1. April 19, 2011 EFNEP Staff

3. These slides will be posted on the EFNEP website. The FRUIT TOOLBOX is posted on the website. Today, no need to take notes. Log in with each person’s name for today’s webinar. Post your questions in the CHAT box on this website.

4. Objectives for Today 5 year plan California EFNEP fruit intake profile County staff assessment of barriers Challenges to fruit intake Resources with examples

5. California 5-Year Plan Submitted to National EFNEP in December 2010 Goals/Program Priorities for FY2010-11 to FY2014-2015* FY10 as baseline Increasing Milk Group Intake (Adult EFNEP) Improving Fruit Intake (Adult EFNEP) Improving the percent of families not running out of food at the end of the month (Adult EFNEP) Increasing youth’s knowledge of Human Nutrition (Youth EFNEP) *Moving forward fiscal year will be written in the following format, FY2010-11 as FY11

6. California EFNEP Profile/NEERS Recall FY2009-10….Participants report increasing fruit intake by.3 cups Entry-.9 cup Exit- 1.2 cups 44% of participants at exit report eating no fruit 56% report eating some fruit FY 2015 Goal….Increase fruit intake by at least.5 cup Example….Entry.9 cup, exit 1.4 cups

7. How does CA EFNEP compare? National EFNEP FY2009-10….Participants reported increasing fruit intake by.4 cups of fruit US adults….. Reported consuming.6 cups of fruit. Compare with CA EFNEP’s.9 cup.

8. What is recommended? 2 cups fruit/day for women 19-30 yr. US MyPyramid CA EFNEP Entry* CA EFNEP Exit* CA EFNEP Increase* CA EFNEP 5-year plan goal…. Increase fruit intake 2 cups.9 cup1.2 cups.3 cup.5 cup increase * Based on FY2009-10 CA EFNEP NEERS data

9. How will we measure progress? 24 hour food recalls, compare entry with exit. Track progress annually Small steps…gradual increase to.5 cups gain entry to exit. Baseline FY2009-10 FY2010-11FY12FY13FY14FY15 Target.3.4.5 ActualCurrent.3 cup increase

10. How will we meet our fruit goal? Increase our own knowledge of client challenges/hurdles to eating more fruit. Increase our knowledge of resources Role model eating of fruit Increase our clients’ knowledge, skills and self-efficacy. Why fruit is good for their children. Why it is important to eat fruit.

11. Fruit & ESBA………..Ideas Lesson #2, Plan, Shop, $ave Incorporate shopping for fruit, buying in season, recipe planning Lesson #3, Vary Your Veggies…Focus on Fruit Choose a fruit recipe to model or distribute Offer fruit tastings with several lessons Helping participants with food security will promote consumption of fruit.

12. What are some reasons that your EFNEP participants do not eat 2 cups of fruit each day?

13. Today Fruit Toolbox – A resource for staff Examples

14. http://ucanr.org/sites/EFNEP_CA/For_Staff_624/Fruit_Toolbox/

15. Types of Resources in Toolbox Low-literate handouts: client High-literate handouts: staff *  Videos: staff*  Websites: staff*  Some videos, websites and handouts are designed for consumers but the literacy levels are relatively high.

16. “Fruit? Why Bother?” Fruit has important health benefits. Vitamins Minerals Fiber Antioxidants

17. Resources USDA/Nibbles for Health - Getting Nutrition Information for Your Family USDA/Nibbles for Health - Getting Nutrition Information for Your Family USDA/Nibbles for Health - A Closer Look at MyPyramid USDA/Nibbles for Health - A Closer Look at MyPyramid CDPH/Champions for Change - Help Your Kids Power Up With Fruits, Vegetables, and Physical Activity CDPH/Champions for Change - Help Your Kids Power Up With Fruits, Vegetables, and Physical Activity USDA - Why is it Important to Eat Fruit? Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Key Nutrients in Fruits & Vegetables Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Key Nutrients in Fruits & Vegetables

