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Comments on documentaries: Food, Inc. & Fresh?
by Suzy Pelican 06 Dec '13

06 Dec '13

SNE and F&NSPEC listserv members: **Apologies for any duplicate messages** I am hoping some of you may be able to point me toward information I think must be out there...but that I haven't been able to find! I've seen both "Food Inc." and "Fresh" - two recently released documentaries about the contemporary U.S. food system, with emphasis on serious problems created by factory farms and other practices common within large-scale agricultural operations. These are powerful and thought-provoking films, and they put forth - visually and orally - some critical issues (health, ethical, environmental to name just a few) for all to consider. That said, I am also interested in viewers who may question some of the perspectives/facts shared in either or both of these films. As I said above, I know the films raise critical issues, but I sense that some of the films' generalities might be overstated. (Admittedly, I may be wrong in this, but I'd like a broader foundation for evaluation than just my own inadequate knowledge base!) Thanks, in advance, for any insights you could share with me and/or any references/websites/etc. you could point me toward. Suzy Suzanne Pelican, MS, RD Food & Nutrition Specialist / WIN Wyoming Coordinator Family & Consumer Sciences University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service Dept. 3354, 1000 E. University Laramie, WY 82071 307-766-5177; fax: 307-766-5686 pelican(a)uwyo.edu www.uwyo.edu/cesnutrition www.uwyo.edu/winwyoming

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SNE releases a report on the value of nutrition education
by strategicnutr＠aol.com 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

Dear SNEEZErs, Attached is a press release announcing SNE's report State of Nutrition Education and Promotion for Children and Adolescents. Please forward it to friends and colleagues who would also be interested in reading it and using it to help justify the need for more nutrition education. Thanks, Nicole Nicole Turner-Ravana, MS Strategic Nutrition Communications LLC “Talking Food, Inspiring Health" www.StrategicNutrition.org 818.825.9136

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Announcing Latest Issue of The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues
by Jackie McClelland 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

