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This feature length movie reveals some of the deceptive marketing soda companies use to get youth hooked on soda. Teens from Baldwin Park display the power they have to change the industry by taking a stand by uncovering these deceptive tactics and changing their personal behaviors as well.

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Added by Ruben Brambila on June 14, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

We need your vote! The Accelerated School (South Los Angeles) Garden idea



The Accelerated Schools Garden began in the spring of 2003 with a committee of teachers and parents interested in adding green space to their urban school. In Fall 2004, the accelerated school broke ground with students and volunteers on the site of a former parking lot across the street from the school. Since then, parents, students and community members have dedicated the last Saturday of the month…

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Added by Ruben Brambila on June 3, 2010 at 2:58pm — No Comments

Youth in Action! Youth from South LA Meet with Councilwoman Jan Perry and ask for changes in their Community



Youth Leaders from South Los Angeles' Healthy Eating Active Communities (HEAC) initiative and Youth Activism Against Obesity (YAAO) - recently had a meeting with councilwoman Jan Perry. Youth Leaders spoke about what they see is needed in their community and discussed with her how her leadership could address this. Overall, youth enjoyed this great experience and opportunity and are following up with her on the environmental changes discussed at this meeting. Youth are… Continue

Added by Ruben Brambila on May 14, 2010 at 6:29pm — No Comments

Teen Views on Energy Drinks

http://www.werefedup.com/video/teen-views-on-energy-drinks



Teens from Baldwin Park's Healthy Teens on the Move share their thoughts and opinions on "Monster" energy drinks.



This video is a partnership with Healthy Eating Active Communities, The California Center for Public Health Advocacy, and Youth Activism Against Obesity.



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Added by Ruben Brambila on May 6, 2010 at 1:01pm — No Comments

New WereFedUp Video: "Think Before You Drink"

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Teen Youth Leaders from Baldwin Park just finished up their latest video that reminds us to "Know What's in Your Drink and Think Before You Drink!"



http://www.werefedup.com/video/think-before-you-drink



The message of this video coincides with similar messages generated and disseminated by county and statewide partners who are… Continue

Added by Ruben Brambila on April 28, 2010 at 12:34pm — No Comments

Will "Food Inc." take home the Oscar this Sunday?

One of WereFedUp's founding Youth Leader's Connie Gonzalez and her family are prominently featured in the documentary film "Food, Inc." up for the Oscar this Sunday! (read more)

Added by Ruben Brambila on March 3, 2010 at 4:06pm — No Comments

"Rethink Your Drink!" LA's fight over Sugary Beverages.

I recently attended a quarterly meeting for the Los Angeles Collaborative (www.lacollaborative.org) which is a partnership of over 200 agencies fighting against obesity countywide. Our organization - Youth Activism Against Obesity/WereFedUp.com - makes up part of the Collaborative’s leadership team. At this meeting, professionals from different sectors gave their expert opinions on sugary… Continue

Added by Ruben Brambila on January 13, 2010 at 11:56am — No Comments

"WereFedUp.com" Youth-Led online social network formally launched!!

Founding Youth Leaders (who helped create "WereFedUp.com") took part in a historic media event to formally launch the first ever youth-led online social network dedicated to fight youth obesity. These events - held in the cities of Baldwin Park and South Los Angeles California on September 17, 2009 - were attended by members of the media, elected officials, students, celebrities, and other community leaders. At these media events, Founding Youth… Continue

Added by Ruben Brambila on October 1, 2009 at 10:50am — No Comments

My Surrounding Community

Last month, students from South Los Angeles took part in a Photovoice project around their school community. Their pictures and accompanying messages help to define the area that they live in. If you are interested in conducting a Photovoice project in your own community, please send us a message and we will be more than happy to accomdate! Also, if you have some really great pictures that could be used as a Photovoice, please post them on our site!…



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Added by Ruben Brambila on July 27, 2009 at 3:31pm — No Comments

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