get a jump on summer! ideas to promote healthy eating & physical activity
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Get a Jump On Summer!
Ideas to Promote Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
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AOSN is a sponsored initiative of Arkansas State University Childhood Services and is one of 41 statewide afterschool networks in the U.S. supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.
Our Mission To create safe, healthy, and enriching learning experiences during out of school time for children and youth ages 5-19.
AGENDA Instructions & Introductions /AOSN Overview and Mission–
Laveta Wills-Hale, ASU Childhood Services/ AOSN
Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Promote Health and Wellness in Children and Youth/Strategies for an Active
Summer – Daniel Hatcher, Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Nutrition Facts/Resources for Programs- Jill Turley, Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Q & A – Wrap-up
Welcome. As you sign on, consider the following question:
Why do you think summer is a great time to encourage youth to eat better and move more?
DANIEL W. HATCHER, MPHNational Healthy Out-of-School Time AdvisorThe Alliance for a Healthier GenerationWashington, District of Columbia@hatchdw
Summer Learning Loss
Summer Weight Gain
Parental Challenges
Summer is essential!
Strategies for an ACTIVE summer
Make transition
time ACTIVE time
TRY new & unique outdoor activities
Focus on GROUP
activities to reduce wait
time
Do active CRAFTS on rainy days
Hold a FAMILY event
Summer is a great time to educate kids about healthy lifestyles, role model the behaviors ourselves and cultivate environments that make it easier for kids to make healthier choices.
Summer means opportunity!
JILL R. TURLEY, MS, RD/LD, SNSNational Nutrition [email protected]
WHERE ARE THE FOODS & BEVERAGES?
Vending Machines
Snacks/Meals
Stores/Snack Carts
Fundraising
Celebrations
Rewards
CONFLICTING MESSAGES
Juice Drinks
Sports Drinks
SodaOther Sugar Sweetened Beverages
Candy
THE “NO” STUFF
Regular Chips
Cakes, Cookies,
Brownies, Pies or Other Pastries
HEALTHIER FOODS & BEVERAGES
Water, Milk or Juice
Smoothies or Parfaits
Popcorn, Whole Grain Crackers or Baked Chips
Bean Dip
Fruits & Veggies
Roll-Ups
Nutrition Education
SurveysTaste Testing
PromotionContests
Fun Facts!
GETTING YOUTHENGAGED!
Smoothies
Frosty Fruits
Dip It!
Trail Mix
Kabobs
Fun Shapes
WHAT ELSE?
Nutrition Education
Staff Training
Environment Support
Staff Modeling
Nutrition Education
Staff Training
Environment
Write a Policy Statement
Support
HYDRATION
BEST THIRST QUENCHER!
Make it F-U-N!Tract it!
Play with it! Remember it!Remember it!Play with it!
Track it! Make it F-U-N!
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KEEP COOL WITH WATER!
ENHANCEDWATER (20 oz.)How much sugar…
~8 tsp.`
SPORTS DRINK (20 oz.)How much sugar…
~9 tsp.`
SODA (can)How much sugar…
~11 tsp.`
ENERGYDRINK (16 oz.)How much sugar…
~15 tsp.`
SODA (20 oz.)How much sugar…
~17 tsp.`
INFORMATION FOR LEADERS
Need for nutrition
assistance
Children are at home
There’s interest in summer meals
DURING SUMMER…
Looking for safe, trusted places with quality food
Awareness is low
Want to hear from schools/
trusted sources
CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES
PLAN A HEALTHY EVENT!
PLAN A HEALTHY EVENT!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES• www.BeWellBook.org• www.BeWellBottle.org• www.brita.com/sugarlowdown• www.foodandfun.org• www.cookingmatters.org• www.ChooseMyPlate.gov• www.frac.org• www.fns.usda.gov• http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/serving-myplate-yummy-curriculum• http://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/
Search the Resource Database
Discussion Time
What’s one thing that you heard today that you like?
What’s one question that you have?
Special Thanks to our the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and guest representatives, Michelle Harvey and Other ASU/AOSN Staff and all of those who have participated in this webinar.
NEXT WEBINAR/OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Join us for our next webinar in this series on Program
Sustainability and Volunteers on Wednesday, April 2nd at 11 a.m.
Best Practices Academies – April 18th, Springdale April 25th, Little Rock
Go to www.aosn.org for more details on this professional development opportunity and others.
SURVEY
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