Pick a Better Snack (K-3)
Iowa Dept of Public Health

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SNAP-Ed Connection

This curriculum is part of the USDA’s national SNAP-Ed Connection—a one-stop shop for organizations committed to improving nutritional health in their communities.
SNAP-Ed Connection : https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/library/intervention/pick-a-better-snack
Description
One lesson per month, focusing on seasonal fruits and vegetables. Includes PA/NE bingo cards, parent newsletters, social marketing components (radio, PSA, TV ads, posters etc.). Free download from website.
Source:
Iowa Dept of Public Health
Link:
https://hhs.iowa.gov/pick-better-snack/materials
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12 lessons(one/month)
45-60 minutes
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Recent Modification
Date | Modification Type | Agency Name | Name | Description of Modification | |
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12/17/2020 | Virtual Delivery | Ventura County Public Health | Silvia Lopez-Navarro | silvia.lopez-navarro@ventura.org | Iowa Department of Public Health has approved Pick a Better Snack (Grades K-3) to be delivered via virtual format. The developer is interested in hear...Read more |