DIVISION OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION LEVEL ONE CERTIFICATION COURSE AREA FOUR: NUTRITION EDUCATION Area Four: Nutrition Education

IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION EDUCATION The food we eat has a great impact on our health. By educating on the essentials of good nutrition, generations are impacted towards a healthier America. Area Four: Nutrition Education

OBJECTIVES  Recognize and understand the meaning of MyPlate.  Recognize the existence, purpose and importance of the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans.  Promote National School Breakfast Week.  Promote National School Lunch Week. Area Four: Nutrition Education

USDA’S MYPLATE OLD MYPYRAMID NEW MYPLATE Area Four: Nutrition Education

WHY MYPLATE?  Clearly illustrates how to include all food groups into a meal with correct proportions.  Using a plate instead of a pyramid is easier to comprehend with less interpretation involved. Area Four: Nutrition Education

USING MYPLATE Visit for material and resources including:  Free posters promoting nutrition in schools  Free literature  Learning games  Recipes  Helpful tips Area Four: Nutrition Education

Use the website to launch fun games that will promote good nutrition for kids. MYPLATE RESOURCES Area Four: Nutrition Education

Activity sheets can also be used to teach good nutrition in a fun and interactive way. MYPLATE RESOURCES Area Four: Nutrition Education

The links that are highlighted offer helpful tips for promoting good nutrition. MYPLATE RESOURCES Area Four: Nutrition Education

Print out these tips, hang them in the cafeteria, and/or use them for teaching. MYPLATE RESOURCES

DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR AMERICANS  USDA & HHS release Dietary Guidelines every 5 years  The latest DG were released in June 2010  The Dietary Guidelines are used to develop healthy eating plans for average Americans. Area Four: Nutrition Education

2010 DIETARY GUIDELINES The above statement is from the USDA press release for the 2010 DG. These guidelines include key recommendations for the general population and special population groups. Area Four: Nutrition Education

2010 DIETARY GUIDELINES Key recommendations include:  Maintain calorie balance to prevent overweight/obesity through physical activity and proper nutrition.  Consume nutrient-dense foods and beverages.  Reduce sodium, cholesterol and saturated fat intake.  Keep intake of trans fats as low as possible.  Increase fruit and vegetable consumption; eating a variety of them.  Make at least half your grains whole; avoid refined grains.  Eat a variety of protein foods that are higher in liquid fats than solid fats, including seafood. Area Four: Nutrition Education

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE You can be a healthy role model by:  Incorporating recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines into your lifestyle.  Investing time into the students you serve.  Encourage students to make healthy choices.  Praise students when they make healthy choices.  Being a positive influence. Area Four: Nutrition Education

NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK This is a time to get students excited about breakfast. Activities and fun can grab their attention and increase participation in school breakfast. Area Four: Nutrition Education

NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK This years National School Breakfast Week was March 3-7, 2014 Theme for this year: “Take Time for School Breakfast” Area Four: Nutrition Education

NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK This is an opportunity to promote school lunch. Get kids excited by incorporating fun and activities throughout the week. National School Lunch Week will be October 13-17, Area Four: Nutrition Education

CONCLUSION  Nutrition education has the potential to positively influence the future generations towards a healthier lifestyle.  You have the power to be a good role model for students in your school.  Impact students by using resources, such as MyPlate, 2010 DG, and National School Lunch & Breakfast Week.  Encourage students to make healthy choices. Area Four: Nutrition Education

REFERENCES MyPlate. USDA Dietary Guidelines. USDA, HHS. National School lunch Week. School Nutrition Association. Area Four: Nutrition Education

DIVISION OF SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Area Four: Nutrition Education