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Online Publications - Community Resources
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A Consumer's Guide to Pennsylvania Farm Markets (2003)
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
A guide that contains information on all the farm markets located within each county in Pennsylvania.
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Building Blocks for Fun and Healthy Meals (2000)
USDA
This publication is downloadable in several different PDF files and contains a menu planner for the child and adult care food program, information on CACFP meal requirements, tips on serving meals and snacks, menu planning, nutrition education tips, the food guide pyramid, food safety tips, sample menus, and more.
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Community Nutrition Action Kit (1996)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Provided are downloadable PDF files containing various youth activities, family activities, and community activities for communities to help families and children make healthy food choices.
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13 KB
Farmers Market Fact Sheet (2003)
USDA
Provided is information on farm markets including those who benefit, 2000 USDA farmers market study statistics, the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program, and the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Pilot Program.
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10 KB
Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (2002)
USDA
Provided is downloadable PDF files that contain information on purchasing various foods for Child Nutrition Programs, recipe analysis, and the USDA Child Nutrition Labeling Program.
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14 KB
Healthy Eating Helps You Make the Grade (1999)
USDA
This brochure was developed to inform community and school leaders about the USDA's nutrition programs.
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244 KB
Menu Magic for Children (2002)
USDA
Provided in this 47-page booklet is information on the Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Pattern requirements, meals and snacks, menu planning and grocery shopping tips, and tear out recipe cards.
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1238 KB
Team Nutrition School Activity Planner (1997)
USDA
This activity planning guide provides information for school leaders and educational materials for parents and kids.
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3045 KB
The School Environment: Helping Students Learn to Eat Healthy (2000)
USDA
This brochure provides information on ways schools and communities can provide and promote and healthy school environment.
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63 KB

 

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