18. Example  Literacy: 28 words

19. Picky Eater “My child is a picky eater. How can I encourage him to eat new fruit?”

20. Resources USDA, Food & Nutrition Service series of useful handouts called Nibbles for Health. These 4 are useful for ‘picky eaters’. Tip sheets for parents and caregivers of young children Trying, Sharing, Enjoying Different Foods Together…Let’s Try New Foods! Handling A “Choosy” Eater Placer County Feeding Challenges: Tips for Preventing Hassels USDA/MyPyramid – Be a Healthy Role Model for Your Children

21. Example  Literacy: 21 words, Semi-colon

22. Which of these fruit have you tasted?

23. “How much do I give my child?”

24. Resources USDA/MyPyramid - How Much Fruit is Needed Daily? USDA/MyPyramid - What Counts as a Cup of Fruit? USDA/MyPyramid - What Foods are in the Food Group? USDA/MyPyramid - What Foods are in the Food Group? Network for a Healthy California - How Much Do I Need? Network for a Healthy California - How Much Do I Need? USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - How Much is Enough? USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - How Much is Enough? USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - MyPyramid Amounts of Foods For You USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - MyPyramid Amounts of Foods For You

25. Example 

27. “ “My children do not eat enough fruit.” There are a variety of resources aimed at “sneaking” fruit into your child’s day!

28. Resources CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - 10 Ways to Help Kids Eat More Fruits and Veggies CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - 10 Ways to Help Kids Eat More Fruits and Veggies ADA - Break Barriers to Fruit and Vegetable Consumption CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Get Smart Back to School CDC/Fruit & Veggies Matter - Get Smart in Your Family Dinner CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Get Smart Eating on the Go CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Three Simple Steps to Eating More Fruits and Vegetables CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Three Simple Steps to Eating More Fruits and Vegetables USDA/MyPyramid - Focus on Fruits USDA/MyPyramid - Tips to Help You Eat Fruits USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - Teaching Good Food Habits ADA - How to Fit Fruits and Vegetables Into My Busy Schedule CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Save Time and Money ADA - Smart Fruit and Veggie Snacks ADA - Treat Yourself and Your Health with Fruit

29. Example 

30. What type is best? Fruit can be eaten in many forms dried frozen fresh canned The most important point is to eat fruit!

31. Resources Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Frozen Fruit Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Frozen Fruit Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried and 100% Juice: All Forms of Fruits & Vegetables Matter! Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Fresh, Frozen, Canned, Dried and 100% Juice: All Forms of Fruits & Vegetables Matter! Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Frozen Fruit: Nutrition. Selection. Storage. Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Frozen Fruit: Nutrition. Selection. Storage. Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Recipes Using Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Recipes Using Frozen Fruits and Vegetables USDA/MyPyramid - What Foods are in the Food Group? USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - Why Fruit Juice?

32. Example 

33. Fruit & Vegetable Video Center  http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/video/Vid eoCenter.php Using Canned Pears

34. Examples of video topics Apple dipping bar Blueberries in pancakes and more Using pomegranates Endless uses for strawberries Raisin rock dessert Storing and using pineapple Storing and using grapes Using Canned Pears Using Orange Zest Persimmon Sorbet

35. Which of these fruit do you like?

36. “Is there a farmers’ market near me?” “My local grocery store does not have a lot of fruit. Can I buy fruit at a farmer’s market?”

37. Example  http://apps.ams.usda.gov/FarmersMarkets/

38. Example…..State Search

39. Example………County/State Search Short Search Results Search Criteria: Stanislaus County, California

40. Example…..County/State Search Search Criteria: Riverside County, California Long Search Results

41. Example….Map It/Directions Elk Grove Park Certified Farmers’ Market

42. Tips for Shopping at a Farmers’ Market  California Federation of Certified Farmers’ Markets http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/shopping-tips.html ADA - Become a Savvy Farmer’s Market Shopper http://ucanr.org/sites/EFNEP_CA/files/86466.pdf

43. “My fruit turns brown.” Did you know that there are specific handling and storage tips for each fruit?

