For Coordinators
April Fool's Day—don't be fooled out of eating plenty of fruits
and vegetables today!
During Find-A-Rainbow Day, use colorful fruits and vegetables,
to create a rainbow on your plate.
Vitamin C was discovered on this day.
Coordinator
Tip #1
It's Kick Butt's Day—A campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. www.kickbuttsday.org*
discusses great ways to prevent smoking and plus you can promote
fruit and vegetable consumption.
National Public Health Week (3-9) — eating more fruits and vegetables
is a public health goal—strive for it today!
World Health Day—celebrate with the world by eating an exotic
fruit or vegetable, like Papaya, Mango, or Jicama.
April is Cancer Control Month, and eating fruits and vegetables
are one of the ways to help decrease your risk for certain cancers.
Find out more about Cancer Control Month by visiting www.cancer.org.*
Bananas first for sale in the UK (1633)—try Banana
Berry Jumble
It's National Women's Nutrition Week (13-19).
Do you know which fruit is featured as the
Fruit of the Month?
Visit your dentist regularly. Good oral hygiene is key to good
health.
Would you like to know more about Pecans in celebration of Pecan
Day? Visit www.ilovepecans.org/nutrition.html*
for information on health benefits of this nut.
It's National Garden Month, what are you doing to beautiful your
home and community? Visit
www.nationalgardenmonth.org*
for excellent ideas on how to take part on this day, everyday!
Coordinator Tip #2
Picnic Day—pack a colorful fruit salad and sliced vegetables
in your picnic basket.
Nature is everywhere including your parks! Join in on National
Park Week (April 2- April 30) www.nps.gov/npweek/
by going for a relaxing walk at your local park.
We all love it, but what do we really know about garlic? Find
out more about Garlic Day by visiting
Coordinator Tip #3.
Keep America Beautiful Month—take a brisk walk and appreciate the beauty
the beauty of your neighborhood. Visit
www.kab.org*
for ideas on how to keep your community healthy!
Do you know which types of stresses are in your life? It's time
to find out! Make the most of National Stress Awareness Month
by visiting www.defenselink.mil/specials/stressawareness03/job.html*
and be on the path to a stress-free life!
March is soy foods month. Marinate cubed tofu
in teriyaki sauce and garlic. Stir-fry with all of your favorite
vegetables and serve over rice. Visit www.soyfoodsillinois.uiuc.edu/news_soyfoods_month.html*
for more ideas on how to add soy into your meals.
It's National TV-Turnoff Week (April 24-April 30). Be sure to
stay active by doing household chores, playing outside with the
kids, or enjoying your favorite sport with friends. For more information,
check out www.tvturnoff.org*
Fresh Florida Tomato Month (try Tomato
Topped Fish Fillets)
Warmer weather is here, so take advantage of being outdoors by
doing some physical activity you enjoy! Need ideas? Visit www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/life/tips.htm
Do you know what a cup of fruit or vegetables
looks like?
National Zucchini Bread Day—have a piece with soup and salad and
be well on your way to meeting your fruit and vegetable goals!
Raisin Day try Low Fat Carrot
Cake with a Twist.
Coordinator
Tip #4
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