National Dairy Council Grant

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Healthy Kids Challenge Receives National Dairy Council Nutrition Education Grants

June 9, 2004

Healthy Kids Challenge recently received two regional/state level grant awards, one for Kansas and the other for Oklahoma!

The National Dairy Council’s Nutrition Education Grant program addresses America’s low calcium intake and supports the consumer education program,”3-A-Day of Dairy.” Organizations or individuals are awarded grants for developing nutrition education programs to empower kids to be advocates for healthy eating, an active lifestyle and a healthy weight.

The HKC grant project is called “Dairy Dazzling Calcium Carnival” and will provide child educators a user friendly, fun way of teaching the 3-A-Day of Dairy message. Six stations will feature carnival games, such as “3-A-Day Bone Bingo” and “Milk Bottle Toss.” The games will be designed to include active play, cooperative learning, and teamwork. The project design is such that the games can be set up in a gym, cafeteria, or playground for a special event, as well as used independently for teaching modules in a classroom or program setting.

“We’re very excited to have the privilege of receiving not one but two of the grant awards and look forward to working with schools in Kansas and Oklahoma to further the 3-A-Day message. HKC has a very strong working relationship with Midwest Dairy Council and the National Dairy Council as well. Partnerships with organizations such as these are what help us make a true difference for kids!” said Vickie L. James, RD, LD, and director of Healthy Kids Challenge.