Nutrition Education Resources

All mailings and resources below are in Microsoft Word unless otherwise noted.

Nutrition Nuggets and Fact Sheets:

Nutrition Nuggets are short educational videos which include history, health benefits, and fun facts of a specific fruit or vegetable. Great for use during Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program snack time! To view the approximately 3 minute long Nutrition Nuggets video, simply click on the name of the fruit or vegetable. If no link is available, the video has not been recorded yet. To view the video's script, click on "Script." To access the fruit or vegetable fact sheet, click on "Fact Sheet."

Apple - Script - Fact Sheet	Grapefruit - Script - Fact Sheet	Pear - Script - Fact Sheet
Banana - Script - Fact Sheet	Green Beans - Script - Fact Sheet	Pineapple - Script - Fact Sheet
Blueberry - Script - Fact Sheet	Jicama - Script - Fact Sheet	Plum - Script - Fact Sheet
Bell Pepper - Script - Fact Sheet	Kiwifruit - Script - Fact Sheet	Pomegranate - Fact Sheet
Broccoli - Script - Fact Sheet	Kohlrabi - Fact Sheet	Radish - Script - Fact Sheet
Cantaloupe - Script - Fact Sheet	Lemon - Script - Fact Sheet	Raspberry - Script - Fact Sheet
Carrot - Script - Fact Sheet	Lettuce - Script - Fact Sheet	Star Fruit - Script - Fact Sheet
Cauliflower - Script - Fact Sheet	Lime - Script - Fact Sheet	Strawberry - Fact Sheet
Celery - Script - Fact Sheet	Nectarine - Fact Sheet	Spinach - Script - Fact Sheet
Cherry - Script - Fact Sheet	Mango - Script - Fact Sheet	Sugar Snap Pea - Fact Sheet
Cranberry - Script - Fact Sheet	Orange - Script - Fact Sheet	Sweet Potato - Fact Sheet
Cucumber - Script - Fact Sheet	Papaya - Script - Fact Sheet	Tomato - Fact Sheet
Grape - Script - Fact Sheet	Peach - Script - Fact Sheet	Watermelon - Fact Sheet

Puzzles and Games Crossword Puzzles and Word Searches Worksheets Answer Key Chatterbox Chatterbox Sample Chatterbox Template Name That Fruit Flashcards Songs Fruit and Veggie Songs Jokes Fruit and Veggie Jokes

Coloring Pages

Apple	Bean	Dance	Potato	Swinging
Artist	Broccoli	Mushroom	Produce Characters	Turnip
Asparagus	Carrot	Pear	Reading
Banana	Celery	Pineapple	Sliding
Basketball	Kiwi	Playground Games	Strawberry

Fruit and Vegetable Information

• CDC Fruit and Vegetable Database
• Dole Fruit and Vegetable Encyclopedia
• Harvest of the Month Elements
• Pick a Better Snack and Act
• Snack Ideas

Lesson Plans

• California Department of Public Health - Fruit and vegetable lesson plans for 4th and 5th grades
• Crunch The Numbers - Do More Math, Eat More Fruits & Veggies
• Cruciferous Crusaders - Language arts, math, social studies, science/health lessons
• Dole Superkids in the Classroom - Language arts, math, science, etc.
• Florida Department of Education - Language arts, math, science, etc.
• Indiana Department of Public Instruction - Language arts, math, science, etc.
• Monthly Pick a Better Snack and Act Lessons - Lessons for K-5th grades
• North Carolina Nutrition Services - Fruit and vegetables lesson plans & ed. resources for grades K-5
• Nutrition Expedition - Free nutrition lessons for 2nd and 4th grade, classroom calendars, activities, etc.
• Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom - Lesson plans, classroom activities, grant opportunities, and more

Nutrition Education Resources

• The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Standards (PreK-12) - These standards provide guidance to educators who teach children about good nutrition and healthy behaviors, as well as guidance to parents, community and administrators to support local and state nutrition education efforts.
• Wisconsin Team Nutrition - This program is an integrated, behavior-based, comprehensive plan for promoting the nutritional health of the Wisconsin's school children.
• Team Nutrition - An abundance of resources from USDA
  • Events Calendar
  • Fruits and Vegetables Galore - Comprehensive tool for purchasing through promoting fruits and vegetables
  • Fruit and Vegetable Bulletin Board Resources
• Community Connections - Schools can advertise for a Wisconsin dietetic student to assist with their nutrition projects and wellness initiatives.
• Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) - This organization has nutrition coordinators and educators that may be available to help with nutrition education in your school. This link will connect you with a list coordinators and educators in your county.
• Dole Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Planner - Your one stop for getting students and staff involved. This resource includes fruit and vegetable facts, theme weeks with lesson plans, activities and promotional ideas.
• Enjoying the Harvest - Journey to Wisconsin's Harvest - A 24-page activity book created by the Wisconsin Fresh Market Vegetable Growers Association. There are free copies available to teachers who request the booklets.

Activities

• Fruit and Veggie Color Champions - Online games and activities for students
• P.A.C.K. Week (Pack Assorted Colors for Kids) - A week long activity that can be promoted anytime during the school year
  • Welch's
• Produce for Kids - Great activity ideas for incorporating fruits and vegetables into math, English, writing, etc.
• Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) - Educators' Tools

For questions about this information, contact Julie A. Cox (608) 267-9206

Last updated on 2/3/2012 3:25:15 PM