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Everyday Heroes - March 2012

Be inspired by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Everyday Heroes as they bring healthy change to their communities.

March 2012 Everyday Heroes

Susan Coffey, RD

Kansas

My Kids Eat Right presentations reached approximately 120 5th graders. I set up a yogurt bar down the center of their classrooms. They really seemed to enjoy that and were even willing to try some unfamiliar items. The kids loved it and some even gave me thank you notes!

 Coffey - Everyday Hero

Pamela Kelle, CED-RD, LDN

Tennessee

Those at St. Jude in Chattanooga, Tennessee, were so grateful to learn about nutrition and healthy choices during my presentation about healthy breakfasts. There were over 100 students in attendance.

Kelle - Everyday Hero

Erin Laurie, MS, RD, LD

Kansas

During my healthy breakfast presentations, I opened with a 5-minute in-class physical activity. The picture shows me leading the class in arm circles to get our heart rate up. This presentation was for middle and high school students.

Laurie - Everyday Hero

Amanda Longoria, RD

Texas

During my presentations to 400 3rd to 6th graders, the students told me that a major barrier to eating breakfast was lack of time. Together we brainstormed backpack-friendly breakfasts for kids on the run. We also got active with a game of "Red Light, Green Light, Eat Right" to encourage healthy breakfast choices.

 Longoria - Everyday Hero

Leanne Pearson, MS, RD, LD

New Mexico

I am director of Nutritional Services with Artesia General Hospital and a Kids Eat Right campaign volunteer. I talked to local students about the importance of healthy eating and breakfast. I was also was able to facilitate some lunch changes. Salads had been discontinued. They have now added the choice back!

 Pearson - Everyday Hero

Jill Patterson, RD

Connecticut

I am a Kids Eat Right campaign volunteer. I helped first grade students learn about making healthier choices using an interactive display of MyPlate.

 Patterson - Everyday Hero

Rena Schaeffer, MS, RD, LD

Texas

This is at the Atlanta Middle School gym where I presented the healthy breakfast program for 30 students. I used my fruit and veggie balloons to get their attention!

 Schaeffer - Everyday Hero

Brenna Swanson, MS, RD

North Dakota

I used part of my Kids Eat Right grant money to talk to 37 students and seven teachers grades K to 6th. (That is the entire elementary school of our rural community!) We made parfaits. The teachers made several comments including, "I never thought of using frozen fruit." Fresh is not always readily available and in good quality here.

 Swanson - Everyday Hero