Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC)
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Description
The Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC) is a multi-sector obesity prevention program that has been nationally recognized as an outstanding model. CLOCC projects use a variety of strategies to prevent obesity. Healthy lifestyle messages for children and families are supported with trainings and materials through the program's 5-4-3-2-1 Go! initiative. A joint effort with the Chicago Department of Public Health, Healthy Places, focuses on policy, systems, and environmental change in the city. And through the Healthy Teachers Network, teachers across Chicago are learning how to promote healthy eating and physical activity in the classroom.
Goal / Mission
CLOCC's mission is to confront the childhood obesity epidemic by promoting healthy and active lifestyles for children throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
Impact
The Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children brings together researchers, public health advocates and practitioners, and the children, families, and communities of Chicagoland to prevent childhood obesity.
Results / Accomplishments
The work of CLOCC fosters and facilitates connections between childhood obesity prevention researchers, public health advocates and practitioners, and the children, families, and communities of Chicagoland. The consortium represents over 1,200 organizations and is housed at the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
About this Promising Practice
Primary Contact
CLOCC
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Box #157
Chicago, IL 60611
312-227-7100
info@clocc.net
http://www.clocc.net/about/contact.html
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Box #157
Chicago, IL 60611
312-227-7100
info@clocc.net
http://www.clocc.net/about/contact.html
Topics
Health / Physical Activity
Community / Social Environment
Community / Social Environment
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date of implementation
2002
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Chicago, IL
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Target Audience
Children, Families