United Indian Health Services, Inc. (California). Program title: Traditional Resource Programs for Preventing Type 2 Diabetes. The program goal is to increase knowledge among children and their families about traditional foods and physical activity. Demonstrated skills will include identifying, propagating, and managing traditional foods. A second goal is to increase access to fresh, healthy foods marketed by grocery stores in rural and isolated settings and to strengthen formal collaborations between this program and other agencies and organizations.

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