promotion.
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By NLMA Staff |
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The
Canadian Medical Association has honored the Kids Eat Smart
Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador with its Award for
Excellence in Health Promotion.
The award, presented at General Council in
August, recognizes individuals and organizations from outside of the
health sector who have made a significant contribution toward a healthy
population and a healthy community.
“The CMA’s vision of a healthy population
can only be achieved through the actions of all Canadians,” said CMA
Past President Dr. Colin McMillan. “We are therefore delighted to
present the 2007 Award for Excellence in Health Promotion to the Kids
Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Founded in 1992 in response to a
province-wide need for a childhood nutrition program, the charitable
organization supports volunteer-run nutrition programs that today
provide healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks to 17,000 school-aged
children and youth in the province. Operating with a “nutrition first”
mandate, it has established best practices that have been adopted by
similar organizations elsewhere in Canada and, through education and
health promotion, Kids Eat Smart continues to show leadership in the
field of nutrition for children.
“Kids Eat Smart Foundation Newfoundland
and Labrador is honored to receive this award. It’s a breath-taking
moment for the Foundation and an inspiration in our progress toward
achieving our vision: to ensure children throughout Newfoundland and
Labrador attend school well-nourished to be ready to learn,” said Daphne
LeDrew, executive director.
“The outstanding efforts of Kids Eat Smart
Foundation can be translated directly into a future healthy life for a
whole new generation,” said Dr. Guido Van Rosendaal, chair of the CMA
Council on Health Care and Promotion. “Their success is a testament to
the power of grassroots community action.”
“Nutrition is the critical core of Kids
Eat Smart Clubs and provides children with the energy they need to
concentrate and learn, but Kids Eat Smart Clubs bring so much more,”
added LeDrew. “When children and youth start the day sitting shoulder to
shoulder, cared for by a community of parents, teachers, peers, and
supported by local businesses, community organizations, corporations and
government, the power of community is tremendous. The result is an
upward spiral that draws up education, physical health, and overall
well-being.”
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