how can i help my family eat more fruit?
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How Can I Help My Family Eat More Fruit?. April 19, 2011 EFNEP Staff. Marilyn Townsend, PhD, RD. Mary Gallagher, MPH. Available. These slides will be posted on the EFNEP website. The FRUIT TOOLBOX is posted on the website. Today, no need to take notes. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
How Can I Help My Family Eat More Fruit?
April 19, 2011EFNEP Staff
Marilyn Townsend, PhD, RD
Mary Gallagher, MPH
AvailableThese slides will be posted on the EFNEP website.The FRUIT TOOLBOX is posted on the website.Today, no need to take notes.Log in with each person’s name for today’s webinar.Post your questions in the CHAT box on this website.
Objectives for Today5 year plan California EFNEP fruit intake profileCounty staff assessment of barriersChallenges to fruit intakeResources with examples
California 5-Year PlanSubmitted to National EFNEP in December
2010Goals/Program Priorities for FY2010-11 to
FY2014-2015*FY10 as baseline
Increasing Milk Group Intake (Adult EFNEP)Improving Fruit Intake (Adult EFNEP)Improving the percent of families not running
out of food at the end of the month (Adult EFNEP)
Increasing youth’s knowledge of Human Nutrition (Youth EFNEP)
*Moving forward fiscal year will be written in the following format, FY2010-11 as FY11
California EFNEP Profile/NEERS Recall
FY2009-10….Participants report increasing fruit intake by .3 cups Entry- .9 cup Exit- 1.2 cups
44% of participants at exit report eating no fruit56% report eating some fruit
FY 2015 Goal….Increase fruit intake by at least .5 cup
Example….Entry .9 cup, exit 1.4 cups
How does CA EFNEP compare?National EFNEP FY2009-10….Participants
reported increasing fruit intake by .4 cups of fruit
US adults….. Reported consuming .6 cups of fruit. Compare with CA EFNEP’s .9 cup.
What is recommended?2 cups fruit/day for women 19-30 yr.
US MyPyramid
CA EFNEPEntry*
CA EFNEPExit*
CA EFNEPIncrease*
CA EFNEP5-year plan goal….Increase fruit intake
2 cups .9 cup 1.2 cups .3 cup .5 cup increase
* Based on FY2009-10 CA EFNEP NEERS data
How will we measure progress?
24 hour food recalls, compare entry with exit.Track progress annuallySmall steps…gradual increase to .5 cups gain
entry to exit.
Baseline FY2009-10
FY2010-11
FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15
Target .3 .4 .4 .5 .5
Actual Current.3 cupincrease
How will we meet our fruit goal?Increase our own knowledge of client
challenges/hurdles to eating more fruit.Increase our knowledge of resourcesRole model eating of fruitIncrease our clients’ knowledge, skills and
self-efficacy.Why fruit is good for their children.Why it is important to eat fruit.
Fruit & ESBA………..IdeasLesson #2, Plan, Shop, $ave
Incorporate shopping for fruit, buying in season, recipe planning
Lesson #3, Vary Your Veggies…Focus on FruitChoose a fruit recipe to model or distribute
Offer fruit tastings with several lessonsHelping participants with food security will
promote consumption of fruit.
PollWhat are some reasons that your EFNEP participants do not eat 2 cups of fruit each day?
TodayFruit Toolbox – A resource for staff
Examples
http://ucanr.org/sites/EFNEP_CA/For_Staff_624/Fruit_Toolbox/
Types of Resources in Toolbox
Low-literate handouts: client High-literate handouts: staff * Videos: staff* Websites: staff*
Some videos, websites and handouts are designed for consumers but the literacy levels are relatively high.
“Fruit? Why Bother?”Fruit has important health benefits.
VitaminsMineralsFiberAntioxidants
Challenge
ResourcesUSDA/Nibbles for Health - Getting Nutrition I
nformation for Your FamilyUSDA/Nibbles for Health - A Closer Look at
MyPyramidCDPH/Champions for Change - Help Your Kid
s Power Up With Fruits, Vegetables, and Physical Activity
USDA - Why is it Important to Eat Fruit?Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Key Nutrient
s in Fruits & Vegetables
Example
Literacy:28 words
Picky Eater“My child is a picky eater. How can I
encourage him to eat new fruit?”
Challenge
ResourcesUSDA, Food & Nutrition Service series of useful handouts called Nibbles for Health. These 4 are useful for ‘picky eaters’.
Tip sheets for parents and caregivers of young children Trying, Sharing, Enjoying Different Foods Together…Let’s Try New Foods! Handling A “Choosy” Eater
Placer CountyFeeding Challenges: Tips for Preventing Hassels
USDA/MyPyramid – Be a Healthy Role Model for Your Children
Example
Literacy: 21 words,Semi-colon
PollWhich of these fruit have you tasted?
“How much do I give my child?”Challen
ge
ResourcesUSDA/MyPyramid
- How Much Fruit is Needed Daily?USDA/MyPyramid
- What Counts as a Cup of Fruit?USDA/MyPyramid
- What Foods are in the Food Group?Network for a Healthy California - How Much
Do I Need?USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - How Mu
ch is Enough?USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health -
MyPyramid Amounts of Foods For You
Example
Example
“ “My children do not eat enough fruit.”
There are a variety of resources aimed at “sneaking” fruit into your child’s day!
