Body and Soul : A Celebration of Healthy Eating and Living: a Guide for Your Church

African Americans (AA) are at high risk for many serious & often fatal diseases, & are more likely to suffer serious health problems & die from these diseases. A diet rich in fruits & vegetables promotes good health & lowers the risk for these illnesses. Body & Soul (B&S) is a wellness program developed for AA churches. The program empowers church members to eat 5 to 9 servings of fruits & vegetables every day for better health. B&S works by combining: pastoral leadership; educational activities; a church environment that supports healthy eating; & peer counseling. This guide explains how to run the program in your church. It tells how to create a B&S program to fit your congregation. Includes tools & handouts to get started. Illus.Rowland, Glovioell is the author of 'Body and Soul : A Celebration of Healthy Eating and Living: a Guide for Your Church', published 2006 under ISBN 9781422305843 and ISBN 1422305848.