Greetings: This note is to introduce the latest issue of The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues found at http://ncsu.edu/ffci. You may have already read this issue as I should have sent this announcement out quite a while back. I am including the Welcome and the paper abstracts below: Welcome! Promoting the health and wellbeing of our country’s youth is an effort I believe all citizens and professionals support. Our youth and their families play pivotal roles in our society. Yet there is much that we need to learn about our youth and how they as a population have increased in size and have changed in needs and behavior over the years. For instance, children and adolescents from birth to age 17 now constitute one-fourth of our country’s population. The U.S. adolescent population increased by 16.6 percent from 1990 to 2000 and the population is projected to increase to an estimated 41.6 million by the year 2010. While the youth are healthier than adults in general, from 13 to 23 percent experience special health care needs or chronic illnesses and disabilities. In 2005 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance survey showed that 14.5% of students in grades 9 to 12 had lifetime asthma and 13.1% were overweight. To add to the health issues large differences exist between the stresses, pressures and lifestyles lived by today’s youth than that previously experienced by earlier generations. Seventy one percent of all deaths among persons aged 10 to 24 years result from four causes: motor vehicle crashes, other unintentional injuries, homicide and suicide. Professionals who serve our population of youth need more knowledge, skills, tools, and training to promote positive outcomes. In this issue we offer a diversity of papers that focus on a variety of approaches to and issues that surround our youth and their eventual growth, health and wellbeing. They cover the gamut from older youth reaching younger youth to supporting pediatricians with parenting information, and from direct delivery of educational curriculum to students to looking at the role of parental communication quality on youth behavior. These papers will benefit many areas of your efforts with youth. Enjoy! Paper Abstracts: Recruiting college students to be youth mentors Kathy Dimick,Utah State University Extension System; Brian J. Higginbotham, Stacey MacArthur, Utah State University; Monti Poulson, Utah State University Extension System Abstract Mentoring programs are becoming an increasingly popular intervention to promote positive youth development. However, in the United States there are more at-risk youth than there are mentors. One concentrated source of mentors is students on college and university campuses. This article discusses the recruiting strategies employed by one Extension-sponsored mentoring program. The three strategies outlined have been instrumental in securing committed and caring college-aged mentors. Rites of passage during adolescence Scott D. Scheer, Stephen M. Gavazzi, The Ohio State University; David G. Blumenkrantz, Center for the Advancement of Youth, Family, and Community Services, Inc. Abstract The literature on rites of passage in adolescence is reviewed, with particular attention given to the essential components for positive developmental outcomes. Three human development orientations – life course, life span, and life cycle – are presented to examine rites of passage as they relate to life transitions. Within these orientations, positive rites of passage are framed as requiring both events and cognitive processes of the event. In other words, rites of passage events must be significant for adolescents not only as experiences, but having special meaning, emotion, and understanding. A model is introduced that highlights the potentially positive and negative roles that rites of passage can play in the transition to adulthood. In addition, investigations are discussed to help understand the complex rites of passage mechanisms. Finally, the benefits of employing rites of passage strategies are illustrated through youth development programs. Family life educators supporting pediatricians with parenting information Karen DeBord, Rebecca Stelter, North Carolina State University Abstract Pediatricians report seeing 40 to 60 patients per day. Many parents of these patients have specific questions about behavioral and developmental issues such as discipline, sleep, nutrition, and toileting, all of which are topics that family life educators are prepared to address routinely. Collaboration between Extension educators and pediatricians can benefit patients, parents, and pediatric practices, as well as family life education programs. Adolescent nutrition and exercise behavior: A preliminary investigation into the role of parental communication quality Kay M. Palan, Mary Lynn Damhorst, Iowa State University, Jennifer Paff Ogle, Colorado State University; Cheryl O. Hausafus, Cheryll A. Reitmeier ,Iowa State University ; Grace Marquis, McGill University Abstract This paper addresses an issue that has received little attention within the literature: the role that parents play in shaping children’s nutrition and exercise beliefs and behaviors. Of particular interest was the influence of parental style and the quality of parent-child communication upon children’s nutrition and exercise beliefs and behaviors. Twenty family units with a child in middle school were studied during home visits. Data were collected with a survey instrument, including measures related to parent-adolescent communication quality, warm and restrictive parenting styles, adolescent nutrition concern, adolescent weight loss behaviors, and adolescent exercise commitment and satisfaction. Results suggest that adolescents’ nutrition concerns were positively related to good communication quality and restrictive parenting behaviors, and they support the significance of parental communication on adolescents’ nutrition and exercise attitudes and behaviors. Implications for education and intervention are identified. Morality and money: Relating character and values to financial education in grades K-4 Thomas A. Lucey, Illinois State University; Duane M. Giannangelo, The University of Memphis; Jeffrey M. Hawkins, Oklahoma State University (Tulsa Campus); Julia A. Heath, Michael M. Grant, The University of Memphis Abstract This study examines the inclusion of a moral component to teaching financial education to children in grades K-4. Comparisons were made between current financial education areas and suggested moral items. Morality was defined and measured by modifying items from the courtesy, generosity, and sportsmanship subscales of Bulach and Butler’s (2002) survey. The study found that levels of agreement with financial morality items were similar to the levels of agreement with the generally accepted areas. Findings must be extended to a larger sample for confirmation or refutation, using a more extensive measure of financial morality. The authors invite further examination into the prospect of developing moral tenets within financial education. Got Calcium? - A youth curriculum that promotes dairy and non-dairy sources of calcium Martha Raidl, Rhea Lanting, Katie Miner, Joey Peutz, University of Idaho Abstract Most children are not meeting dietary calcium requirements. To address this issue, a four-lesson youth curriculum called Got Calcium?, which promotes dairy and non-dairy calcium-rich foods, was developed. Two hundred and thirty-two students and 196 family members participated in the study. After four lessons, students significantly increased (p<0.001) their knowledge of calcium and calcium-rich foods. A parent take-home food frequency form revealed that students’ current intake of calcium came from dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt) products. By the end of the four lessons, approximately 40 percent to 70 percent of students selected non-dairy calcium-rich foods (kale, greens, tofu, and salmon) when planning calcium-rich meals. Strengthening Families Through Military 4-H Partnerships Debra A. Jones, Joanne Roueche, Utah State University Extension Abstract Extension, 4-H, and the military have been partners since World War I. Through the recent decade, the U.S. Army, Air Force, and 4-H have partnered to provide positive youth development on military installations involving over 7,000 youth in 4-H clubs in the U.S. and abroad. In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, a new initiative extends this same support to military youth and families who are not affiliated with military installations, but who are dispersed in rural, urban, and suburban communities across the nation through the National Guard and Reserve. All youth involved through military outreach are enrolled as 4-H members through their respective counties. As the program becomes more widely known, counties integrate these youth in local, state, regional, and national 4-H activities and events. Authors share their experience developing relationships, implementing positive youth development programs, and explain how these successful actions resulted in funding sources for increased outreach. Youth Teaching Youth: Evaluation of the Alcohol/Tobacco Decisions cross-age teaching program Carly Emil, Jodi Dworkin, Carol Skelly, University of Minnesota Extension Abstract The Alcohol/Tobacco Decisions (ATD) program was developed by the Extension Service in a midwestern state. The program’s unique format of cross-age teaching uses local high school students to instruct fourth-grade students, rather than the typical teacher-to-student format. The ATD program operates under the 4-H model of promoting positive youth development and older youth teaching younger youth. To begin to evaluate the effectiveness of the ATD program in changing students’ knowledge of alcohol, tobacco, and advertising, students completed a pre- and post-test. This pilot evaluation yielded statistically significant improvements in knowledge in all content areas. Future directions for evaluation of cross-age teaching programs are explored. -- ***************************************************************** Jacquelyn W. McClelland, Ph.D. Professor, Department Extension Leader,and Nutrition Specialist Department of 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences North Carolina Cooperative Extension, CALS, NC State University Campus Box 7605, 112 Ricks Hall Raleigh, NC 27695-7605 Phone: 919-515-9148 FAX: 919-515-2786 Email: jackie_mcclelland(a)ncsu.edu Department Home Page: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/dept/fcs/faculty/jmcclell.html Editor-In-Chief, The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues (FFCI) http://www.ncsu.edu/ffci/ Author: Give Your Heart a Healthy Beat! http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/fcs/food/hhb/

