Agita Sao Paulo
In: PreventionThe Agita São Paulo initiative, based in São Paulo, Brazil, encourages physical activity through creative programming – spreading the message that physical activity can be unintimidating and fun. Program examples include walking groups, a “walk truck,” an annual “24-hour walk,” an event called “Via Viva” that closes roads to traffic, Gymnastics in the Park, and …
Category: Gold Standard
Sponsor Type: Nationwide/Federal
Attributes: Community Outreach/Engagement, Free for Participants, Physical Activity Promotion, Population Health
MOVE!
In: PreventionMOVE! is a weight-management program available to veterans at U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) Medical Centers and Community-Based Outpatient Clinics. Over 400,000 veterans have participated since 2005. People can take the brief MOVE!11 questionnaire online to get an individual assessment of weight management factors. The curriculum has been converted into a self-guided app, MOVE! …
Sponsor Type: Nationwide/Federal
Attributes: Behavior Change, Targeted Population