Fruits and Vegetables Galore in Arizona Laura Astbury, MS, RD AZNN Partner Meeting August 27,2009

Objective Learn about activities in Arizona around fruit and vegetable promotion.

Overview Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Coordinator Fruit and Vegetable Fact Sheets Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Coordinator Lead efforts for fruit and vegetable consumption in the state Go-to person for FVMM logo Participate in conference calls with other coordinators across the country

September is… National Fruits & Veggies-More Matters month Theme for 2009 is “How to Stretch Your Fruit and Vegetable Budget”

Fruit and Vegetable Fact Sheets Then…

Fruit and Vegetable Fact Sheets …and now

Fruit and Vegetable Fact Sheets 10 fact sheets completed in 2009 Available to order on AZNN website Take a look inside your folder!

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Administered by USDA to promote consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables for students K-8 51 schools participating in Arizona for school year Over 26,500 students across the state will participate in the program

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program AZNN’s role –Identify nutrition education materials to supplement the program –Present information to school personnel at ADE training –Distribute materials to all participating schools –Work with partners to assist schools in their efforts

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Plans for school year –Send small educational items and posters for kickoff event at the beginning of the year –Provide schools with educational items and ideas on how to use them in the classroom throughout the school year –Provide handouts for parents

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