In this episode, guest host Cynthia Begay is in conversation with Ann Potempa, Dr. Julia Dilley, and Dana Diehl. They discuss their approach to decreasing consumption of sugary sweetened beverages for youth in Alaska. They remind us of the importance of an assets-based approach, the value of representing and presenting the community, and using communication strategies.

This episode references the article titled "Alaska’s Play Every Day Campaign Encourages Parents to Serve Healthy Drinks to Young Children" by Ann E. Potempa, MPH, Lauren C. Kelsey, MPH, Karol J. Fink, MS, RDN, Kathryn E. Pickle, MPH, Katie L. Reilly, MPH, Margaret B. Young, MPH, and Julia A. Dilley, PhD MES.

To find out more about their work, check out these links:

Play Every Day website
Play Every Day library of free materials focused on healthy drinks and sugary drinks
Play Every Day library of free materials focused on physical activity
Daddy Can I – Public Service Announcement
Doughnuts – Public Service Announcement
Fruit Drink – Public Service Announcement
Magic – Public Service Announcement
Play Every Day on Facebook
Play Every Day on Instagram
Play Every Day YouTube channel

S04 E05 – Exploring the CNHEO’s Recent Advances to Strengthen the Health Education Profession with Heidi Hancher-Rauch and M. Elaine Auld

The HPP PodcastBy Health Promotion PracticeApr 24, 2024