Nutrition in the Classroom | NESAWG

Poughkeepsie Farm Project, 51 Vassar Farm Lane, Poughkeepsie, NY

School-based programs can play an important role in promoting lifelong healthy eating. The more positive exposure children have to nutritious foods, the more likely they are to incorporate these foods into their day.  Join Jamie Levato and Ellie Limpert in learning practical strategies for effective health promotion in and out of the classroom. In this workshop, we share:

Age appropriate nutrition goals for students Activities and tips for making nutrition education hands-on, edible, engaging, and effective

Affordable, healthy snack recipes

Materials for use in the classroom  Examples of crop plans for an edible harvest Ways to engage parents in the process Nutrition and cooking lessons that align with learning standards

Nutrition information in an understandable format

Registration: $40 ($20 for Poughkeepsie Central School District Teachers)

This program is eligible for three (3) professional development credit hours.