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Higher Ed. Division ... student conference info
by Rena Quinton 01 Feb '10

01 Feb '10

Dear Higher Ed. Division members, I've attached a flier on student events and other features of interest to students and young professionals at the upcoming SNE conference. Please share this information with your students who will be attending or may be interested in attending. The flier is both in Publisher and pdf for those who don't have Publisher. Regards, Rena Rena Quinton PhD. RD, LDN Chair: Higher Ed. Division Assistant Professor/ Director Dietetic Internship Immaculata University Imaculata, PA 19345

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promising results for obesity reduction in TX
by Fern Gale Estrow 30 Nov '09

30 Nov '09

Begin forwarded message: > From: Margo Wootan <mwootan(a)cspinet.org> > Date: November 30, 2009 2:49:07 PM EST > To: nanacoalition(a)cspinet.org > Subject: Fw: promising results for obesity reduction in TX > > New study attached below: > > County-level data supported the statistically significant decreases > noted in the El Paso region. The reduction of child obesity levels > observed in the El Paso area is one of the few examples of effective > programs and policies based on a population-wide survey: in this > region, a local foundation funded extensive regional implementation > of community programs for obesity prevention, including an evidence- > based elementary school-based health promotion program (CATCH), > adult nutrition and physical activity programs, and a radio and > television advertising campaign. > > (See attached file: Hoelscher Obesity 2009 SPAN El Paso regional > paper.pdf) >

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Seeking Braille nutrition materials
by Schuster, Ellen R. 25 Nov '09

25 Nov '09

If you have any Braille nutrition materials you are able to share for a 5th grader or sources of these materials, please share them. Many thanks. Ellen Ellen Schuster Associate State Nutrition Specialist Curriculum and Staff Training Coordinator Family Nutrition Education Programs University of Missouri Human Environmental Sciences 1205 University Avenue Suite 300 Columbia, MO 65211-6210 Phone: 573-882-1933 Fax: 573-884-5412 schusterer(a)missouri.edu Web: extension.missouri.edu/fnep Nutrition and Lifeskills for Missouri Families

