UA Nutrition Network

UA Nutrition Network Summer Conference Registration is now open!

We are excited to present our 2nd annual Summer Nutrition Education Conference for teachers and school staff at our partner schools.

This FREE conference will be at the Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites on Thursday July, 19. Lunch and continental breakfast will be served and attendees can earn up to 8 clock hours.

Click here for more information and to register.

Space is limited so register today!

For Complete Newsletter: Nutrition Nibbles Schools 2012 – May

Healthy Habits during AIMS testing

AIMS tests are right around the corner. Research has shown that good nutrition and physical activity have positive effects on academic performance. Click Here for detailed information regarding the importance of breakfast and healthy nutrition during testing periods.

Below are tips and suggestions for how to encourage your students to eat well and be active before, during and after testing.

• Use the FitBits activities (elementary), or FitDeck cards (middle/high school) provided to your school by UANN as a physical activity break between tests.
• Encourage students to eat breakfast on the days of testing. Send home a short letter and ask students to return it with a parent signature noting that the student ate breakfast. Offer a prize for students who eat breakfast and return the letter (Prizes may be available through UANN. Talk with your Point Person if you’re interested in this activity.).
• Work with your point person to come up with prizes for students who bring in healthy snacks on test days. Reward students for their positive choices.
• Encourage students to use the whole grain snack containers your school received to bring healthy whole grain snacks during testing.

For Complete Newsletter: Nutrition Nibbles Schools 2012 – March