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“Nourishing Books” for Young Children

Hertzler, Ann A. PhD, RD, CFCS

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Professor and Extension Specialist, Food and Nutrition

Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, Virginia

Acknowledgement goes to Suzan Murphy (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University faculty), Sharon Diggs (Virginia Cooperative Extension agent), Pat Werth (Virginia Polytechnic Institute doctoral graduate) and to Virginia Cooperative Extension agents who helped pilot the program: Kay Burke, Flo Stewart, Brenda Mosby, Sarah Burkett, Sarah Ann Whitmore, Margaret Hackler, Bonnie Tazewell, and Annie Gilmer.

Topics in Clinical Nutrition 15(3):p 28-34, June 2000.

Abstract

 

Book lists for young children contain names of books at appropriate reading levels but usually without consideration of nutrition meanings. Therefore, a program on “Nourishing Books” was designed to incorporate food and nutrition principles in the selection of books and design of activities to reinforce the messages for young children. The article lists goals and objectives in developing content for such programs, describes strategies for program delivery, and illustrates outcomes to children and the community. The ultimate challenge is to demonstrate an impact on the health and well-being of children and their families.

© 2000 Aspen Publishers, Inc.

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