The calendar also provides menu planning tips, nutrition and physical activity information, and space to keep a daily record of activities. Based on positive feedback from campaign participants, the Advisory Board is considering printing a 1998 calendar using the current structure and updating the look with new colors and recipes. Research of African-American women's knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to diet and physical activity is the foundation for Sisters Together materials and activities. They identified a variety of produce as healthy, including broccoli, greens, carrots, apples, and oranges. Beef, chicken, fish, and seafood are also considered healthy foods.
Some women also view dairy products, particularly cheese, as healthy.
Many survey participants define physical activity as any movement of the body. Walking is the most popular and beneficial activity because it is easy, non-competitive and can be done with friends and family members. The women surveyed also like basketball, dancing, roller skating, and softball. The segments, hosted by nutritionist and Boston Advisory Group member Donna DeCaille, featured healthy cooking demonstrations by chefs from Dorchester, Mattapan, and Roxbury restaurants. Community involvement and partnership activities with the campaign are growing.