- Author: Ashley Elisabeth Abrahamson
Sugary beverages are a sneaky source of excess sugar and calories. According to the CDC (2017), every day 63% of children and 49% of adults drink a sugar-sweetened beverage. Increasing awareness of how to identify and visualize amounts of sugar on a nutrition label can help people make healthier beverage choices.
On May 16th, UC CalFresh took part in the Champions for Change: Rethink Your Drink Day campaign. Nutrition educators Ashley Abrahamson and Nora Lopez set up an informational activity booth at UC Walks Day at the Garden of the Sun in Fresno. Their display included nutrition facts of common sugary beverages and bowls to measure the amount of sugar so that participants can truly see what the sugar content in their favorite drinks looks like. Participants were also encouraged to use the Beverage Breakdown website to see how much sugar they end up drinking throughout the entire day. To finish the event, participants were provided a sample of refreshing cucumber and mint water.
The Statewide Day of Action was conducted at over 308 sites, sharing valuable information that will encourage healthier choices across the state!
Are you ready to rethink your drink? Try the beverage breakdown here!
UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera County will also particpate in Champions for Change Statewide Day of Action: Healthy Snack Day on August 29th, 2018
- Author: Consuelo Cid
- Contributor: Emily Harris
Are you looking to FUNdraise?
Fundraising helps support our schools and can be both fun and creative!
Did you know that supporting your school and promoting active and healthy students can go hand-in-hand?
Have you considered a ...
Color Run?!?!
The University of California CalFresh Nutrition Education Program supported Ezekiel Balderas Elementary School during their Character Counts Community Color Run on October 20, 2016. UC CalFresh provided an interactive Rethink your Drink display and Hydration Station.
The Color Run celebrated Fresno Unified School District's Character Counts Week! Participating students were issued a Color Run T-shirt and were painted in the 6 character count pillar colors. The Color Run was a huge success, with 300 tickets sold!
Just look at how this this little one sports his Balderas Character Counts T-shirt.
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On your mark...get set...Go!
Slow and steady wins the race...
Students quickly learned that jogging was the best strategy to conserve energy during their hour-long race!
Did someone say WATER?
Water is the beverage of choice!
After a few laps, students sought out water to hydrate their bodies and keep them moving.
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Would you like to join in on the Color Run movement?
Visit Active School Fundraising for more ideas and tips on how to spearhead your very own healthy fundraising event.
Don't hang up your running shoes just yet! Stay tuned for more physical activity successes in Fresno and Madera Counties.
Until next time....
- Author: Shelby MacNab
UC CalFresh had such a great time at the Burroughs Elementary fun day yesterday!
We provided a ReThink your Drink station with flavored water, an anytime/sometimes food booth with interactive activities, and a wet sponge toss.
We know what you might be thinking...a wet sponge?
Students tossed a wet sponge around while naming foods from certain food groups. It's fun, especially when the temperatures outside reach a boiling 100 degrees. A simple activity like this is a great way to keep students active over the summer when the warm weather makes it harder to play outside.
Special thanks to all who made the day possible: Emily Harris, Javier Miramontes, Kaili Acosta, Tacu Vang, Evelyn Morales, Sandra Ortega and Consuelo Cid.
