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How Can I Help My Family Eat More Fruit?

How Can I Help My Family Eat More Fruit?. April 19, 2011 EFNEP Staff. Marilyn Townsend, PhD, RD. Mary Gallagher, MPH. Available. These slides will be posted on the EFNEP website. The FRUIT TOOLBOX is posted on the website. Today, no need to take notes.

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How Can I Help My Family Eat More Fruit?

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  1. How Can I Help My Family Eat More Fruit? April 19, 2011 EFNEP Staff

  2. Marilyn Townsend, PhD, RD Mary Gallagher, MPH

  3. Available These slides will be posted on the EFNEP website. The FRUIT TOOLBOX is posted on the website. Today, no need to take notes. Log in with each person’s name for today’s webinar. Post your questions in the CHAT box on this website.

  4. Objectives for Today • 5 year plan • California EFNEP fruit intake profile • County staff assessment of barriers • Challenges to fruit intake • Resources with examples

  5. California 5-Year Plan Submitted to National EFNEP in December 2010 Goals/Program Priorities for FY2010-11 to FY2014-2015* FY10 as baseline • Increasing Milk Group Intake (Adult EFNEP) • Improving Fruit Intake (Adult EFNEP) • Improving the percent of families not running out of food at the end of the month (Adult EFNEP) • Increasing youth’s knowledge of Human Nutrition (Youth EFNEP) *Moving forward fiscal year will be written in the following format, FY2010-11 as FY11

  6. California EFNEP Profile/NEERS Recall • FY2009-10….Participants report increasing fruit intake by .3 cups Entry- .9 cup Exit- 1.2 cups • 44% of participants at exit report eating no fruit56% report eating some fruit • FY 2015 Goal….Increase fruit intake by at least .5 cup Example….Entry .9 cup, exit 1.4 cups

  7. How does CA EFNEP compare? • National EFNEP FY2009-10….Participants reported increasing fruit intake by .4 cups of fruit • US adults….. Reported consuming .6 cups of fruit. Compare with CA EFNEP’s .9 cup.

  8. What is recommended? • 2 cups fruit/day for women 19-30 yr. * Based on FY2009-10 CA EFNEP NEERS data

  9. How will we measure progress? • 24 hour food recalls, compare entry with exit. • Track progress annually • Small steps…gradual increase to .5 cups gain entry to exit.

  10. How will we meet our fruit goal? • Increase our own knowledge of client challenges/hurdles to eating more fruit. • Increase our knowledge of resources • Role model eating of fruit • Increase our clients’ knowledge, skills and self-efficacy. • Why fruit is good for their children. • Why it is important to eat fruit.

  11. Fruit & ESBA………..Ideas • Lesson #2, Plan, Shop, $ave • Incorporate shopping for fruit, buying in season, recipe planning • Lesson #3, Vary Your Veggies…Focus on Fruit • Choose a fruit recipe to model or distribute • Offer fruit tastings with several lessons • Helping participants with food security will promote consumption of fruit.

  12. Poll What are some reasons that your EFNEP participants do not eat 2 cups of fruit each day?

  13. Today • Fruit Toolbox – A resource for staff • Examples

  14. http://ucanr.org/sites/EFNEP_CA/For_Staff_624/Fruit_Toolbox/

  15. Types of Resources in Toolbox • Low-literate handouts: client  • High-literate handouts: staff *  • Videos: staff*  • Websites: staff*  Some videos, websites and handouts are designed for consumers but the literacy levels are relatively high.

  16. Challenge “Fruit? Why Bother?” • Fruit has important health benefits. • Vitamins • Minerals • Fiber • Antioxidants

  17. Resources • USDA/Nibbles for Health - Getting Nutrition Information for Your Family • USDA/Nibbles for Health - A Closer Look at MyPyramid • CDPH/Champions for Change - Help Your Kids Power Up With Fruits, Vegetables, and Physical Activity • USDA - Why is it Important to Eat Fruit? • Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Key Nutrients in Fruits & Vegetables

  18. Example  Literacy: 28 words

  19. Challenge Picky Eater • “My child is a picky eater. How can I encourage him to eat new fruit?”

  20. Resources USDA, Food & Nutrition Service series of useful handouts called Nibbles for Health. These 4 are useful for ‘picky eaters’. • Tip sheets for parents and caregivers of young children • Trying, Sharing, Enjoying Different Foods • Together…Let’s Try New Foods! • Handling A “Choosy” Eater Placer County • Feeding Challenges: Tips for Preventing Hassels USDA/MyPyramid – Be a Healthy Role Model for Your Children

  21. Example  Literacy: 21 words, Semi-colon

  22. Poll Which of these fruit have you tasted?

  23. Challenge “How much do I give my child?”

  24. Resources • USDA/MyPyramid - How Much Fruit is Needed Daily? • USDA/MyPyramid - What Counts as a Cup of Fruit? • USDA/MyPyramid - What Foods are in the Food Group? • Network for a Healthy California - How Much Do I Need? • USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - How Much is Enough? • USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - MyPyramid Amounts of Foods For You

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  27. Challenge “ “My children do not eat enough fruit.” • There are a variety of resources aimed at “sneaking” fruit into your child’s day!