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NYC: Sales Using Food Stamps Double at Greenmarkets
by Chris McCullum 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

FYI - More Low Income New Yorkers Accessing Healthful Foods: http://council.nyc.gov/html/releases/greenmarkets_11_22_09.shtml Council Funding of EBT Machines shows huge gains at the City’s Greenmarkets City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Council on the Environment of NYC (CENYC) Executive Director Marcel Van Ooyen, New York City Coalition Against Hunger (NYCCAH) Executive Director Joel Berg, CENYC EBT Coordinator Alexis Stevens, and local farmers Ana Angel and Martin Rodriguez today released a report highlighting a dramatic increase in the use of food stamps at the city’s Greenmarkets. This year food stamp purchases at Greenmarkets have more than doubled, growing from $100,772 in 2008 to $226,469 in 2009. In September alone, food stamp usage went from $25,415 in 2008 to an incredible $62,816 in 2009. In addition, over 80% of total food stamp dollars were used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Press Release | EBT 2009 Report | Farmer's Market Progress Report

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FW: Call for Papers on Nutrition and Wellness
by Drake, Linda 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Dr. Alice Spangler asked that I send to the list the attached Call for Papers for an issue of the Family and consumer Sciences Research Journal. Please respond as directed in the document rather than sending replies to the listserv. Please contact her if you have questions. aspangle(a)bsu.edu<mailto:aspangle@bsu.edu> Linda T. Drake, M.S. Nutritionist and Program Director Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) 3624 Horsebarn Rd. Extension Dept. of Nutritional Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269-4017 Phone: 860-486-1783 FAX: 860-486-3674 EMAIL: Linda.Drake(a)uconn.edu

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new report on food marketing to children
by Margo Wootan 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Dear Colleague, This morning, the Center for Science in the Public Interest is releasing a new report on food marketing to children. The report includes two studies. The first examined the nutritional quality of the products that companies that participate in the Council of Better Business Bureaus' Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (CFBAI) identified as appropriate to market to children (pledge-approved products). * We found that the majority (59%) of pledge-approved products do not meet CSPI's nutrition standards. The percentage of foods that meet the standards varied across companies, from 0% to 100%. The second study is of food advertising on Nickelodeon, the most popular children’s television station. We found that ads for foods of poor nutritional quality decreased slightly between 2005 and 2009, from about nine in ten (88%) to eight in ten (79%) food ads. The decrease was not statistically significant. * One-quarter of Nickelodeon’s TV food ads were from companies that do not participate in the CFBAI. Almost no ads from non-CFBAI companies met CSPI's recommended nutrition standards for food marketing to children, while 28% of ads from CFBAI companies met the standards. The report recommends: The Council of Better Business Bureaus should revise its CFBAI guidelines to include a set of nutrition standards, which all participating companies comply with, such as those being developed by the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children. Chuck E. Cheese’s, Perfetti van Melle (maker of Air Heads candy), IHOP restaurants, Topps Candy (maker of Baby Bottle Pop candy), YUM! Brands (KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut), and all other food and beverage companies that market to children – through television or any other media – should join the Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative. Nickelodeon and other media companies should have comprehensive policies for marketing to children that cover all their media and should air only ads aimed at children for foods that meet strong nutrition standards Margo G. Wootan, D.Sc. Director, Nutrition Policy Center for Science in the Public Interest 1875 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20009 202-777-8354 202-265-4954 (fax) mwootan(a)cspinet.org www.cspinet.org/nutritionpolicy

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Holiday dinner for 8 for $30.
by Martin, Peggy A [FCSXT] 24 Nov '09

24 Nov '09

Attached are the recipes and prices for a healthy Holiday dinner. Prices are from local stores here in Iowa which apparently are significantly lower that other states. Please feel free to use as you wish. Peggy Peggy Martin, MS, RD State Coordinator EFNEP/FNP 104 MacKay, Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 515-294-1511

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