RESOURCESNET... Nutrition Education & Training Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Food and Nutrition ServiceThe Nutrition Education and Training Program (NET) promotes healthy eating for children in schools and child care facilities. The nutrition education activities are coordinated with the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program.
NET is administered by the Food and Nutrition Service through grants to State Education Agencies. A State NET Coordinator develops a nutrition plan and establishes priorities for funding NET projects. Individuals interested in learning more about the NET Program and nutrition education projects can obtain the name of their State NET Coordinator by writing to:
Director
Nutrition and Technical Services Division
Food and Nutrition Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
3101 Park Center Drive, Room 607
Alexandria, VA 22302Nutrition Resources for
Early childhood: A Resource GuideThis comprehensive book examines many aspects of health and safety in the day care setting, and gives appropriate, sensible guidelines for handling them. The chapter devoted to nutrition provides important facts and implications for child care staff. For ordering information, contact:
Harper Collins College
Publishers
1900 East Lake Avenue
Glenview, IL 60025
(800) 782-2665Publications from the consumer Information catalog
The following publications are available free from the Consumer Information
Catalog:
How to Read the New Food Label. A new law requires packaged foods to have a nutrition label and an ingredient list. Learn how to use these labels to shop wisely and eat better. 2 pg. 1993. FDS 625Z.
An FDA Guide to Dieting. Information on how genetics, the kinds of calories you eat, your metabolism, and exercise all affect weight. 4 pg. (1991). FDA 512Z.Quick Consumer Guide to Safe Food Handling. To avoid food poisoning, learn how long some foods can be safely frozen or refrigerated. 8pg. 1990. USDA 528Z.
For information on these publications, or for a publications catalog, write to:
S. James
Consumer Information Center-3C
P.O. Box 100
Pueblo, CO 81002National Food Service Management Institute
The National Food Service Management Institute is committed to improving the operation and quality of all child nutrition programs. This is accomplished through staff development programs, training experiences, educational materials, and a national satellite net work.
One of the Institute's training packages is especially targeted for early childhood nutrition education. "Barely Bear Learns About Good Nutrition" is a package which includes a storybook entitled, "The Path to the Pyramid," an activity book with reproducible pages, a Food Guide Pyramid poster, and two Barely Bear videos. Young learners join Barely Bear and his whimsical food friends for a lighthearted journey to the Food Guide Pyramid, learning about the food groups and the importance of eating a variety of foods. For Barely Bear ordering information, or to learn more about other available materials, write to:
National Food Service Management Institute
University of Mississippi
P.O. Drawer 188
University, MS 38677
(800) 321-3054Food Insight
Current Topics in Food Safety and NutritionThis newsletter, Food Insight, contains the latest issues on food, health, and nutrition six times per year-absolutely FREE. Request free subscription by writing to:
International Food Information Council
1100 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 430
Washington, DC 20078