Child Nutrition Health Education Kit

The Child Nutrition Health Education Kit is a "one stop shop" for the latest science-based information about the role of nutrient-rich dairy foods in children’s diets. It includes:

• "Safeguarding the Health of America's Children: The Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition," Comprehensive Turnkey Presentation
• "Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition and Weight Management" Condensed Turnkey Presentation
• "Safeguarding the Health of America's Children: The Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition Programs"White Paper
• "Safeguarding the Health of America's Children: The Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition Programs" White Paper Executive Summary
• Top 3 Reasons Lactose-Free Milk Is Important in Child Nutrition Programs Fact Sheet
• Top 3 Reasons Cheese Is Important in Child Nutrition Programs Fact Sheet
• Flavored Milk Fact Sheet
• Top 5 Reasons to Raise Your Hand for Flavored Milk Fact Sheet
• Adding Chocolate to Milk Doesn't Take Away It's Nine Essential Nutrients Advertorial
• Why Flavored Milk is Important for Student Nutrition Advertorial
• Flavored Milk in Perspective
• Flavored Milk: Questions & Answers, Dairy Council Digest, November/December 2008

• "School Milk: Fat Content Has Declined Dramatically Since The Early 1990’s" SNDA Report
  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" Joint 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.
• "Nutrient-Rich Foods + Physical Activity = Healthy Lifestyle" Advertorial
• Low-fat Milk Education Handout (English)
• Low-fat Milk Education Handout (Spanish)
• Kids Need Calcium Handout
• Child Nutrition: A Focus on Dairy Foods, Dairy Council Digest, March/April 2009

 

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 the language arts and health curricula.
• Nutrition Explorations:
  A National Dairy Council website 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.