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Nutrition Education Resources. Cheryl Oberholser MS RD LDN Pennsylvania Department of Education Division of Food and Nutrition Sharon Piano MS RD LDN CFCS Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association. PDE Nutrition Curriculum. www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/lesson_plans/7486.
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Nutrition Education Resources Cheryl Oberholser MS RD LDN Pennsylvania Department of Education Division of Food and Nutrition Sharon Piano MS RD LDN CFCS Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association
PDE Nutrition Curriculum www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/lesson_plans/7486 • 21 lesson plans designed for grades K-12 • Most pertinent topics for each grade level • Aligned with PA Academic Standards • Ideas for implementing local wellness policy • Links to additional electronic resources
Additional Resources • Federal Nutrition Education Resources from January 2005 to February 2010 Search for title at www.choosemyplate.gov - Comprehensive list of nutrition education materials • Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Alignment System(SAS)http://www.pdesas.org/ - Clearinghouse for resources aligned with PA Academic Standards • USDA’s Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=1 - Book lists, curriculums, cookbooks, DVD’s, websites
PA Action For Healthy Kids • Help children learn to eat right and be active daily www.actionforhealthykids.org/
PA Action For Healthy Kids • Grants ($1,000 - $5,000) available to 20-25 PA schools • Focus: • Improving school breakfast, competitive foods, summer • meals, or access to healthy food and nutrition education • Deadline: May 5, 2012 • Application and more information available at www.actionforhealthykids.org/upcoming-events/grant-opportunities/school-grants-for-healthy.html • Questions? Contact Ralph Godbolt - rgodbolt@actionforhealthykids.org