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Nutrition, Health & Wellness Programs
With obesity becoming a nationwide epidemic, health and wellness education for children and adults is more important than ever. Nutrition and wellness education programs have a proven impact on the prevention and reduction of obesity and other health problems. All trips utilize the USDA MyPlate guidelines.
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Explore the benefit of making healthy wallet-wise choices right in the aisles of the grocery store. Children will discover important nutritional concepts including MyPlate dietary guidelines, meal planning, package and shelf labeling. Learn how to spot savings and value when making healthy choices.
Hosted by Bottom Dollar Food
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Embark on a mission designed by BI-LO’s expert dietitian! Children become BI-LO Food Detectives, meet Walter’s Pals and discover how health and nutrition go hand-in-hand in the aisles of a grocery store. Leave with a bag of goodies that will carry the fun all the way home.
Hosted by BI-LO
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This online experience encourages discovery and interpretation of the nutritional value of the foods we eat using resources available at online food retailers such as Peapod.com. Using the lesson plans provided (via pdf downloads), you’ll guide your class through discussions about nutrition while also driving them to practice their computer skills.
Hosted by Peapod
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Each tour is lead by a registered dietitian. Children learn how to develop healthy habits, make balanced and nutritious choices and be environmentally conscious.
Hosted by Family Fresh Market
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Encourage children to become passionate about incorporating health and wellness into their day-to-day lives. Content includes building healthy habits, understanding portion size, making balanced meal choices and the benefits of staying active.
Hosted by Copps, Fry's Food Stores, Giant Eagle, Hen House, Mariano's, Metro Market, Lowes Foods, Pick'n Save and Rainbow Foods
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Children will gain a better understanding of the foods they eat, their nutritional value and how they affect the body during this hands-on adventure through the store.
Hosted by Hannaford
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How much do you really know about your health? What food and drugs interact? What supplements improve your memory? Why is a well balanced diet important? Take the Challenge and find out!
Hosted by Ralphs
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Reinforce nutrition and healthy living curricula with fun and engaging experiences that promote smart choices and the benefits of physical activity and good nutrition. Children will enhance their skills in healthy living and nutrition.
Hosted by H-E-B
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Students have the opportunity to learn about nutrition, store operations and consumer education at their grocery store. This hands-on experience explores consumer behavior, important life skills and nutritional information through activities and discussion.
Hosted by Econofood, Family Thrift Center, Sun Mart, Strack & Van Til, Town & Country and Ultra Foods
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Children will have a fun, hands-on experience in a real life environment that’s filled with healthy ideas. Each stop features another healthy idea designed just for kids! Essential concepts, from nutrition and a well-balanced diet to staying active are all explored for a future of growing up healthy.
Hosted by GIANT Food Stores, Giant, Martin's and Stop & Shop
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