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Arnell Josephine Hinkle, R.D., M.P.H.
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Community Health Leaders 2003
Area(s) of expertise: Youth health and development Health promotion
Leader’s Biography 2003: Executive Director, California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program, Berkeley, CA Using funds from the settlement of a lawsuit against a cereal manufacturer, Hinkle created a fitness program that tackles the obesity epidemic among California’s low-income adolescents. Long after the initial settlement monies are gone, CANFit continues to provide grants to 60 youth groups for such projects as a fast food survival guide and a hip-hop fitness video.
Where this Leader can be reached today: Executive Director California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program 2140 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 610 Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: (510) 644-1533 Email: ahinkle@canfit.org Website: www.canfit.org
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