PA Specialist & PA Forums
The Region’s Physical Activity Specialist conducts physical activity trainings for community-based organizations on an ongoing basis. In addition, each year BARNN and BANPAC members and partners, along with many other Bay Area nutrition and physical activity organizations participate in an all day Physical Activity Forum spearheaded by BARNN’s Physical Activity Specialist.

LIA Trainings
Twice each year, BARNN conducts full day trainings for the Local Incentive Awardees. The focus of the trainings is determined by the LIAs themselves. Prior trainings have covered media skills and competency and how to build and maintain successful coalitions.

Latino Toolbox Trainings
The Network for a Healthy California--Latino Campaign and Physical Activity Toolbox trainings are available free of charge to community educators to teach low-income Latino adults about eating the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables and incorporating physical activity into each and every day.

Power Play - School & CYO Trainings
The Network for a Healthy California--Children’s Power Play! Campaign conducts trainings for schools and community youth organizations on how to incorporate healthy kid activities into the classroom and after school programs. These trainings include information on fun-filled activities like the Nutrition Decathlon as well as information on how Power Play helps schools meet their wellness policy objectives.

Food Demonstrations
The African American, Latino, Retail and Power Play Campaigns conduct food demonstrations at grocery stores, and flea and farmers’ markets across the Bay Area. The food demonstrations provide valuable information about preparing quick and healthy meals and provide consumers with the skills needed to purchase and to prepare healthy food. Consumers are able to taste recipes, see the ingredients prepared, and encouraged to purchase the recipe contents all in one location. In addition, participants receive free cookbooks and incentive items, including t-shirts, cooking colanders, and canvas grocery bags.

Worksite Assessment
A key component of the California Worksite Program is the Check for Health assessment. Working in conjunction with participating businesses, the Worksite Program Coordinator conducts a comprehensive evaluation of the worksite environment. Areas of focus include, Health Promotion Programs and Services, Food Environment, Physical Activity Environment, and Health Norms and Values. Once completed, the assessment provides guidance for the implementation and development of a worksite program particular to the needs of each participating business.

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