Food Day Report: The Puerto Rican Experience October 24, 2013

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1 Food Day Report: The Puerto Rican Experience October 24, 2013 Prepared by Nancy Correa Matos, PhD, RD, LND Assistant Professor/Nutrition Specialist Agricultural Extension Services University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus

2 Overview The Family and Consumer Science Program (FCSP) is one of the Programmatic Areas within the Agricultural Extension Services at the University of Puerto Rico. Nutrition, Food Safety and EFNEP (Extended food and Nutrition Education Program- for nutrition at-risk Communities) are programs within FCSP intended to improve the quality of life and nutrition knowledge for low income communities through non-formal nutrition education, community outreach, engagement and empowerment. On August 2013, our Nutrition Program joined to promote healthy eating practices for the families in Puerto Rico. 2

3 Food Day Campaign 2013 in Puerto Rico Focus areas for healthy eating and nutrition education in Puerto Rico are: Childhood Obesity Prevention Food sustainability Healthy eating practices Physical activity promotion Main Goal: To impact all age groups-children, teenagers, adults, and elderly living in the Island on healthy eating practices and obesity prevention awareness. 3

4 National Food Day Celebration in Puerto Rico The Agricultural Extension Services/University of Puerto Rico promoted extensively the National Food Day Celebration, which included: Development and Distribution of more than 2,000 Posters to Malls, supermarkets, schools and universities, health centers, day cares, and sports centers. Radio Messages Book marks, flyers and brochures Special events: (direct interventions) Parades Booths and food display School Projects Field Days Little chefs and Recipe preparations 4

5 Accomplishments of the National Food Day Campaign in Puerto Rico Community outreach through direct service from FCSP/Agricultural Extension Services Impacted around 1,500 citizens (preschoolers, elementary and middle school students, parents, teachers, caregivers, adults and elderly) through direct interventions. Impacted more than 3,000 people through written communications Impacted more than 2,000 people through oral communications Other organizations involved Government agencies were involved and celebrated a Healthy Breakfast sponsored by the First Lady of Puerto Rico Non-profit organizations such as Pediatric Obesity Prevention Liaison, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- PR Chapter joined the campaign Public schools, hospitals and outpatient clinics College and Universities Dietetic Accredited Internships 5

6 Direct Nutrition Education on National Food Day Celebration 517 direct interventions Zone Ponce: 444 direct interventions 6

7 Invitation to participate in National Food Day- Puerto Rico 7

8 POSTER NATIONAL FOOD DAY- Puerto Rico 8

9 BOOKMARKS NATIONAL FOOD DAY- Puerto Rico 9

10 MY PLATE posters Version en español adaptada de ov 10

11 EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS EFNEP 11

12 HEALTHY EATING BULLETIN BOARD ZONE- Ponce 12

13 I EAT FRESH FRUITS- SHOW AND TELL ZONE- Arecibo-Mayagüez 13

14 HEALTHY EATING MESSAGES ZONE- CAGUAS 14

15 EAT MORE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES- DISPLAY ZONE- CAGUAS 15

16 HEALTHY EATING MESSAGES TO THE COMMUNITY- POSTER BOARD PRESENTATION ZONE- CAGUAS 16

17 HEALTHY FOOD SELECTIONS/super market tour ZONE- CAGUAS 17

18 CHOOSE MY PLATE ZONE- CAGUAS 18

19 HEALTHY SNACKS PREPARATION ZONE- SAN JUAN 19

20 LEARN ABOUT MY PLATE ZONE- SAN JUAN 20

21 HEALTHY SNACKS PREPARATION ZONE- SAN JUAN 21

22 EAT MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES- ZONE- SAN JUAN 22

23 THINK HEALTHY- ESSAY PROJECT ZONE- SAN JUAN 23

24 LITTLE CHEFS Zone- San Juan 24

25 HEALTHY SNACKS PREPARATION Zone- San Juan 25

26 MY PLATE- LIVE Zone- San Juan 26

27 FINIDNG HEALTHY FOODS IN ADS Zone- San Juan 27

28 LOOK AT MY HEALTHY SNACK Zone- San Juan 28

29 SUGARY DRINKS AWARENESS BOOTH Zone- San Juan 29

30 HEALTHY EATING- BOOTH Zone- San Juan 30

31 Nutrition Lessons- Importance of a Healthy Breakfast Extension Services- Administration Office employees 31

32 HEALTHY BREAKFAST FOR YOU- Extension Services Employees 32

33 Healthy Breakfast Nutrition Facts- Handouts Zone- San Juan Alimento Calorías (1 ración) Tamaño de la ración FRUTAS 60 calorías Papaya- 1 taza China 1 pequeña Limón- 1 limón pequeño Fresas- 1 taza Moras ( blueberries )- ¾ taza Nutrientes que contiene Carbohidratos Vitamina A (en la papaya) Vitamina C (en los cítricos) Fibra Beneficios a la salud Fuente de energía Importante para la buena visión y prevención de algunos tipos de cáncer Para mejorar el sistema inmune y la cicatrización de heridas, ayudar a la absorción del hierro Tiene los mismos beneficios de la avena en la prevención de estreñimiento, mantener los niveles de glucosa adecuados y aumentar el sistema inmunológico 33

34 HEALTHY EATING PLEDGE 34

35 EAT FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DISPLAY 35

36 HEALTHY RECIPES- FOOD TASTING 36

37 School-age children learning about the nutrient composition of native foods 37

38 Adults learning about the nutrient composition of native foods 38

39 Family Garden for Healthy Eating- Hands- on Lessons 39

40 Family Garden for Healthy Eating- Hands- on Lessons 40

41 Conclusion National Food Day was a success in Puerto Rico, Outreach campaign impacted elderly, children and adults throughout the Island by hands-on activities, parades, nutrition lessons, written educational materials, radio and TV shows, Topics on food groups selection, fruits and vegetables consumption, gardening, importance of breakfast, healthy snacking and avoiding sugary foods targeted the mayor concerns on Puerto Rican population, People committed to follow healthy eating practices through a Healthy Eating Pledge, Agricultural Extension Services Program at the University of Puerto Rico will continue celebrating Food Day activities every year. 41

42 Acknowlegdments Personnel from the Agricultural Service Program at University of Puerto Rico Home Economists Regional Supervisors and Coordinators Agricultural Agents Media Office Farm and Home Garden Personnel Faculty Administrative Personnel EFNEP Program Teachers and Students, from the PR Department of Education 42

43 Contact Information Nancy Correa-Matos, PhD, RD, LND Assistant Professor of Nutrition Agricultural Extension Services College of Agricultural Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus - 43

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