Bounce

Behavior Opportunities Uniting Nutrition, Coaching & Exercise

BOUNCE is a community outreach and research initiative at the UH College of Education dedicated to reducing obesity-related diseases among underserved communities in Houston.

BOUNCE News

A chef and intern preparing healthy food for the Houston Community

Nutrition Ambassador Program (NAP)

The Nutrition Ambassador Program recently hosted a nutrition workshop where the BOUNCE team, alongside a chef, prepared delicious snacks and meals, including the flavorful "Sabrosos" Lechuga Tacos. This event, was made possible through the partnership with the Hispanic Health Coalition and generous funding from Direct Relief, whose support ensured the success of this initiative aimed at promoting wellness and nutrition education.

Latino Health Summit, People Choice Poster Awards

Mr. Ellis Odu and Mr. Paul Daniel, PATH Interns, first- and third-place winners of the Latino Health Summit, People Choice Poster Awards.

Student interns at a Nutrition Community Event

BOUNCE and PATH interns

BOUNCE and PATH interns sharing information in the community about a new BOUNCE health initiative, Together for a Healthy Life - a diabetes prevention program starting in April 2024. For more information about this program, please contact us at bounce@central.uh.edu.

Revolution Award

Norma Olvera, received the Revolution Award from the Association for the Recognition of Hidden Talent. The award recognizes her work promoting a healthy lifestyle among the Hispanic community in Houston through the BOUNCE programs.

BOUNCE into the STEM Zone at Pilgrim Academy

BOUNCE implemented an 8 week after-school program titled Community Youth Experts: Movement, Occupations, Voice, Nutrition (CYEMOVN) to integrate STEM within the context of nutrition and physical activity among 35 Latinx and African American students middle school age students.

Instructor with student sitting in a circle

BOUNCE Summer 2023 Wellness Program

BOUNCE implemented a 4 week summer program to promote healthy eating and cooking, positive self-esteem, and exercise in youth and their families through activities such as gardening, cooking demonstrations, and various sports.

Latino Health Summit Video Contest

Fernanda Bazan, 2021 Eye to the Future intern won first place on a vaccine-hesitant video contest sponsored by the Hispanic Health Coalition during the 2021 Latino Health Summit.

Abriendo Caminos Workshop Has Started

Our virtual Abriendo Caminos program about nutrition and physical activity has started. Families enjoyed learning about portions and moving their bodies through amazing exercises. We are excited to continue enlightening our participants with more knowledge.

Dr. Olvera attends a fireside chat with Surgeon General Jerome Adams at the Health Museum

Dr. Olvera, director of the BOUNCE Healthy Lifestyle Program, attends a fireside chat with Surgeon General Jerome Adams and Executive Director and Local Health Authority for Harris County Public Health, Umair A. Shah to discuss the ongoing pandemic and future state of public health.

Foods to Help You Strengthen Your Defenses During the Pandemic

Many foods help your body defend itself against disease. View the handout to learn more about their benefits.

English handout PDF
Spanish handout PDF

Doctoral Student, Taylor Alexander Gives Virtual Presentation on Eye to the Future Internship Program for SNEB Conference

Eye to the Future is an internship program at the University of Houston’s BOUNCE Program offered to Latinx undergraduate college students. Taylor shares the impact Eye to the Future has made on nutrition knowledge and career readiness.

The BOUNCE Recipe Book Features Simple, Healthy Recipes for the Whole Family to Enjoy

View the BOUNCE Recipe Book for ideas of healthy meals and snacks to make at while you stay home and stay safe. These quick recipes are family friendly and adaptable to fit into your busy schedule of working and schooling from home.

English Recipe Book PDF > Spanish Recipe Book PDF >

Dr. Olvera presents at the Chicago Food and Family Conference

Dr. Olvera, director of the BOUNCE Healthy Lifestyle Program shared strategies for developing nutrition education programs for Latinos at the Food and Family Conference.

Eye to the Future Awarded Grant

Dr. Olvera has recieved an award from the USDA to mentor the next generation childhood educators.

BOUNCE Nutrition Ambassador Program in the Community

The BOUNCE Program reached over 200 adults and children with the Nutrition Ambassador Program. The participants learned about MyPlate and how to reduce added sugar and fat in their meals.

BOUNCE Helps the Community to “Get Up! Get Moving!” at Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk

Families were encouraged to ‘Get Up Get Moving’ at BOUNCE’s annual 5K/Fun Run. Funds raised allow families to participate in BOUNCE community programs.

BOUNCE Summer Wellness

The award-winning BOUNCE Summer Wellness program promotes healthy eating, regular physical activity and positive body image among African American and Hispanic youth and their families. Visit our Programs page to learn more.

Established in 2005, BOUNCE Summer Wellness is an award-winning healthy lifestyle summer program designed to promote healthy eating, regular physical activity and body positivity among low-income Hispanic and African American children.

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Accolades

BOUNCE has been recognized at the local, state, and national levels for its work. Some highlights:

In summer 2017, Norma Olvera, the founder and executive director of BOUNCE, was selected to participate in a prestigious fellowship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture based on her work in the health field.
In 2010, BOUNCE won an honorable mention award for cardiovascular health promotion by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
In 2006, BOUNCE was acknowledged as “One of the Best Nutrition and Physical Activity Practices” by the Texas Public Health Association.

BOUNCE in the Community - BOUNCE made an impact in the community by participating in the Get Up! Get Moving! event, successfully engaging attendees with dynamic activities that promoted health and wellness.