Network FV CHLT nutrition101

Nutrition for
Community
Interventions
What you need to know to make a
difference

Presented by:
Melanie Hall M.S., R.D.
Betty Sun M.S., R.D.


What Makes a Champion for Change?
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Apathy

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Empathy

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Sympathy

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Compassion


Learning Objectives
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To be comfortable and confident in delivering fruit and vegetable
nutrition education messages

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To know where to find credible and reliable sources of information


Activity: Assess Your Knowledge
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Why is it good to eat fruits and vegetables?

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How is it beneficial?


Food Basics
Macronutrients = Calories
Micronutrients = No Calories


Fats
• Plant Fats
– Calories
– Healthy oils

• Animal Fats

– Calories
– Unhealthy solid fats


Proteins
• Plant Proteins
– Calories
– Incomplete
– What else?

• Animal Proteins
– Calories
– Complete
– What else?


Carbohydrates
• Complex Carbohydrates
– Calories
– Fiber
– What else?

• Simple Carbohydrates
– Calories
– What else?


Other Nutrients
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Vitamins

– Found in fats, protein, and complex carbohydrates
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Minerals

– Found in protein and complex carbohydrates
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Phytochemicals
Antioxidants
Water
Fiber


Fruits and Vegetables-Nutrition Benefits
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Low in calories

– High in fiber and water (which have no calories)
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Low in fat

– Most plant fats are healthy (exception: coconuts, cocoa

butter)
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Vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals


Name That Chronic Disease
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The body’s tissues are made of cells

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The body has a system to control cell growth
What happens when the body’s control system for cell growth breaks?
Cancer


Name That Chronic Disease
• All carbohydrates are broken down into glucose which
the body uses for energy.
• The blood carries glucose to every cell in our bodies.
• When there is not enough glucose for the blood to
carry to the cells, the liver makes more.
• When there is to much glucose in the blood, the
pancreas helps take the glucose out of the blood
What happens when the body’s control system for blood
glucose breaks down?

Type II Diabetes

Name That Chronic Disease
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The body has a system for getting fats and cholesterols to where they
can be properly used in the body.
The body has a way to clean away “bad” fats.
What happens when the body’s system for using fats breaks down?
High Cholesterol


Name That Chronic Disease
• The arteries and veins that carry blood throughout the
body are strong enough to handle the pressure from
each heart beat.
• The body has a system to keep the them elastic and
healthy.
What happens when the body’s control system for
carrying blood throughout the body breaks down?

High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Heart Attack


Fruits, Vegetables, and Chronic Disease


Role of Fruit and Vegetables and
Weight Management

• Low in calorie (energy) density
• Fiber and water helps you feel full → satisfied to stop
eating
– Substitute fruits and vegetables for higher energy
density foods


Role of Fruits and Vegetables and
Looking Better, Feeling Better, and
Having More Energy
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You made the healthy choice

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Your body thanks you for the high quality fuel
This is where your personal stories bring nutrition education to life!


Fruits and Vegetables-Health Benefits
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Help manage weight

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Lower your risk of stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure

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Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes

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Lower your risk of certain types of cancer

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Boost your energy level

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Look and feel great


Activity: How Much Do I Need?

age, gender, physical activity level
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calorie level
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cups of fruits and vegetables


Some Network Nutrition Messages
• Eating the right amount of fruits and vegetables as part
of a lowfat, high fiber diet may lower your risk of
serious health problems like obesity, type 2 diabetes,
heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer.

• Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season. They cost
less and are at their best flavor.
• All forms count! Fresh, frozen, canned, dried, juiced.
• Supplements can’t replace fruits and vegetables.
• The key to a healthy life is in your hands!
• Keep it safe! You should always rinse your fruits and
vegetables before you eat them.


Corrections for Mis-messaging
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Organic is great, but conventionally grown is healthy too.
We promote fruits and vegetables, not vegetarianism.
Vegetarianism isn’t for everyone.
Juicing is not necessary for good health.
We do not support any fad diets (raw, eat for your type, etc).
We no longer refer to servings of fruit and vegetables.
We no longer refer to the specific benefits of fruit and
vegetable color groups.
“Half your plate” is one of many tips on fruit and vegetable
portions, but it is not an official Network tagline.
Fruits and vegetables do not have cholesterol. Cholesterol

is only found in animal products and the healthy fats in in
fruits and vegetables can help prevent heart disease.


Network Resources
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Empowerment brochures
– Fruit and Vegetable
– PA
– Parent

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Produce Quick Tips
JUS
www.mypyramid.gov

www.cachampionsforchange.net
www.harvestofthemonth.com
Community Toolkit
School Idea & Resource Kit, parent tip sheets
California Fit Business Kit
Cookbooks, Recipe Cards
Food Stamp Office Resource Kit
Grassroots DVD, “A Day in the Life” DVD
Community events manual
Food Demonstration Kit, Store Tour Guide
Case studies, Issue Briefs

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