Child Nutrition Health Education Kit

Child Nutrition Health Education kit is a "one stop shop" for the latest science-based information on the role of nutrient-rich dairy foods in improving child nutrition and includes:

• Safeguarding the Health of America's Children (PowerPoint): The Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition: A comprehensive turnkey presentation reviewing the latest science on the important role nutrient-rich dairy foods play in improving child health and wellness, which also provides a compilation of valuable resources from leading health professional nutrition organizations.
• Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition and Weight Management Presentation (PowerPoint): A condensed presentation giving a brief overview of the obesity epidemic including the latest research on dairy consumption and healthy body weight and BMI measures.
• Nutrient-Rich Foods + Physical Activity = Healthy Lifestyle Advertorial
• Kids Need Calcium Handout
• Low-fat Milk Education Handout (English)
• Low-fat Milk Education Handout (Spanish)
• Safeguarding The Health of America's Children: Importance of Dairy Foods In Child Nutrition Programs: A new white paper provides a summary of the child nutrition environment and the most current research and insights on dairy's role in child nutrition, including in government-funded feeding programs.
  • White Paper, Executive Summary
  • White Paper, Full Report
  • Lactose-free Milk Fact Sheet
  • Cheese Fact Sheet
  • Flavored Milk Fact Sheet
• School Milk: The Fat Content Has Dramatically Since The Early 1990's
  A recent report by ENVIRON shows that now more than ever students are choosing low-fat or fat-free milk at school—approximately three-quarters of students are enjoying these nutrient-rich offerings!
• The Importance of Nutrient-Rich Foods in Planning Nutritious Meals for Children Editorial: A new joint editorial from seven of the leading national health and nutrition organizations highlights the need for Americans of all ages to build more healthful diets with nutrient-rich foods, including low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese and yogurt, to help reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease beginning in childhood.

 

3-A-Day of Dairy Health Professional Partner Child Nutrition Resources:

• American Academy of Family Physicians - Ready, Set, Fit!
  School-based education program on fitness for 3rd and 4th grade teachers
• American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Nutrition
• American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health
• American Dietetic Association Handout: 25 Healthy Snacks for Kids
• School Nutrition Association National Nutrition Standards
• School Nutrition Association School Meals Proven a Healthy Choice Fact Sheet
• MyPyramid for Kids:
  Information and resources about the child-friendly version of the new MyPyramid Food Guidance System. www.mypyramid.gov
• Little D's Nutrition Expedition™ and Arianna's Nutrition Expedition™:
  Little D's Nutrition Expedition, a 10-activity program for 2nd grade, and Arianna's Nutrition Expedition, an eight-activity program for 4th grade, feature hands-on learning about nutrition and the value of physical activity. Both programs support MyPyramid and supplement your language arts and health curricula.
• Nutrition Explorations:
  A National Dairy Council Web site that makes nutrition education fun and meaningful with hands-on activities.
  Check out the Educators section for nutrition lessons for all grade levels.
  Visit the School Nutrition Professionals section for tips and ideas for promoting healthy eating.
  Browse the Nutrition Education Materials Catalog for resources such as interactive handouts, posters and food models.
• Action for Healthy Kids: Learn about this national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to addressing the epidemic of overweight and undernourished youth by focusing on changes in schools. Read about their special report that encourages school meal programs to provide foods that are rich in nutrients, including low-fat and fat-free milk.
• Additional Educational Materials:
  An index of free downloadable materials found on the National Dairy Council website.
• Child Nutrition Information:
  Nutrition research summaries, statements from leading health professional organizations and press releases related to child health.