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COLLEGE OF FOOD KNOWLEDGE Pumpkins are ___% water. a. 30% b. 50% c. 90% d. 10%

SNAP-Ed Newsletter. A newsletter empowering parents, students and teachers to become advocates for healthy change in their schools and communities. . October, 2011. Family Fun in October: Austin October 2 AL's Be Well Walk October 23 Halloween Howl at Austin Nature and Science Center

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COLLEGE OF FOOD KNOWLEDGE Pumpkins are ___% water. a. 30% b. 50% c. 90% d. 10%

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  1. SNAP-Ed Newsletter A newsletter empowering parents, students and teachers to become advocates for healthy change in their schools and communities. October, 2011 Family Fun in October: Austin October 2 AL's Be Well Walk October 23 Halloween Howl at Austin Nature and Science Center Dallas October 9 State Fair of Texas October 25 Trick or Taste: Part Boo! Houston October 1-November Texas Renaissance Festival San Antonio October 2 Siclovia October 8 BOOtanica Dear SNAP-Ed Participant, ACTIVE Life is so excited to be partnering with you as we work to empower individuals, young and old, to become change agents for health! We have some very exciting plans for this school year for SNAP-Ed participants and the newsletter is one avenue that we will be providing you with this information. So enjoy the monthly newsletter topics, and the various resources my team has provided you. Thanks again! Warm Regards, Christine Schilp Mills Director of Programs ACTIVE Life • COLLEGE OF • FOOD KNOWLEDGE • Pumpkins are ___% water. • a. 30% b. 50% • c. 90% d. 10% • (answer on the last page) Programs Director Christine Schilp Mills has a background in teaching and public health and provides support in overseeing ACTIVE Life’s Nutrition program: nutrition education through the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed). Christine also oversees Young Leaders for Healthy Change (YL). Christine has a passion for sharing the many benefits of health and wellness among people of all ages, and in working with young people in developing solutions to bring positive change and alleviate health and social disparities. Christine@activelifehq.org

  2. Celebrate National “Eat Better; Eat Together” Month The family that eats together stays healthy together Can you remember the last time you sat down to eat a meal with your family? If you are like most families, the last time you ate together was probably during a birthday, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. Eating family meals during holidays is a great chance to talk with one another and bond together, but you do not have to limit family meals to only special occasions. What many people do not realize, is that eating meals together can do wonders for your family’s relationship and even your children’s health. Studies have shown that children who eat with their families are better nourished, have lower rates of obesity and have better vocabularies. Eating together can also have a positive impact on your wallet. Do you feel like your family is so busy that there is no way you could get everyone together for a meal? You are not alone. This is one of the most popular reasons behind not eating together. There is good news! Family meals can fit into even the busiest of schedules. With the tips we have provided in this month’s issue, you’ll find that it’s not so hard to eat together as a family. www.facebook.com/mealsmatter.org Statistics show that only 28%of families eat dinner together 7 nights a week. • Helpful Links • www.mealsmatter.org • http://www.nutritionexplorations.org • http://www.foodonthetable.com/ • http://cookingwithkids.net/

  3. **Cook at least one meal per week as a family** **Each week, eat 3 or more meals together as a family ** This month, we challenge you to… • Fun Activity To Try In The Classroom: • Family meals are a great time for families to get in touch with each other. Try these ideas for positive family meals. • 1. Make family meals a priority. Aim for 3 or more meals a week. • 2. Cook it quick but eat it slow • Though you may hurry when preparing a meal, allow ample time to enjoy the meal and talk with each other. • 3. Shop for food and cook together. • Younger children are proud and excited to eat meals they helped prepare. • 4. Turn the TV Off • The TV is not a family member. Encourage family members to star in their own lives and relate to each other. • 5. Respect each individual’s right to decide how much to eat. • Forcing children to eat food they don’t like makes them dislike the food or learn to ignore feelings of hunger and satiety. Portion size is very important to a healthy diet. The “Portion Plate”, which resembles the USDA’s My Plate, is a fun and easy way to show kids how much of each food group belongs on their plate. It also shows suggested portions of each food group in a way that kids can easily understand. The “Portion Plate” can be expensive to buy in stores, so why not get kids to make their own portion plates out of crayons and construction paper. 1. Cut out shapes for a plate, glass, and utensils.. Lay them out on a long, rectangular piece of construction paper and glue them down. 2. Have children draw their own portion plate, making sure to label where each food group goes. Have them draw pictures to show portion sizes. 3. Laminate. Now you have placemats with portion plates that kids can use every time they sit down for dinner! 5 Tips for Quality Family Meals

  4. ACTIVE @ ACTIVE Life Upcoming Trainings Earn CPE’s! • September’s Drawing • CONGRATULATIONS to the following teachers who won a $65 gift card for their students from their choice of HEB, Target, or Sports Authority. They spent a couple minutes to report for their ACTIVE Nutrition Classes. • Elaine Tetreault; Horn Elementary; AliefISDTeacher • Fred Cavazos; La Paloma Elementary; San Benito ISD • You can win too! Report attendance for your ACTIVE Nutrition classes by the 15th of the month following the one you are reporting on to get automatically entered into the $65 gift card drawing. Then, for EACH month that you report using the online SNAP-Ed reporting form, you will also get entered once for the Wii drawing in June. How to…make a healthy PB&J lunch 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 2 teaspoons jam on 1 mini whole-wheat bagel + 1 oz. whole-grain chips (about 16) + 1 small banana To complete the meal, add a bottle of fat-free milk! Stats: 467 calories, 2.6g sat fat, 413mg sodium Take a look at upcoming trainings in October Previously Recorded Webinars for SNAP-Ed: SNAP-Ed Supporting Report Follow this link to find free previously recorded webinars: The costs of bottled water can get expensive. And if you don’t recycle the bottles, you are contributing to pollution. A good alternative is to buy reusable water bottles with filters already inside. They cost about $8, and it is an easy way for you and your children to always have access to healthy, filtered water that tastes good. www.activelifehq.org/training_archive COLLEGE OF FOOD KNOWLEDGE Answer: C. 90%

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