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A Win-Win Way to Encourage Ohio's Kids to Eat Their Fruits and Veggies!

Thursday, May 21, 2009
How do we promote fresh fruits and vegetables to kindergarteners?

Great news! The Ohio House has passed innovative legislation to promote fresh fruits and vegetables through nutrition education and greater awareness through Ohio grown foods! Now we need to urge the Senate to do the same! This program is a great way to teach young children about the importance of these foods through visits to local farms. The Department of Agriculture supports this proposed grant program, which is a win-win, especially if coupled with proposed health education standards that would include nutrition education.

Don’t delay! Send your message now to urge your Senator to also support the Healthy Farms, Healthy Schools Bill (House Bill 68)!

House Bill 68 provides a grant program to educate kindergarten students on the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Schools would be able to apply for funds for nutrition education and field trips to local farms. When coupled with proposed health education standards, including nutrition education, we can better educate all children on the importance of fresh fruits and vegetables and overall good nutrition.

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Welcome to the online home for American Heart Association advocacy in the Great Rivers Affiliate! The Great Rivers Affiliate includes Delaware, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.

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