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Fayette County SNP Wellness Policy
SEPT 15 - OCT 15 OCTOBER 13 -17
Cantaloupe are pollinated by honeybees.
90 days to mature.
B Vitamins help support the body’s energy levels, brain function & cell metabolism
essential B vitamins:
Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B9 & Vitamin B12.
Water is needed to help the body absorb B vitamins.
B5, B12, C and E knock on your door…what do you do?
In-Vitamin!
B vitamins helps the body make energy from food.
The body cannot store most B vitamins, so they need to be regularly consumed.
B vitamins plays a role in serotonin production.
Serotonin makes us feel happy
Apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. The U.S. is home to approximately 322,000 acres of apple orchards.
apples make 1 gallon of cider.
varieties of apples are grown in the U.S.
2,500+ 21% of apples are juiced.
An apple blossom is the flower that comes from an apple tree.
An apple tree takes at least 4 years to start producing fruit.
Fiber supports movement through the digestive system.
Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body doesn’t digest; it simply passes through.
Soluble fiber dissolves in water…it helps regulate blood sugar levels and removes cholesterol from
Insoluble fiber is sometimes referred to as “roughage. ”
2 types of fiber:
1. Soluble fiber
Insoluble fiber
Fiber is ONLY found in plant foods.
Dairy & meat products do not have any fiber.
Fiber helps to regulate the body’s use of sugar.
Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water…it helps food move throughout the digestive system.
BOTH forms of fiber are important & beneficial to overall health.
Squash are a type of fruit because they grown on vines & have seeds
Examples of winter squash are pumpkins, acorn & butternut.
Winter squash has much harder skin (rind) than summer squash.
Squash require a lot of water to grow.
Examples of summer squash are zucchini, yellow & scallop.
1 acre of land can grow around 11,000 squash!
Summer squash grows faster than winter squash.
Squash are
The flower of squash plants are edible and considered a delicacy
Vitamin A supports good vision, growth & immunity
Vitamin A helps to see better at night more vivid colors during the day
How far can you read down this eye chart?
Vitamin A has antioxidant properties.
Vitamin A can help speed up the healing process of cuts & scrapes.
Vitamin A supports the immune system to fight off infections.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin – which means it absorbs better into the body when eaten with foods with some fat like avocados!
Sweet potatoes are a type of starchy root vegetable. There are 400+ different varieties of sweet potatoes.
Root vegetables are grown underground!
Sweet potato roots are harvested 90120 days after planting.
Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamins and minerals!
Sweet potatoes are a very popular Thanksgiving side dish.
Jewel most popular variety of sweet potato.
Sweet potatoes and yams are NOT the same thing!
Sweet potatoes can be orange, yellow, red, white or purple.
Orange sweet potatoes are the SWEETEST .
Potassium supports balancing fluid in the body & proper function of the muscles and
Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte
Electrolytes help amount of water in the body.
Helps to keep the body potassium is found in
The body is made helps promote
Potassium helps to regulate the
Potassium helps to regulate contractions.
Many runners eat foods high in potassium before a run to prevent muscle cramps.
Georgia produces around 227 of milk per year.
Nearly 98% of U.S. dairy farms are family owned & operated.
Georgia is home to 85,000 dairy cows & 73 dairy farms.
Georgia dairy farmers byproducts such as citrus pulp, brewers’ grain and whole cottonseed that are consumed by the cows instead of ending up in landfills.
1 Georgia dairy cow produces around gallons Milk is the source of ALL products!
Macon, Brooks & Sumter counties are Georgia’s leading dairy counties.
Milk contains 13 essential nutrients.
Protein builds, maintains and replaces the tissues in the body.
Protein helps to transport & store nutrients throughout the body.
18 - 20% of the body is protein.
EVERY cell in the human body contains protein.
The body cannot store protein long term… which is why protein needs to be consumed daily.
Protein is made
Protein plays a big role in building and repairing muscles.
Protein is a MACRONUTRIENT . A macronutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in LARGE
Protein helps maintain fluid balance throughout the body.
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Recipe Yields: 50 Servings – Serving: 10 oz. Smoothie
Credits as 1 M/MA & ½ Cup Pureed Fruit Juice
Pair with a single grain item (like to create a full reimbursable meal!
200 oz. Vanilla Yogurt
13 lbs. Frozen Strawberries (Whole)
8 Bananas
1 Gallon of Milk
200 oz. Vanilla Yogurt
7 lbs. Frozen Blueberries (Whole)
7 lbs. Frozen Strawberries (Whole)
1 Gallon of Milk
Contact Will McWhirter at The Dairy Alliance to learn more about Smoothies in Schools! wmcwhirter@thedairyalliance.com