1. Nutrition Advocate Club For information on obesity prevention or food stamps, call 1-888-328-3483. Funded by the USDA’s Food Stamp Program, an equal opportunity provider and employer. 2009-2010

2. Club Vision The Nutrition Advocate Club’s (NAC) vision is to develop creative ways to promote a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and physical activity.

3. Mission Statement To promote good nutrition and physical activity on campus and in the community through educational and recreational events.

4. Club Officers President: Kennedy Le Vice-President: Nathalie Nguyen Secretary: Kimberly Barba Treasurer: Peter Tran Promotion Coordinator: Tracy Phan Communications Officer: Binh Phan See NAC Club manual for position description

5. NAC Duties Member duties are to: –Attend meetings regularly –Be respectful during meetings –Develop creative ways to promote a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and physical activity –Participate in club committees to assist in coordinating events and presentations –Serve as a link between students and food service

6. Promote Health Promote nutrition and physical activity information by: – Flyers – Website – Conversation with other students – Coordinating promotional events – Public Announcements (PA) – Newsletters or bulletins

7. Why Nutrition? Knowledge in nutrition will help you understand how: To make better food choices It effects your health It is linked to reducing the risk of chronic disease

8. Mind and Body Studies show that healthy eating and daily physical activity have a profound impact on the body and mind by: –Increasing ability to learn and comprehend –Boosting energy –Improving school attendance –Increasing self-confidence –Changing attitudes, behavior and more

9. Let’s Make An Impact As a NAC member, you can encourage others to: –Have good eating habits –Explore the world of nutrition –Be physically active every day

10. "To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art." - La Rochefoucauld This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health, Network for a Healthy California, with funding from the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program). These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. In California, food stamps provide assistance to low-income households, and can help buy nutritious foods for better health. For food stamp information, call 877-847-3663. For important nutrition information visit www.cachampionsforchange.net.