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Cara Nichols, RDN Cara Nichols, RDN

Affirming Wellness: For Our Kids

How do we create environments where children feel supported on their individual health journeys? We decrease shame and guilt around the definition and image of “healthy.” Normalizing and validating experiences around food and activity can open the door to finding health solutions that will last a lifetime.

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Cara Nichols, RDN Cara Nichols, RDN

Nutrition Education - Google Slides for Middle & High School Educators

Nutrition Recommendations Presentation - Google Slides

Looking for a resource that explains current health recommendations supported by the most current scientific research? Look no further!

This presentation was designed by a registered dietitian with over ten years of working in partnership with educators on the best way to speak to students about health and wellness. All recommendations are in accordance and alignment with the USDA Dietary Guidelines and the CDC.

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Cara Nichols, RDN Cara Nichols, RDN

Nutrition Education Resources - The Future is Agriculture

Why is agriculture the way of nutrition education’s future? Customer choice and their definition of healthy food. The way we choose our food and beverages dictates how we educate on nutrition. As practitioners and educators, the goal is to provide evidence-based recommendations that support lifelong healthy habits. Somewhat unsurprisingly, the younger Gen Z reports environmental sustainability is top-of-mind with (33%) saying it has a “great” or “somewhat” of an impact on their decision to buy foods and beverages. This data is from the 2022 IFIC Generation Z health survey.

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