Step By Step Overview
This section provides a description of the resources, program phases, and tasks that should be completed to get Take Action! up and running.
Soliciting Management Support
Support from management is key to the success of your Take Action! program. The information and tools provided in this section will help you to communicate to management the goal of Take Action!, the benefits to the company and participants, and the resources that will be needed. More ...
Recruiting Staff Volunteers
This section describes the staff volunteers needed to implement the Take Action! program, including a Program Cooorindator, a Planning Committee, and Team Captains. More ...
Implementing the Phases of Take Action!
As described further in this section, the tasks required to implement Take Action! can be organized into four implementation phases: planning, promotion, activity, and evaluation. More ...
Crafting a Take Action! Timeline
A sample timeline for the Take Action! program is provided here. More ...
Defining the Program Details
Whether you decide to focus your Take Action! program on fruit and vegetable consumption or physical activity, this section will describe how easily participants can set achieveable goals for themselves and earn points in Take Action!. More ...
Applying the Stages of Change
Take Action! helps people to eat healthier and be more active by using a "stages of change" approach. The information in this section will help you to determine which stages of change the majority of participants are in, helping you to better tailor the Take Action! program and its components. More ...
Utilizing Incentives
Utilizing health-related incentives can provide additional motivation to help everyone succeed. This section provides options for incentives, including events and prizes. More ...
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Take Action! Timeline