April 23, 2007 - 10:32am — sassafras
Flava of Phillips Healthy Youth
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A group of youth living in the Phillips neighborhood, one of the oldest and most ethnically diverse neighborhoods in Minneapolis, were concerned about the high rates of obesity and other diseases in their neighborhood. After recognizing the neighborhood’s limited access to healthy foods and information about healthy eating and fitness, this Flava of Phillips Healthy Youth kicked off with a Harvest Celebration and organized recurring distribution of health information, healthy recipes and vegetables to neighborhood residents.