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Get a Jump On Summer! Ideas to Promote Healthy Eating & Physical Activity Webinar Tips Press *6 to mute or unmute your line. Please mute your line unless you are speaking. Please do not put the call on hold as it disrupts the call for everyone. The call-in number is 1-866-476-8702 and enter the code: 876914# AOSN is a sponsored initiative of Arkansas State University Childhood Services and is one of 41 statewide afterschool networks in the U.S. supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Our Mission To create safe, healthy, and enriching learning experiences during out of school time for children and youth ages 5-19. AGENDA Instructions & Introductions /AOSN Overview and Mission– Laveta Wills-Hale, ASU Childhood Services/ AOSN Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Promote Health and Wellness in Children and Youth/Strategies for an Active Summer – Daniel Hatcher, Alliance for a Healthier Generation Nutrition Facts/Resources for Programs- Jill Turley, Alliance for a Healthier Generation Q & A – Wrap-up Welcome. As you sign on, consider the following question: Why do you think summer is a great time to encourage youth to eat better and move more? DANIEL W. HATCHER, MPH National Healthy Out-of-School Time Advisor The Alliance for a Healthier Generation Washington, District of Columbia @hatchdw Summer Learning Loss Summer Weight Gain Parental Challenges Summer is essential! Strategies for an ACTIVE summer Make transition time ACTIVE time Focus on GROUP activities to reduce wait time TRY new & unique outdoor activities Hold a FAMILY event Do active CRAFTS on rainy days Summer is a great time to educate kids about healthy lifestyles, role model the behaviors ourselves and cultivate environments that make it easier for kids to make healthier choices. Summer means opportunity! JILL R. TURLEY, MS, RD/LD, SNS National Nutrition Advisor [email protected] WHERE ARE THE FOODS & BEVERAGES? Vending Machines Stores/ Snack Carts Snacks/ Meals Celebrations Fundraising Rewards CONFLICTING MESSAGES THE “NO” STUFF HEALTHIER FOODS & BEVERAGES Popcorn, Whole Grain Crackers or Baked Chips Water, Milk or Juice Smoothies or Parfaits Fruits & Veggies Bean Dip Roll-Ups Fun Facts! GETTING YOUTH ENGAGED! Smoothies Dip It! Frosty Fruits Kabobs Trail Mix Fun Shapes WHAT ELSE? Staff Training Nutrition Education Environment Support Write a Policy Staff Modeling Statement HYDRATION BEST THIRST QUENCHER! a KEEP COOL WITH WATER! Track Tract it! it! Make it F-U-N! Play with it! Remember it! ENHANCED WATER (20 oz.) How much sugar… ~8 tsp. ` SPORTS DRINK (20 oz.) How much sugar… ~9 tsp. ` SODA (can) How much sugar… ~11 tsp. ` ENERGY DRINK (16 oz.) How much sugar… ~15 tsp. ` SODA (20 oz.) How much sugar… ~17 tsp. ` INFORMATION FOR LEADERS DURING SUMMER… Need for nutrition assistance Children are at home Awareness is low Looking for safe, trusted places with quality food There’s interest in summer meals Want to hear from schools/ trusted sources CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES PLAN A HEALTHY EVENT! PLAN A HEALTHY EVENT! ADDITIONAL RESOURCES • • • • • • • • www.BeWellBook.org www.BeWellBottle.org www.brita.com/sugarlowdown www.foodandfun.org www.cookingmatters.org www.ChooseMyPlate.gov www.frac.org www.fns.usda.gov • http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/serving-myplate-yummy-curriculum • http://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/ Search the Resource Database Discussion Time What’s one thing that you heard today that you like? What’s one question that you have? Special Thanks to our the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and guest representatives, Michelle Harvey and Other ASU/AOSN Staff and all of those who have participated in this webinar. Join us for our next webinar in this series on Program Sustainability and Volunteers on Wednesday, April 2nd at 11 a.m. Best Practices Academies – April 18th, Springdale April 25th, Little Rock Go to www.aosn.org for more details on this professional development opportunity and others. You will receive an email from [email protected] later today with a link to a survey for this webinar. Please take the time to give us your feedback so that we can better serve you! THANK YOU!!!!