44. Resources UCCE Placer/Reasons for the Seasons http://ceplacer.ucdavis.edu/Custom_Program960/_FONT_c olor=darkgreen_Reasons_for_the_Seasons__FONT_.htm FDA/Resources for you http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/u cm114299 http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/u cm114299 USDA/Safe Food Handling http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Safe_Food_Handling _Fact_Sheets/index.asp http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Safe_Food_Handling _Fact_Sheets/index.asp Network for a Healthy California/Harvest of the Month www.harvestofthemonth.com www.harvestofthemonth.com

45. Example 

46. Cost “I have a limited budget and fruit is too expensive to buy.” Shop in Season Stretch your food dollar

47. Resources: Stretching your Food Dollar ADA - Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget ADA - Eating Right Can Be Easy and Cost Effective ADA - Save Time and Money at the Grocery Store ADA - Ten Tips for Eating Right – Affordably ADA - Ten Tips for Eating Right – Affordably Fruits & Veggies More Matter - 30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Food Budget Fruits & Veggies More Matter - 30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Food Budget Fruits & Veggies More Matter - 30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Food Budget Fruits & Veggies More Matter - 30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Food Budget CDC/Fruit & Veggies Matter - Get Smart As You Shop

48. Example 

49. Resources………….Buy in Season We are lucky in California- we have fresh produce all year! Fruit and Vegetables Galore: Helping Kids Eat More - Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Fruit and Vegetables Galore: Helping Kids Eat More - Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Southland Farmers’ Market Association http://www.sfma.net/consumer/inseason.shtml Harvest of the Month http://www.harvestofthemonth.com/download/HOTM_F PSeasonalSchedule.pdf http://www.harvestofthemonth.com/download/HOTM_F PSeasonalSchedule.pdf Placer UCCE\Reasons for the Seasons http://ceplacer.ucdavis.edu/Custom_Program960/_FONT_co lor=darkgreen_Reasons_for_the_Seasons__FONT_.htm

50. Example website for staff 

51. Shopping with Kids

52. Resources Fruits & Veggies More Matters - All Forms Count A game for kids! Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Eat Your Colors A game for kids! Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Stuck on Fruit & Veggies A game for kids! Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Stuck on Fruit & Veggies Fruits & Veggies More Matters - 10 ways to get kids involved in healthy cooking and shopping Fruits & Veggies More Matters - 10 ways to get kids involved in healthy cooking and shopping

53. Example

54. Which of these fruit do you eat regularly?

55. General Resources………Fruit Use these sources to find information specific to certain fruit Network for Healthy California/Harvest of the Month Placer-Nevada UCCE/ Reasons for the Seasons Fruit & Vegetables Galore/Helping Kids Eat More CDC/Fruit & Vegetable of the Month Produce for a Better Health Foundation/Fruit Nutrition Database Produce for a Better Health Foundation/Fruit Nutrition Database

57. Fruits & Vegetables Galore: Helping Kids Eat More Free Download http://www.fns.usda.gov /tn/resources/fv_galore. html http://www.fns.usda.gov /tn/resources/fv_galore. html Can order single copies

59. CDE Fruit/Veg Cards CDE http://www.cde.ca.gov/r e/pn/rc/documents/cata log2010.pdf http://www.cde.ca.gov/r e/pn/rc/documents/cata log2010.pdf

60. Coming Soon…..EFNEP Fruit Blog Recipe Ideas Fruit Prep & Handling Success Stories

61. Do you role model the foods you want your clients to eat? Do you have funds in your budget to have fruit tastings?

62. Resources in Tookbox came from these websites. Placer UCCE/Reasons for the Seasons USDA/MyPyramid CDC ADA Network for a Healthy California/Harvest of the Month