title: Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better: a community-based health awareness program for African-American women.
abstract: Statistics indicate that African-American women have the highest rate of obesity among all racial groups. In response, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) developed "Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better," a national program that encourages African-American women to maintain a healthy weight by becoming more physically active and by eating healthier foods. "Sisters Together" programs are run locally by individuals or community groups in locations such as churches and health departments. The NIDDK offers culturally relevant materials and technical assistance to program leaders, including a recently updated program guide. The guide walks leaders through program planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation. It is based on obesity, nutrition, and physical activity research; evidence-based programs for African-American women; and proven health communication strategies. The guide is consumer friendly, using clear language and real-life examples. "Sisters Together" programs encourage African-American women and their families to improve their eating habits and their physical activity habits.
authors.affiliation: Weight-control Information Network, National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 1 WIN Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3665, USA. win@info.niddk.nih.gov
authors.forename: Leslie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Curtis
authors.forename: Zaneta G
authors.initials: ZG
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Jennifer E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Gill
mesh_terms: D001364:Awareness; D044383:Black People; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004032:Diet; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D012944:Social Support; D001741:Black or African American