Kid Zone Nutrition Program: Eat Smart, Play Hard

Kid Zone offers Nutrition education through the Eat Smart, Play Hard Program

Kid Zone Eat Smart, Play Hard Program

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Arizona Nutrition Network has teamed up with USDA, DES and AZDHS to bring nutrition educaton to Arizona's families!

Educating Tempe's Families...

Kid Zone works in partnership with the Arizona Nutrition Network to bring nutrition education to children and their families. The Eat Smart, Play Hard nutrition program promotes eating nutritious food and participating in physical activity. Kid Zone currently has two nutrition instructors who rotate between schools for two weeks at a time. The program teaches a variety of components including the food pyramid, healthy living, food safety/handling, and physical activity.

Instructors

Our goal is to strengthen the Tempe community and its future by providing knowledge and resources about making healthy choices. Our instructors travel to twelve sites leading activities that educate children about MyPyramid, physical activity and food safety.

Events

The Eat Smart, Play Hard Program hosts several family dinner nights each semester. Parents can sign up to learn about proper nutrition and food safety while preparing a delicious meal.

Classroom Education

Our program partners with the Tempe School District and the Kyrene School District to bring nutrition education to the classroom. Kid Zone provides information, resources and supplies as well as guest appearances designed to elevate children's knowledge of healthy life styles.

Meet Bobby B. Well
	Bobby B. Well is a kid who loves to skateboard, play in the park with his dog, eat tons of vegetables and help parents and kids make healthy choices. He knows that healthy eating and having fun can go together.
Eat Smart, Play Hard Program and Bobby B. encourage children and their families to participate in regular physical activity. Children who participate in one hour of daily physical activity become healthier! These children are less likely to miss school, learn more in class, and grow into healthy adults! Kid Zone children learn the importance of stretching, maintaining healthy heart rates, and drinking plenty of water .
	Bobby B. Well reminds us that the only difference between and fat free, 1%, 2% and whole milk is the amount of fat. All the vitamins, calcium and protein in whole milk are also in fat free or 1% milk. These nutrients are needed for strong bones and teeth, maintaining normal blood pressure and for good health in children and adults. Go Low!!!!

Everyone knows that eating fruits and vegetables is an important part of a healthy diet. Bobby B. says that getting at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to prevent cancer, heart disease and stroke. For FREE, easy to prepare recipes call 1-800-695-3335 or visit AZNN online at www.eatwellbewell.org.

"Be sure to eat at least 5 servings of fruit and vegetables each day."

Nutrition Family Nights

Nutrition Family Nights are a night filled with fun. At this time the Eat Smart, Play Hard message is promoted to the families of Kid Zone Enrichment Program! All the nutrition instructors organize and run the events at all the schools with the Eat Smart, Play Hard program! Nutrition Nights run from 5pm-6pm during the Kid Zone program. Many fun activities including art projects, food demonstrations, and active games are planned to the parents, children, and staff to participate in! In addition to the fun filled activities each family goes home with a bag full of prizes and informative information.

Always remember to Eat Smart and Play Hard!

Kid Zone teaches healthy eating habits.

EAT SMART AS A FAMILY

Eat smart as a family.

Families play hard together.

PLAY HARD AS A FAMILY

Play hard to develop a strong body.

Nutrition Family Night Schedule

Stay Tuned!!! Our Family Nights for the current school year are in the Planning Stages and will be coming to a site near you starting in FEBRUARY.

Fun Facts
Did You Know?
Every Strawberry Has 200 seeds! Take a closer look next time you eat one!

Potatoes are the most popular vegetable in the US.

Potatoes are the most popular vegetable in the United States!
The United States grows over 35 billion pounds of potatoes every year! That's a lot of potatoes!