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