Nutrition Explorations: Mealtime Sampler: Eat Smart, Get Moving! Leading Teams Reach Philadelphia!

Eat Smart Get Moving The 2007–2008 Eat Smart, Get Moving! (ESGM) Personal Wellness Program has concluded, with the top scoring teams in each team size category completing their "virtual walk of health," from Chicago (the site of School Nutrition Association's (SNA) 2007 Annual National Conference (ANC), to Philadelphia (the site of SNA's 2008 ANC.) However, the health benefits team members received and the behaviors they've changed haven't ended! With over 300 teams, totaling more than 3,200 participants, this year's program represents an impressive commitment to improve nutrition and get more physical activity.

The 30–week program took participants through progressive goals to help individuals gradually eat the recommended servings of Food Groups to Encourage (low–fat dairy, fruits and vegetables, and whole grains), plus increase their physical activity to 60 minutes per day. Sponsored by National Dairy Council® and the School Nutrition Association, the ESGM program provides tools and resources to help individuals meet their goals. Eat Smart Get Moving

Eat Smart, Get Moving! Winners Announced at ANC

Mark your calendars and attend the General Session at the School Nutrition Association Conference on Wednesday, July 23rd to find out who the winning ESGM teams are! Here are the prizes they will receive:

First Prize School Team with highest average total points (2-4 Members):

All team members receive $150 spa gift certificate
Team receives up to 4 free registrations to SNA 2008 ANC conference
School receives a Milk Merchandiser valued at $1,500

First Prize School Team with highest average total points (5-9 Members):

All team members receive $150 spa gift certificate
Team receives up to 4 free registrations to SNA 2008 ANC conference
School receives a Milk Merchandiser valued at $1,500
Team receives $200 Emporium Gift Card

First Prize School Team with highest average total points (10+ Members):

All team members receive $150 spa gift certificate
Team receives up to 4 free registrations to SNA 2008 ANC conference
School receives a Milk Merchandiser valued at $1,500
Team receives $400 Emporium Gift Card

Overall Winning District with highest average points: (minimum of 3 participating school teams)

One time Wellness Grant valued at $5,000

Assessing Feedback for Next Year's Program

Currently evaluations submitted by participating teams are being reviewed to make the 2008–2009 ESGM program even better than ever. Start making plans to form a team at your school and participate in the fall. Check out the Eat Smart, Get Moving! Web site now, in preparation for the new school year!