Navajo County

This program is a State-funded school-based program targeted toward 2nd grade students and their parents called Navajo County 5-A-Day Kids.

The objective of this program is to increase complex carbohydrates and fiber-containing foods in the diets of the target audience to an average of five or more daily servings of fruits and vegetables (including legumes).  This is accomplished through free classroom presentations to students.  The presentation are presented by a trained nutritionist and include many visuals and educational materials for the students.

A 4 Lesson Series of Nutrition Education for 2nd Grade

#1) High Five

Students will learn that they need to eat at least 5 servings of fruits & vegetables every day to be healthy

A serving is 8 bites Fruits & vegetables are plants that contain vitamins A, C, and fiber which help decrease the risk of certain diseases Students will sort foods into fruits & vegetables

#2)  Fabulous Fiber

Students will learn about their digestive system

• The fiber found in fruits & vegetables lowers the risk of certain diseases
• They will learn which foods contain fiber
• Students will participate in a hands-on activity to learn which foods are high in fiber
  

#3)  5 A Day Produce Tour

• Students will participate in a hands-on 5 A Day tour of a grocery store making the classroom lessons come alive
• Seeing and tasting fruits & vegetables from all over will help students learn more about fruits & vegetables
• Students will learn how fruits & vegetables grow
• A scavenger hunt in the store will assist students in identifying fruits & vegetables as fresh, frozen, and canned
• Parents, teachers, and aides participate in this learning experience
  

#4)  5 A Day: Where Does It Grow?

• Students will learn about the fruits & vegetables grown in Arizona
• Students will have the opportunity to sample an easy to prepare snack.