1. Nutrition Education Resources Sue Zevan, R.D. January 30, 2009

2. New from AZNN In your packet and on website Senior Fun Food News on Whole Grains Stretch Your Food Dollars in 3 Easy Steps (Education Materials under “Other”)

4. Nutrition in The Kitchen Second Edition The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia The Healthy Weight Program Healthy Eating for Kids and Families Recipes and tips –Eat more fruits and vegetables –Recipe substitutions –Reading labels

5. Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition www.NutrientRichFoods.org Partnership of leading scientific researchers, communications experts and agricultural commodities. Members are 12 food commodity associations that represent the five basic MyPyramid food groups.

6. Members of Coalition Wheat Foods Council National Pork Board National Cattlemen’s Beef Association California Kiwifruit Egg Nutrition Center United States Potato Board National Dairy Council California Strawberry Commission California Avocado Commission Wild Blueberry Association of North America Florida Department of Citrus Grain Foods Foundation

7. Purpose Support research to develop science-based and consumer-tested materials for use by health professionals. Support the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid and encourage widespread research and educational efforts to help consumers make their calories count more by enjoying nutrient-rich foods first.

8. Core Messages www.fns.usda.gov/fns/corenutritionmessages Developed by USDA Food and Nutrition Services Designed for low income mothers and children participating in all 15 Federal nutrition assistance programs Maximize our nutrition messages and “speak with one voice” by using these core nutrition messages.

9. Use Core Messages 16 Core Messages Supporting content (tips, recipes and stories) AZNN is using 4 core messages in the upcoming Champions for Change Go Low Campaign

10. Mom’s Fun Food News They’re still growing. Help your kids grow strong. Serve 1% low fat or fat free milk at meals.

11. Kids Fun Food News  Eat smart to play hard. Drink 1% low fat or fat free milk at meals. Snack like a Champion (Super Hero). Power up with fruit and low fat yogurt. Fuel up with low fat milk at meals and soar through your day like a rocket ship.

12. Core Messages Free to download and use Example at exhibit booth Use in your nutrition education activities