Healthy Living Program Participant Newsletter
August 2020
Our website is full of helpful information for you and your family. You can access the participant-only page on our website by clicking "click here for participant access page." Enter the password "hlpstudent."
After School Youth Cycling Classes!
Reno Bike Project is offering after school youth cycling classes for middle and high school students who already know how to ride a bike, but may not have their own bike or the confidence to ride solo. 
Benefits of spending time outside
One of the best things we can do for our mental health is to spend time outside. Research shows that spending time outdoors improves mood, decreases stress, increases energy, builds motivation and expands creativity. Spending time outside also makes us stronger and improves our physical health.
Healthy hydration
Children should be encouraged to drink water in between meals, especially if your child is active or if it is a hot day. If you or your child is thirsty, this is a mild sign of dehydration. The body needs water in order to function properly. Water is the best beverage your child could drink to keep their body well hydrated and growing healthy.


ā€œRethink your Drinkā€ recipes are fresh, colorful and delicious. Try one to help encourage your children to drink more water!
Boost your health by taking a hike!
Hiking is great exercise for the body and mind. When you hike, you have to walk on slightly uneven surfaces, uphill and downhill, and this helps to improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen bones and muscles. Hiking in the beautiful outdoors can also help relieve stress. The best part about hiking is that almost everyone of every age or athletic ability, can find a hike that works for them! There are a number of apps and websites you can use to help you find a fun hike near you:
  • Alltrails (Android, iOS: Free): Browse through trails near you, see their difficulty rating, and view reviews from other people who have tried it out
  • MapMyHike (Android, iOS: Free): See hiking routes that people nearby have taken. The apps main feature is that you can track the distance and pace of your hikes
  • Hikingproject.com: This website lets you search for trails in your area and see pictures, difficulty ratings, and reviews 
Discover Your Parks Walks
Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation leads weekly interpretive hikes in parks near you! Come explore a new location each week, learn about the area and get moving. Each walk is about 0.5-1.5 miles.
Learn about liver health
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is seen in up to 40% of children with obesity and is also seen in those who are overweight. Hispanic youth have the greatest risk of this condition. The liver enzymes ALT and AST are measured to screen for this illness. These are elevated in the blood stream when excessive fat accumulates in the liver and causes irritation. This can lead to inflammation and possible permanent injury to the liver over time. The only treatment proven to help is developing healthier habits, particularly reducing sugar consumption, and achieving healthier weight. For more information, see the link below.
Healthy nachos recipe
This easy nacho recipe is full of nutritious ingredients and great for a quick lunch or a party appetizer! Try adding your favorite vegetables to make it your own.
Community Health Alliance
1055 S Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89502