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Core Nutrition Messages

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Upcoming Training

Moving Beyond French Fries and Chicken Fingers: Nutrition Resources to Improve the Eating Habits of Preschoolers
July 14, 2009
10:45 am-11:45 am
Society for Nutrition Education's (SNE) 42nd Annual Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana


Session description:

This dynamic and interactive session will explore ways to help mothers of preschoolers encourage the development of healthy eating habits among their 2- to 5-year-old children. Come learn about the development of seven new nutrition messages designed specifically for low-income mothers participating in Federal nutrition assistance programs. Hear what mothers told us in twelve focus groups conducted with this important target audience across the country. Get an in-depth look at new MyPyramid for Preschooler Fact Sheets. Participate in creative discussions focused on using these tools in program settings and discover how to maximize your existing efforts using these new resources.

Past Sessions

Say It With Feeling! New Mom-tested Messages for WIC Participants
NWA Annual Conference

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
10:00 am –11:30 am EST

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Helping Elementary-School Age Kids and Moms Make Healthier Food Choices
Thursday, April 2, 2009
2:00 pm –3:30 pm EST

April Core Nutrition Webinar First Page

Session Objectives and Description

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Continuing Education Credits

View Select Parts of April 2 Session Slides

Part 1: Introduction of Speakers, Overview and Background - provides a big picture view of the rationale for the messages, behavioral goals, target audience and message concepts/themes.

Part 2: Message Development and Lessons Learned from the Research - describes the developmental process, timeline; summarizes the research findings and how these findings influenced message development.

Part 3: Putting the Messages into Practice - discussion of application of the messages to programs and potential ways to integrate the messages into program-based nutrition education. Includes a dialogue with the audience, core message web-pages and next steps.

Reaching Moms of Preschoolers with Messages that Matter
Thursday, March 26, 2009
2:00 pm –3:30 pm EST

March Core Nutrition Webinar First Page

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Continuing Education Credits

Last modified: 11/01/2011
 

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