Reinforce cafeteria and classroom nutrition education by sending home these informative handouts to parents. Include them with your monthly menus and school newsletters. Or highlight nutrition "celebrations" like National Nutrition Month, June is Dairy Month, National School Breakfast Week, etc. with a packet of materials and use some of these.
Milk's Role in Nutrition Parent Fact Sheet
Complement all your school wellness nutrition efforts by letting parents know the results of a survey in which moms related their views on their children's nutrition, the role of school professionals in providing healthy food choices and specifics on school milk. Download Milk's Role in Nutrition Fact Sheet for Parents.
Your Kids Need Calcium
Colorful photographs on this fact sheet show how much milk, cheese and yogurt count as a cup of milk. Also included are tips for adding dairy foods to kids' meals and serving recommendations for 2-5 year-olds. Download Your Kids Need Calcium.
Healthier Eating: Getting Where You Need to Be Handout
Available in English or Spanish, this is a perfect handout to send home to parents, and use at open houses and health fairs. Download Healthier Eating: Getting where You Need to Be in English and in Spanish.
Teaching Children to Live Nutrient Rich
A new buzzword — nutrient-rich foods — has moved to the forefront of the nutrition scene. Get parents on board by sending home these tips that are choc' full of practical ideas on getting children to choose nutrient-rich foods. Download Teaching Children to Live Nutrient-Rich.
Say Yes to Flavored Milk: English and Spanish Versions
Let parents know about the many benefits that low-fat and fat-free flavored milk offers to their children. Download Say Yes to Flavored Milk, available in English and Spanish.
Backpack Brochure to Give School Breakfast A Boost!
Parents consistently look to their children's backpacks for information. So send home the "Partners in Nutrition: School Breakfast — Fast and Healthy Food for Thought!" and let them know about the importance of Expanding Breakfast and eating breakfast at school. Download.
