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Session 2:
Small Steps lead to Big Rewards
Preparing for the Session
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify small steps that can lead to big rewards
Explain that there are more than 50 ways to prevent diabetes
Use tools to help take small steps in food choices and in physical activity levels
Materials, Supplies, Handouts, and Equipment
In addition to the general materials, supplies, and equipment listed on pages and 2 of the
Program Leader’s Guide, you will need the following:
Appendix J: GAME PLAN Food and Activity Tracker (one copy per participant)
Appendix K: Weekly Pledge form (one copy per participant)
More Than 50 Ways to Prevent Diabetes campaign materials (see information for ordering or
downloading in the following section)
Stickers for participants Individual Progress Charts (stars, smiling faces, and supporting hand, or
other sticker of your choice)
Advance Preparation
In addition to the general advance preparation described in the Program Leader’s
Resource Guide, you will need to do the following:
Photocopy Appendix J: GAME PLAN Food and Activity Tracker and Appendix K: Weekly
Pledge form (one copy for each participant).
Obtain More Than 50 Ways to Prevent Diabetes campaign materials. Download and print from
the NDEP Web site www.ndep.nih.gov, print from the Power to Prevent CD-ROM accompanying
this curriculum, or order using the NDEP Publications Order Form in Appendix AC. If ordering,
allow 6 weeks for delivery.
Place More Than 50 Ways to Prevent Diabetes campaign materials (posters, tip sheets) around
the room.
Write the learning objectives for the session on a fipchart, blackboard, or large piece of paper
taped to the meeting room wall for reference later in the session.
Review Appendix G: Troubleshooting for Program Leaders to prepare for possible interruptions
or challenges in conducting the session.
NDEP Power to Prevent Session 2