Nutrition resources in the community for the Pediatric population

NUTRITION RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE

PEDIATRIC POPULATION

Phyllis Crowley, MS,RD,IBCLCState Nutrition Coordinator

Utah WIC ProgramUtah Department of Health

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1.Community nutrition resources

2.Nutritional benefits3.Referral/Access

UTAH WIC PROGRAM

Health screening

Assessment of nutrition status

Nutritional counseling/referrals

Healthy food

Nutritional Benefits

Referring to the Utah WIC Program

1. http://health.utah.gov/wic/2. Click How to Apply3. Click Clinic Locations4. Call for appointment

UTAH SPECIAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

http://www.schools.utah.gov/cnp/

National School Breakfast Program

National School Lunch Programhttp://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Governance/Legislation/nutritionstandards.htm

School Lunch

Luann ElliottChild Nutrition Programs, Director

Nutritional Benefits School Breakfast Program

No more than 30 percent of an individual’s calories come from fat

Less than 10 percent from saturated fat

Provides one‐fourth of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for protein, calcium, iron,

Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calories

Nutritional Benefits School Lunch

ProgramMore fruits, vegetables and whole grains

Meals with age appropriate calorie levels

Reduction in sodium content

Referring to School Breakfast or School Lunch Program

1. Request an application at the school

2. Complete the application3. Submit the completed application

Utah Food Stamps or SNAP

jobs.utah.gov/customereducation/services/foodstamps/index.html

First Line of Defense Against

Hunger

Nutritional Benefits

1.EBT Card – Used to Purchase Foods

2.Low Income People Can Buy Food They Need for Good Health

3.Use at Most Grocery Stores

Referring to Utah Food Stamp or SNAP1.Access screening tool at: http://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/screener/splash.do2.Go to: https://jobs.utah.gov/liferay/ to apply3.Apply at nearest Department of Workforce Services (DWS) office: http://jobs.utah.gov/regions/ec.html

UTAH FOOD SENSE

http://extension.usu.edu/fsne/

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

Nutritional Benefits

1.Nutrition Education to Budget Properly2.Get the Best Nutrition Out of What is Affordable for Food Stamp Participants and Eligibles3.Promote Healthy Eating and An Active Lifestyle

Popular Topics: Fruits & Veggies Video Contest Healthy Eating on a Budget SuperTracker 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series Sample Menus and Recipes Daily Food Plans Partnering Program

Referring to Utah Food Sense1.Refer to Website:

http://extension.usu.edu/fsne/2.Register Link for Classes3.Staff Link for Contact Information4.Contact Eileen Milligan:

eileen.milligan@usu.edu or 1-888-744-3232

UTAH EXPANDED FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION

YOUTH EFNEP

http://extension.usu.edu/weber/htm/nutrition/

1.Provides Nutrition Education on Healthy Food Choices2.Lessons on Food Preparation and Food Safety3.Education on Health and Physical Activity4.Fact Sheets :http://extension.usu.edu/weber/htm/nutrition/efactsheets

Nutritional Benefits

1.Go to: http://extension.usu.edu/weber/htm/nutrition/

Referring to Utah EFNEP

UTAH FOOD BANK

http://www.utahfoodbank.org

UTAH FOOD BANK BACKPACK PROGRGAM

1.Nutritious, Non-Perishable Foods2.Meets Hunger Needs at Times Resources are Not Available (Weekends)3.Foods: Tuna, Peanut Butter, Beef Stew, Vegetables and Fruit

Nutritional Benefits

UTAH FOOD BANK KIDS CAFE

1.Hot, Nutritious Meals2.Served During the Weekdays After School3.Transported to 16 After School Sites (Monday – Thursday)

Nutritional Benefits

1.Go to http://www.utahfoodbank.org 2.Select Programs3.Select After School Programs4.Select Backpack Program5.Select Kids Café(email Kerri Duncan: KerriD@UtahFoodBank.org)

Referring to Utah Food Bank

PRIMARY CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN SERVICES

Nutritional Benefits1.Dysphagia Clinic

2. Elimination Disorder Clinic3. Follow Up Nutrition Clinic4. Cystic Fibrosis5. Spina Bifida Clinic6. Behavioral Health Clinic7. General Outpatient Dietitian Services

Referring to Primary Children’s Outpatient

Services1.Schedule an Appointment2.Call 801-662-1602 or Fax 801-662-

5300

Utah Department of Health Physical Activity, Nutrition and

Obestiy Prevention Program

PANO

Nutritional Benefits

1.Educational Website2.Fact Sheets

Referring to PANO Website

1. Go to: http://www.choosehealth.utah.gov/

Community Nutrition

Resources Promote Healthy

Lifestyles

Phyllis Crowley, MS,RD,IBCLCState Nutrition Coordinator

Utah WIC ProgramUtah Department of Health

Contact: 801-538-6823; pcrowley@utah.gov