The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is committed to promoting a healthy today and tomorrow for our children. Public education through foundation, community and corporate partners is the first step.
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Webinars
New! Point A to Point B - Improving Access to Healthy Foods in Food Banks
In this fourth webinar of a series, to be held May 28, 2013, learn the obstacles food banks face to distribute healthy foods for families and see examples of improvements food banks are making across the country. Learn specific ways you can help support healthy foods in food banks.
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School Meals and Community Partnerships: Creative Solutions against Food Insecurity
In this third webinar of a series, participants will learn all about the nutrition requirements for the National School Lunch Program and the recent changes to improve the nutritional quality of school meals. They will become familiar with the variety of school meal opportunities available to children, as well as services through community organizations that feed children.
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Contributors and Effects of Food Insecurity: Nutrition and Beyond
This webinar is second in a series, part of the Future of Food project. Understand the contributing factors associated with food insecurity and the effects of food insecurity on children, families and entire communities. Learn ways to help address hunger in your community.
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Hungry and Overweight: How is it Possible?
Can children be simultaneously hungry and overweight? Learn about services available to families and be inspired to get involved in hunger programs in your community in this webinar, the first in a series, part of the Future of Food project.
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Motivating Consumers with Messages That Make Sense To Them
The webinar, “Motivating Consumers with Messages that Make Sense to Them: Key Findings from the Latest Research, ” provides results of a study on consumer messages reflective of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines and how RDs can incorporate the findings to help parents and families achieve healthy, active lifestyles.
Under guidelines from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, this program is not eligible for continuing education credit under the individual self-study designation. This recording content is offered for informational purposes only.
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What is the Kids Eat Right Initiative?
Find out what the Kids Eat Right initiative is all about and how you can get involved. This webinar covers it all.
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Video
USA Women's Hockey Silver Medalist Hilary Knight points to the importance of nutrition and exercise in helping kids perform at their best in school and sports.
Energy Balance 4 Kids Programs (EB4K)
The EB4K (Energy Balance for Kids, formerly Healthy Schools Partnership) is a project developed through a partnership between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation and the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation.
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Champions for Healthy Kids Grants Program
A partnership between the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, the General Mills Foundation and the President's Challenge.
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Research on US Family Nutrition and Physical Activity
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation has twice fielded a survey to investigate current beliefs and habits among US families and children surrounding nutrition and physical activity. The State of Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Report reveals the current realities of kids' and families' eating and activity behaviors in the US and is based on a survey conducted in February 2010.
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Future of Food
The Academy, the National Dairy Council, and Feeding America has partnered to lead a nationwide initiative designed to help families obtain adequate amounts of healthful food and reduce the levels of food insecurity in the United States.
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Family Nutrition and Physical Activity (FNPA) Online Screening Tool
The FNPA is a tool developed as a result of an ongoing research partnership of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation with Iowa State University. The instrument includes items that evaluate family policies and environments that influence children’s physical activity, diet and sedentary behavior and can predict potential adverse changes in a child’s risk for overweight.
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Related Links
- Kids Eat Right
The Kids Eat Right website has healthy eating tips and news for kids of every age.
- Healthy Children Website
The American Academy of Pediatrics' consumer oriented website, HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 60,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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