Little D's Top Five

A new buzzword — nutrient-rich foods — has moved to the forefront of the nutrition scene. Nutrient-rich foods provide high amounts of beneficial nutrients compared to the calories they provide. Since most children are not getting the nutrients they need,1 empowering them to choose nutrient-rich foods is more important than ever. Now that you've settled into the new school year, download and use Little D's Nutrition Expedition™ lessons and activity masters to teach your students to live nutrient-rich! Here's how:

1 Focus on What Foods to Eat, Instead of What Not to Eat
Engage kids in learning how to choose nutrient-rich foods using positive messages in Little D's activities and adventures, such as Meet the Royal Food Family, Visit Princess Peapod's Vegetable Patch and Make Smart Snack Choices. Be sure to incorporate the fabulous pictures of nutrient-rich foods included with Little D's Downloadable Materials. Use them for games, bulletin boards and more.


2 Get Parents on Board
Send home our NEW "Teaching Children to Live Nutrient-Rich" Parent Tips handout. It's choc' full of practical ideas that parents can use at home to reinforce classroom messages. Download the handout (PDF).


Vote for School Lunch Presidential Edition
Hurry! Polls Close Soon
Vote For School Lunch Take part in this popular campaign that generates excitement about fueling at school with nutrient-rich school lunch and lets kids participate in their very own presidential election. The campaign is in full swing and the polls are open until October 17. Learn more about five yummy, nutritious candidates, and then vote to elect the 2008 President of School Lunch!

 Teachers Talk

"I made stick puppets out of the characters and students are writing a play to put on for the other classes."

"I have been using Little D's nutrition unit for three years now and love it!"

"The glow-in-the dark words from the Princess Peapod's Vegetable Group activity are wonderful!"

1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005. 6th Edition, Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, January 2005.