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Foods to Encourage at School
Why children need nutrient-rich foods now more than ever…
Hosted and Sponsored by the Western Dairy Association
Presented by: Dayle Hayes, MS, RD
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
4pm ET/3pm CT/2pm MT/1pm PT
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American children are overfed yet undernourished, with many falling short on vital nutrients needed for growth and development. Join registered dietitian Dayle Hayes as she identifies tools and solutions you can use to provide the foods that build healthier kids who are ready to succeed at school.
Dayle Hayes is an award-winning author, educator and nutrition coach. As a parent, nutritionist, co-chair of Billings Action for Healthy Kids, and member of the School Nutrition Association, Dayle is dedicated to improving school nutrition environments. She collected dozens of school success stories for Making It Happen, a joint CDC-USDA project; wrote a chapter on communications in Managing Child Nutrition Program: Leadership for Excellence; and developed two popular kits (School Wellness: A Golden Opportunity and Enriching Family Mealtimes) for school health leaders and educators. Most recently, she was co-author on the Position of the American Dietetic Association: Nutrition Guidance for Healthy Children Ages 2 to 11 Years, published in June 2008.
This event is free of charge, but you must pre-register. Visit http://registration.intercall.com/go.wdc for more information and to pre-register.
This webinar will be archived for two months, so if you are unable to attend, you can access it at a later time through the Western Dairy Association.
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