(Grades 1-6) "Serving Up MyPlate" is a new collection of classroom materials that helps elementary school teachers integrate nutrition education into Math, Science, English Language Arts, and Health.
Happy Healthy Me provides opportunities for young children to explore nutrition and physical activity concepts in a fun and interactive way. The early years are the most important for nutrition because it is during this period that lifestyle eating habits are formed.
Based on the USDA's MyPlate, Go Glow Grow nutrition curriculum simplifies MyPyramid for preschoolers. It is divided into 3 sections labeled Go, Glow and Grow. Each of the sections corresponds to the effect these food groups have on the body.
Across California, the University of Californias 64 Cooperative Extension offices are local problem-solving centers. We are the bridge between local issues and the power of UC research. Our county-based staff is part of the community we live and work in the areas we serve.
Access newsletters from UCCE Sutter–Yuba, including updates for growers, ranchers, gardeners, and 4-H families across agriculture and community programs.
This newsletter is published by Amber Vinchesi. Amber is the farm advisor for fresh market vegetables, tomatoes, sugar beets, and cucurbits serving Colusa, Sutter and Yuba Counties.
