Make Healthier Choices: Your Heart and Your Waistline Will Thank you
Recent studies conducted by the Brooklyn District Public Health Office 
and the Harlem District Public Health Office show a correlation between a lack of access to healthy foods and health risks, including obesity. Both studies found that small grocery stores (bodegas) are the most common food retailers serving community residents, yet most do not offer a variety of affordable nutritious foods such as low-fat milk, whole grains, or fresh/frozen produce. Many bodegas also heavily market unhealthy products such as cigarettes, alcohol and soda through prominent advertising and displays.
The PAN program is partnering with local bodega owners to expand the availability of healthier food choices in target neighborhoods (Harlem, South Bronx, and Central Brooklyn) with the highest rates of obesity and diabetes in the city.
Moooove to 1% Milk
The Physical Activity and Nutrition Program encourages families to "MOOOOVE" to 1% milk for everyone age 2 and up. Low fat (1%) milk has all the nutrition of whole milk, with 50 less calories and a third of the fat and saturated fat of whole milk. Cutting down on unnecessary calories and saturated fat can prevent diabetes, heart disease, and other serious health problems. Does your local bodega, corner or grocery store carry 1% milk? If not, please use our "I Buy 1% milk" postcards below to request it. Make the switch to 1% milk.
Read the Press Release (January 19, 2006)
Download "Moooove to 1% Milk" Poster
Download "Moooove to 1% Milk" Postcard
Download "Moooove to 1% Milk" Postcard [En Español]
Download "I Buy 1% Milk" Postcard
Download "I Buy 1% Milk" Postcard [En Español]
Move to Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and low in fat, calories, and sodium. The Physical Activity and Nutrition Program encourages all New Yorkers to eat more fruits and vegetables to improve health and reduce the risk of diabetes, high-blood pressure, and heart disease.
Read the Press Release (December 7, 2006)
Download "Move to Fruits and Vegetables" Poster
Download "Move to Fruits and Vegetables" Postcard
Download "Move to Fruits and Vegetables" Postcard [En Español]
Download "Buy Fruits and Vegetables" Postcard
Download "Buy Fruits and Vegetables" Postcard [En Español]