Challenge
Resources CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - 10 Ways to Help Kids Eat
More Fruits and Veggies ADA - Break Barriers to Fruit and Vegetable Consumption CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Get Smart Back to School CDC/Fruit & Veggies Matter - Get Smart in Your Family Di
nner CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Get Smart Eating on the G
o CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Three Simple Steps to Eati
ng More Fruits and Vegetables USDA/MyPyramid - Focus on Fruits USDA/MyPyramid - Tips to Help You Eat Fruits USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - Teaching Good Food
Habits ADA - How to Fit Fruits and Vegetables Into My Busy Sche
dule CDC/Fruits & Veggies Matter - Save Time and Money ADA - Smart Fruit and Veggie Snacks ADA - Treat Yourself and Your Health with Fruit
Example
What type is best?Fruit can be eaten in many forms
dried frozen fresh canned
The most important point is to eat fruit!
Challenge
ResourcesFruits & Veggies More Matters - Top 10 Ways
to Enjoy Frozen FruitFruits & Veggies More Matters - Fresh, Froze
n, Canned, Dried and 100% Juice: All Forms of Fruits & Vegetables Matter!
Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Frozen Fruit: Nutrition. Selection. Storage.
Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Recipes Using Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
USDA/MyPyramid - What Foods are in the Food Group?
USDA/Nutrition Nibbles for Health - Why Fruit Juice?
Example
Fruit & Vegetable Video Center http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/video/VideoCenter.php
Using Canned Pears
Examples of video topicsApple dipping barBlueberries in pancakes and moreUsing pomegranatesEndless uses for strawberriesRaisin rock dessertStoring and using pineappleStoring and using grapesUsing Canned PearsUsing Orange ZestPersimmon Sorbet
PollWhich of these fruit do you like?
“Is there a farmers’ market near me?”
“My local grocery store does not have a lot of fruit. Can I buy fruit at a farmer’s market?”
Challenge
Example http://apps.ams.usda.gov/FarmersMarkets/
Example…..State Search
Example………County/State Search
Short Search Results
Search Criteria: Stanislaus County, California
Example…..County/State SearchSearch Criteria: Riverside County, California
Long Search Results
Example….Map It/DirectionsElk Grove Park Certified Farmers’ Market
Tips for Shopping at a Farmers’ Market California Federation of Certified Farmers’
Marketshttp://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/shopping-tips.html
ADA - Become a Savvy Farmer’s Market Shopper
http://ucanr.org/sites/EFNEP_CA/files/86466.pdf
“My fruit turns brown.”Did you know that there are specific handling
and storage tips for each fruit?
Challenge
ResourcesUCCE Placer/Reasons for the Seasonshttp://ceplacer.ucdavis.edu/Custom_Program960/_FONT_color=darkgreen_Reasons_for_the_Seasons__FONT_.htmFDA/Resources for you
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm114299
USDA/Safe Food Handling http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/Safe_Food_Handling_Fact_Sheets/index.asp
Network for a Healthy California/Harvest of the Month www.harvestofthemonth.com
Example
Cost“I have a limited budget and fruit is too
expensive to buy.”
Shop in SeasonStretch your food dollar
Challenge
Resources: Stretching your Food DollarADA - Tips for Eating Healthy on a BudgetADA - Eating Right Can Be Easy and Cost Effec
tiveADA - Save Time and Money at the Grocery Sto
reADA - Ten Tips for Eating Right – AffordablyFruits & Veggies More Matter - 30 Ways in 30
Days to Stretch Your Food BudgetFruits & Veggies More Matter - 30 Ways in 30
Days to Stretch Your Food BudgetCDC/Fruit & Veggies Matter - Get Smart As Yo
u Shop
Example
Resources………….Buy in SeasonWe are lucky in California- we have fresh
produce all year! Fruit and Vegetables Galore: Helping Kids Ea
t More - Seasonal Fruits and VegetablesSouthland Farmers’ Market Associationhttp://www.sfma.net/consumer/inseason.shtmlHarvest of the Month
http://www.harvestofthemonth.com/download/HOTM_FPSeasonalSchedule.pdf
Placer UCCE\Reasons for the Seasonshttp://ceplacer.ucdavis.edu/Custom_Program960/_FONT_color=darkgreen_Reasons_for_the_Seasons__FONT_.htm
Example website for staff
Shopping with KidsChallenge
Resources• Fruits & Veggies More Matters - All Forms Count
A game for kids!
• Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Eat Your Colors A game for kids!
• Fruits & Veggies More Matters - Stuck on Fruit & Veggies A game for kids!
• Fruits & Veggies More Matters - 10 ways to get kids involved in healthy cooking and shopping
Example
PollWhich of these fruit do you eat regularly?
General Resources………FruitUse these sources to find information specific
to certain fruitNetwork for Healthy California/Harvest of the
MonthPlacer-Nevada UCCE/ Reasons for the SeasonsFruit & Vegetables Galore/Helping Kids Eat Mo
reCDC/Fruit & Vegetable of the MonthProduce for a Better Health Foundation/Fruit N
utrition Database
Fruits & Vegetables Galore: Helping Kids Eat More
Free Downloadhttp://www.fns.usda.
gov/tn/resources/fv_galore.html
Can order single copies
CDE Fruit/Veg CardsCDEhttp://www.cde.ca.go
v/re/pn/rc/documents/catalog2010.pdf
Coming Soon…..EFNEP Fruit BlogRecipe IdeasFruit Prep & HandlingSuccess Stories
PollDo you role model the foods you want your clients to eat?
Do you have funds in your budget to have fruit tastings?
Resources in Tookbox came from these websites.Placer UCCE/Reasons for the SeasonsUSDA/MyPyramidCDCADANetwork for a Healthy California/Harvest of
the Month
Thank you and goodbye!
Marilyn & Mary