  28. Resources • CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - 10 Ways to Help Kids Eat More Fruits and Veggies • ADA - Break Barriers to Fruit and Vegetable Consumption • CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Get Smart Back to School • CDC/Fruit & Veggies Matter - Get Smart in Your Family Dinner • CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Get Smart Eating on the Go • CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Three Simple Steps to Eating More Fruits and Vegetables • USDA/MyPyramid - Focus on Fruits • USDA/MyPyramid - Tips to Help You Eat Fruits • USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - Teaching Good Food Habits • ADA - How to Fit Fruits and Vegetables Into My Busy Schedule • CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Save Time and Money • ADA - Smart Fruit and Veggie Snacks • ADA - Treat Yourself and Your Health with Fruit

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  30. Challenge What type is best? • Fruit can be eaten in many formsdried frozen fresh canned • The most important point is to eat fruit!

  31. Resources • Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Frozen Fruit • Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried and 100% Juice: All Forms of Fruits & Vegetables Matter! • Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Frozen Fruit: Nutrition. Selection. Storage. • Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Recipes Using Frozen Fruits and Vegetables • USDA/MyPyramid - What Foods are in the Food Group? • USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - Why Fruit Juice?

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  33. Fruit & Vegetable Video Center  http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/video/VideoCenter.php Using Canned Pears

  34. Examples of video topics • Apple dipping bar • Blueberries in pancakes and more • Using pomegranates • Endless uses for strawberries • Raisin rock dessert • Storing and using pineapple • Storing and using grapes • Using Canned Pears • Using Orange Zest • Persimmon Sorbet

  35. Poll Which of these fruit do you like?

  36. Challenge “Is there a farmers’ market near me?” • “My local grocery store does not have a lot of fruit. Can I buy fruit at a farmer’s market?”

  37. Example  http://apps.ams.usda.gov/FarmersMarkets/

  38. Example…..State Search

  39. Example………County/State Search Search Criteria: Stanislaus County, California Short Search Results

  40. Example…..County/State Search Search Criteria: Riverside County, California Long Search Results

  41. Example….Map It/Directions Elk Grove Park Certified Farmers’ Market

  42. Tips for Shopping at a Farmers’ Market  • California Federation of Certified Farmers’ Markets http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/shopping-tips.html • ADA - Become a Savvy Farmer’s Market Shopper http://ucanr.org/sites/EFNEP_CA/files/86466.pdf

  43. Challenge “My fruit turns brown.” • Did you know that there are specific handling and storage tips for each fruit?

  44. Resources • UCCE Placer/Reasons for the Seasons http://ceplacer.ucdavis.edu/Custom_Program960/_FONT_color=darkgreen_Reasons_for_the_Seasons__FONT_.htm • FDA/Resources for you http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm114299 • USDA/Safe Food Handling http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Safe_Food_Handling_Fact_Sheets/index.asp • Network for a Healthy California/Harvest of the Month www.harvestofthemonth.com

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  46. Challenge Cost • “I have a limited budget and fruit is too expensive to buy.” • Shop in Season • Stretch your food dollar

  47. Resources: Stretching your Food Dollar • ADA - Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget • ADA - Eating Right Can Be Easy and Cost Effective • ADA - Save Time and Money at the Grocery Store • ADA - Ten Tips for Eating Right – Affordably • Fruits & Veggies More Matter - 30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Food Budget • Fruits & Veggies More Matter - 30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Food Budget • CDC/Fruit & Veggies Matter - Get Smart As You Shop

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  49. Resources………….Buy in Season • We are lucky in California- we have fresh produce all year! • Fruit and Vegetables Galore: Helping Kids Eat More - Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables • Southland Farmers’ Market Association http://www.sfma.net/consumer/inseason.shtml • Harvest of the Month http://www.harvestofthemonth.com/download/HOTM_FPSeasonalSchedule.pdf • Placer UCCE\Reasons for the Seasons http://ceplacer.ucdavis.edu/Custom_Program960/_FONT_color=darkgreen_Reasons_for_the_Seasons__FONT_.htm

  50. Example website for staff 

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