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Professional Development Update, by Lisa Winter, SFNS, Education Chair, SNA-VA

As many of you know, to become certified by SNA, you must have completed Healthy Edge training, or the newly approved alternate course, within the last five years. Healthy Edge will be offered as part of state conference in March, 2008 and is also available on-line through Child Nutrition University (CNU). As of October, 2006, SNA requires that, in order to count towards certification, Healthy Edge classes must be taught by a certified trainer. Certified trainers in Virginia are:

Lisa Winter, Norfolk Public Schools(757) 628-2760
Randy Herman, Norfolk Public Schools(757) 628-2760
Joanne Kinsey, Chesapeake Public Schools(757) 547-1470
Larry Wade, Chesapeake Public Schools(757) 547-1470
Linda Irby, Hampton Public Schools(757) 727-2360
Rhonda Huffman, Roanoke Co. Public Schools(540) 562-3900
Beverly Lowe, Heathsville(804) 580-4131

Rainbow of Fruits and Vegetables ShowPut a Rainbow on Their Plate (Power Point)

Highlights include:
  • Goal - Increase Fruits and Vegetables
  • In curriculum - Alphabet, Colors, Seasons
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  • Try Taste Tests
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  • 5-a-Day Fun!
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    Trans Fats Slide ShowTrans Fats (Power Point)

    Highlights include:
  • Defining Fats; The Role of Fats;
  • Cholesterol and Lipids;
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  • Guidelines; Why Trans Fats are Bad;
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  • Fat Replacers;
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    Trans Fats JeopardyTrans Fats Jeopardy (Power Point)
    A Fun Interactive Companion Tool
    Test your knowledge on Trans Fats with one of America's favorite hosts

    Managing Food Allergies Slide ShowManaging Food Allergies (Power Point) - 1 CEU

    Highlights include:
  • Basics; Food, Symptoms, ...
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  • Field Study; Survey and Interpretation
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  • Foodservice Training;
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    Healthy Summer Eating Slide ShowHealthy Summer Eating(Power Point) - 1 CEU

    Highlights include:
  • Balance Diet;
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  • Tips for Families;
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  • Quick Nutritious Meals; Breakfast, Snack, Fast Food
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  • Plan Ahead Tips; Shopping, Brown Bag, Travel
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    Marketing Your Nutrition Education Program Slide ShowMarketing Your Nutrition Education Program (Power Point) - 1 CEU

    Highlights include:
  • Be Confident;
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  • Utilize Your Resources;
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  • Make Every Lesson FUN;
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  • Connect Nutrition Education to the Cafeteria;
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    Nutrition CourseNutrition Course - Outline (Word) - 10 CEUs

    Highlights include:
  • Food is More Than Just Something to Eat;
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  • Nutrition Facts Label;
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  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans;
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  • MyPyramid;
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  • National School Lunch Program;
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  • Planning Healthier Menus;
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  • Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids;
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  • Making It Happen;
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  • Food Buying Guide;
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  • Management Practices;
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    If you would like to share your tools and tips to assist other school districts, please contact Libby Wimmer. Information will be shared upon review.