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Industry & Commodity GroupsN.C. Fruits & Veggies Star Awards Announced
Posted July 30, 2008
RALEIGH - Thirteen organizations from across the state received awards today for their work in promoting healthy eating with fruits and vegetables.
The N.C. Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Coalition's Fruits & Veggies Star Awards were presented at an annual symposium that provides education and networking for health educators and nutrition professionals. The event was held at at Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte.
The annual awards recognize successful programs in six areas: school district, individual school/child care, worksites, community/civic group, healthcare, and business/other.
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New Fruit & Veggie Nutrition Education Resources for Schools
Posted Friday, January 15, 2008
Ready-to-use lesson Plans, PowerPoint presentations, full-color educational handouts. Learn and download these great resources, plus a whole bunch, more by (clicking here)
New Guide to Bring Produce to Worksites, Places of Worship, and other Settings Released
Posted Friday, November 9, 2007
Eat Smart North Carolina: Bring Fresh Produce to Your Setting was released on Saturday, November 10 at the 22nd Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference sponsored by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association. The document, which is produced by the NC Division of Public Health Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch, North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, Active Living by Design, North Carolina Cooperative Extension, and Center for Environmental Farming Systems, provides information for anyone who would like to have fresh fruits and vegetables available for sale at their worksite, place of worship or neighborhood. [Learn more]
Explore the World with Fruits and Vegetables-- Theme for September 2007 Fruits & Veggies--More Matters Month and beyond
It's time to celebrate by encouraging kids and their parents to enjoy a colorful variety of fruits and vegetables each day. The materials found in this year’s Explore the World with Fruits and Vegetables kit include a coordinator’s guide, brochure, adult and kid recipe cards, interactive worksheets, and posters. While the target audience and promotional ideas target schoolchildren 7-12 years old, activities can be used or adapted for younger or older. To download, visit this page.
2007 NC Fruits & Veggies Star Awards Announced
CHARLOTTE – The winners of the 2007 North Carolina Fruits & Veggies Star Awards were announced on August 8, 2007 by the NC Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Coalition (formerly the NC 5 A Day Coalition) at their annual symposium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The NC Fruits & Veggies Nutrition Coalition, in collaboration with the N.C. Division of Public Health and other statewide partners, awarded five organizations for their innovative efforts to promote the positive health benefits of eating five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
The annual awards recognize successful programs in three areas: school/child care, worksites and business/other.
The 2007 winners are: [Read the article]
CDC Consumer Fruits and Veggies Tip Sheets
Posted Sunday, April 1, 2007
The first three tip sheets in a series of consumer tip sheets for your use during any fruits and veggies events or activities you may be planning.
- Encourage Kids to Eat More Fruits & Veggies
Finding creative ways to encourage fruits and vegetables in your child’s diet can be fun for the entire family. 10 ways to help kids each more fruits and veggies. Includes three "kid friendly" recipes. - Eat More Fruits and Veggies
See how you can save time, save money, or both as you strive to eat more fruits and veggies as part of a healthy diet. Includes three recipes. - True or False? Test your fruit and veggie IQ
Test your knowledge of the benefits of fruits and veggies. Includes three quick recipes.
