| 693 | Saturday, April 12, 2008 |
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| 8:45 AM-10:00 AM | Convention Center:110AB |
| AAPAR/Council on Aging and Adult Development |
| FIT: Fitness through Intergenerational Teamwork |
| Fitness through Intergenerational Teamwork (FIT) is an intergenerational program that develops partnerships to improve overall fitness, activity and nutrition of older adults and children through nutrition and activity assessments, network building in the community, evaluation of program effectiveness, and reflection of the value of services. Through specifically designed FIT Kits each individual stays motivated and engaged in the FIT process. Demonstration of the FIT process through experiential activities will be presented. |
| Presiders: Dana S. Espinosa, East Carolina University, Winterville, NC; and Claire M. Foret, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Lafayette, LA |
| Speakers: Rachel Fournet and Claire M. Foret, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Lafayette, LA; Robyn Stuart, SJ. Montgomery Elementary School, Carencro, LA; Ida Nezey, Lafayette General Medical Center, Lafayette, LA; and Marcia Carter, Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, Moline, IL |