PROGRAM NAME: Health Promotion and Education Programs

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Website: http://www.bana.ca

Primary Need: Food Security and Nutrition

Description: Eating disorders prevention and education program. Non-threatening educational program teaches children the importance of healthy self-esteem, healthy attitudes about eating and an acceptance of all body shapes and sizes in children. Body Based Harassment program is also available in children’s libraries, museums and community organizations which offer children’s programming. Self-esteem and Body Image workshops: teaches young people to increase their confidence in their unique talents, abilities and interests. Reduces their reliance on physical appearance as their main measure of self worth. Discussion about healthy eating and media messages. Grades 5-8 Sizing Up the Media: Decoding the Messages, a unique presentation that examines how the images of women in the media have left our population with feelings of negative body image, inadequacy and low self-esteem through the use of visual aids, workshop encourages viewers to re-evaluate the images presented by the advertising industry and to take action against these toxic messages.

Languages: English

Contact: 519-969-2112

Areas Served: Amherstburg, Belle River, Essex, Harrow, Kingsville, LaSalle, Leamington, Windsor

Address: 1500 Ouellette Avenue, Suite 100 Windsor ON N8X-1L7

Age Served: 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, All

Genders Served: All, Female, Male, Undisclosed

Target Population: Adults, Groups, Individuals, Youth

Days of Operation: Mon - Fri

Office Hours: 9am - 5pm

Referral: Appointment required.

Restrictions: Prevention workshops: youth and young adults.

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