Educational Materials
Parent Nutrition Newsletters
A series of 6 newsletters intended for parents of 3rd -6th grade children receiving
nutrition education in school about healthy foods and beverages for meals including
breakfast, snacks, and at fast food restaurants. Each newsletter contains
background information about specific nutrition topics, interactive activities
for parents to complete with their children, suggestions for conversations
parents can have with children about foods and health, and an easy recipe for
children to try at home.
Healthy
Beverage Choices (PDF)
Power up Your Day with Breakfast (PDF)
Growing Healthy Bones (PDF)
Healthy Eating on the Go (PDF)
Fruits and Vegetables for Good Health (PDF)
Healthy Fast Food Choices (PDF)
Sports Nutrition Handouts for Coaches, Student-Athletes, and
Parents
A set of 4 educational handouts on sports nutrition that
serve as a general resource for experienced or new high school
athletic coaches, their respective student-athletes and parents. The
main goal of the handouts is to increase awareness of the importance
of sports nutrition and to provide information for eating before, during,
and after competition. The handouts include guidelines and/or suggestions
that can be copied for educational purposes.
Nutrition Supplements (PDF)
Nutrition Guide for the Athlete (PDF)
Fluids and Hydration (PDF)
Eating for Performance (PDF)
Parent’s Guide to Nutritious Food for the Classroom (PDF)
A guide for parents when planning classroom parties and school
wide events including a list of recommended foods that can be served
allowing children to make healthy choices at school.
Creative Fundraising (PDF)
This handout gives a variety of suggestions for non-food
items directed toward fundraising efforts and lists healthy food options
for fundraising activities.
The Power of 3: Get Healthy with
Whole Grain Foods (PDF)
A school-based curriculum designed to increase intake of whole grain foods by elementary school students in grades 3 to 6.
