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Nutrition resources in the community for the Pediatric population

Nutrition resources in the community for the Pediatric population. Phyllis Crowley, MS,RD,IBCLC State Nutrition Coordinator Utah WIC Program Utah Department of Health. Learning Objectives. Community nutrition resources Nutritional benefits Referral/Access. Utah WIC program.

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Nutrition resources in the community for the Pediatric population

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  1. Nutrition resources in the community for the Pediatric population Phyllis Crowley, MS,RD,IBCLC State Nutrition Coordinator Utah WIC Program Utah Department of Health

  2. Learning Objectives • Community nutrition resources • Nutritional benefits • Referral/Access

  3. Utah WIC program

  4. Nutritional Benefits Health screening Assessment of nutrition status Nutritional counseling/referrals Healthy food

  5. Referring to the Utah WIC Program 1. http://health.utah.gov/wic/ 2. Click How to Apply 3. Click Clinic Locations 4. Call for appointment

  6. UtaH Special Nutrition programsDepartment of education http://www.schools.utah.gov/cnp/

  7. National School Breakfast Program National School Lunch Program http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/Legislation/nutritionstandards.htm

  8. School Lunch Luann Elliott Child Nutrition Programs, Director

  9. Nutritional Benefits School Breakfast Program No more than 30 percent of an individual’s calories come from fat Less than 10 percent from saturated fat Provides one‐fourth of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein, calcium, iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calories

  10. Nutritional Benefits School Lunch Program More fruits, vegetables and whole grains Meals with age appropriate calorie levels Reduction in sodium content

  11. Referring to School Breakfast or School Lunch Program • Request an application at the school • 2. Complete the application • 3. Submit the completed application

  12. Utah Food Stamps or SNAP jobs.utah.gov/customereducation/services/foodstamps/index.html

  13. First Line of Defense Against Hunger

  14. Nutritional Benefits • EBT Card – Used to Purchase Foods • Low Income People Can Buy Food They Need for Good Health • Use at Most Grocery Stores

  15. Referring to Utah Food Stamp or SNAP 1.Access screening tool at: http://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/screener/splash.do 2.Go to: https://jobs.utah.gov/liferay/ to apply 3.Apply at nearest Department of Workforce Services (DWS) office: http://jobs.utah.gov/regions/ec.html

  16. Utah Food Sense http://extension.usu.edu/fsne/

  17. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

  18. Nutritional Benefits 1.Nutrition Education to Budget Properly 2.Get the Best Nutrition Out of What is Affordable for Food Stamp Participants and Eligibles 3.Promote Healthy Eating and An Active Lifestyle

  19. Popular Topics: Fruits & Veggies Video Contest Healthy Eating on a Budget SuperTracker 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series Sample Menus and Recipes Daily Food Plans Partnering Program

  20. Referring to Utah Food Sense • Refer to Website: http://extension.usu.edu/fsne/ • Register Link for Classes • Staff Link for Contact Information • Contact Eileen Milligan: eileen.milligan@usu.edu • or 1-888-744-3232

  21. Utah expanded food and Nutrition educationYouth EFNEP http://extension.usu.edu/weber/htm/nutrition/

  22. Nutritional Benefits 1.Provides Nutrition Education on Healthy Food Choices 2.Lessons on Food Preparation and Food Safety 3.Education on Health and Physical Activity 4.Fact Sheets : http://extension.usu.edu/weber/htm/nutrition/efactsheets

  23. Referring to Utah EFNEP 1.Go to: http://extension.usu.edu/weber/htm/nutrition/

  24. Utah Food Bank http://www.utahfoodbank.org

  25. UTAH FOOD BANK BACKPACK PROGRGAM

  26. Nutritional Benefits 1.Nutritious, Non-Perishable Foods 2.Meets Hunger Needs at Times Resources are Not Available (Weekends) 3.Foods: Tuna, Peanut Butter, Beef Stew, Vegetables and Fruit

  27. UTAH FOOD BANK KIDS CAFE

  28. Nutritional Benefits 1.Hot, Nutritious Meals 2.Served During the Weekdays After School 3.Transported to 16 After School Sites (Monday – Thursday)

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