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Sustaining and Enhancing Nutrition Education Programs in a Climate of S hrinking Resources

Sustaining and Enhancing Nutrition Education Programs in a Climate of S hrinking Resources . Laurel Jacobs, MPH UA Nutrition Network July 19, 2012. We know that nutrition and physical activity programs in schools make a difference…. Research Outcomes in Schools.

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Sustaining and Enhancing Nutrition Education Programs in a Climate of S hrinking Resources

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  1. Sustaining and Enhancing Nutrition Education Programs in a Climate of Shrinking Resources Laurel Jacobs, MPH UA Nutrition Network July 19, 2012

  2. We know that nutrition and physical activity programs in schools make a difference…

  3. Research Outcomes in Schools Sources: 1. Taras, H. (2005). Nutrition and student performance at school. Journal of School Health. 2. Florence, M. D., et al (2008). Diet Quality and Academic Performance. Journal of school Health. 3. Ingwersen, J., et al (2007). A Low Glycemic Index Breakfast Cereal Preferentially Prevents Children’s Cognitive Performance from Declining throughout the Morning. Appetite.

  4. Research Outcomes in Schools Sources: 4. Coe et al. (2006). Effect of physical education and activity levels on academic achievement in children. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise. 5. Mahar et al (2006). Effects of a classroom-based program on physical activity and on-task behavior. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise. 6. Taras, H. (2005). Physical activity and student performance at school. Journal of School Health.

  5. SNAP Ed Behavioral Outcomes • Promotion of healthy food choices • Make half your plate fruits and veggies • Half your grains, whole grains • Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk products • Increase physical activity • Maintain appropriate calorie balance through each stage of life

  6. Yet, funding is being reduced……so how can nutrition education activities be sustained at your schools?

  7. UANN Sustainability Support • Nutrition education resources and trainings • Promotions • Educational reinforcement items • Planners • Special project funding opportunities • Sustainability workshops at your school • Support through community grants • Leverage resources from other community partners

  8. Selected School-based Grants

  9. Fuel Up To Play 60

  10. ING Unsung Heroes Award

  11. Target Field Trips

  12. WalMart/Sam’s Club Giving Program

  13. Captain Planet Foundation (Gardens)

  14. UANN Role • Maintain listing of current funding opportunities • Facilitate sustainability workshops • Discuss current funding opportunities • Set goals • Develop action plan • Provide technical assistance

  15. Leveraging resources from other community partners • CPPW advisory committees and wellness coordinators • School parent groups • Master Gardeners • Tucson Village Farm • www.uaforyou.arizona.edu/teachers/find • portal for UA teaching activities, resources

  16. Next Steps • Schedule a sustainability workshop • Discuss grant opportunities with your administrators and district • Capitalize on resources from community partners

  17. Thank you!If you have any questions please contact your UANN Program Coordinator.

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