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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) and American Heart Association have released an opportunity for Native Americans who are working toward health and dietary well-being
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">More information about the application process for the
<b>Fertile Ground Leadership Institute </b>can be found on the Voices for Healthy Kids website:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY <br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Policy Update: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and American Heart Association launch Fertile Ground Leadership Institute<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7B7D7F">The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and American Heart Association launch Fertile Ground Leadership Institute
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Fertile Ground Leadership Institute</a> is designed to provide advanced training for<br>
Native Americans who are working toward health and dietary well-being in their communities<br>
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The partners are offering free spots to 50 Native leaders from tribal, community and nonprofit settings, including youth, who are interested in participating in this unique leadership development opportunity.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7B7D7F">
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unveiled a farm bill</a> that would impose stricter work requirements on millions of low-income Americans receiving food stamps. The effort, however, threatens to derail the legislation. </span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7B7D7F">
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sent a letter to the President</a> requesting that he appoint leaders to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7B7D7F">
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7B7D7F">New Resources: FAQ on State and Local Advocacy for PE Programming under ESSA Title IV, Part A</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#7B7D7F">Now that physical education is considered a component of a well-rounded education, states and school districts are able to use SSAE funds
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the nutritional quality of menu items</a> promoted in four fast food restaurant chains. There were modest improvements in the nutritional quality of foods and beverages marketed on general menu boards, and slightly greater improvements for items marketed on
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live</a>, while the top risk factors contributing to these conditions include poor diets, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, a lack of physical activity, and alcohol use.
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