Former teacher, Program Developer for @NJKidsHealth, @RUDouglass PT Lecturer, CF-L2. #food #fitness #health #equity #globalcitizenship
New Jersey, USA
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TODAY IS RUTGERS GIVING DAY! Please donate to @NJKidsHealth to provide FREE culinary nutrition & fitness training, education, and resources to low-income schools in NJ. Donations matched by @RWJF!
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#RUGivingDay #RutgersSEBS @RU_Foundation @RutgersSEBS
A day late, but so much appreciation for the amazing educators who have chosen to care for and educate other people's children. Thank you for the love, patience, empowerment, and care you bestow to your students, especially during these especially challenging times.
The New Jersey Department of Education celebrates all the magnificent educators on this #WorldTeachersDay 🌎 Thank you for guiding and growing the minds of tomorrow. We value and respect all that you do for our students to reach their highest potential ❤️📚⭐️
ALT “A good teacher is like a candle, it lends itself to light the way for others” Happy World Teachers Day
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Today kicks of WALKtober! Share a photo or video of how your family plans to get walking and stay active throughout October using the hashtag #WALKtober and tag @NJKidsHealth. 1/3
Still a few spots remaining for our FREE Summer Food Literacy Program for 3rd-5th graders! Starts Monday, July 6th. More information and registration here: njhki.rutgers.edu/virtual-fo…
COVID-19 & systemic racism have exposed the deep and concerning disparities in #publichealth. All children deserve equitable access to #healthyeating, #education, and #physical activity. Please consider donating to @NJKidsHealth for #RutgersGivingDay!
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Interesting #NYT opinion piece on #schoolunch: “As an individual family decision, packing lunches might seem like the best option, esp for children w/special dietary needs...” 1/2 nytimes.com/2020/02/10/opini…
...But when millions of families do so, their actions reduce the political will & financial resources necessary to make public school lunches better for everyone.” 2/2 nytimes.com/2020/02/10/opini…
"...by 2030, nearly one in two adults will be obese, and nearly one in four will be severely obese... Changes in the food environment are needed at every level — local, state and federal. It’s hard for individuals to voluntarily change their behavior.” nytimes.com/2020/02/10/well/…
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Check out @NJKidsHealth Director of Culinary Literacy & Nutrition, Dr. Peggy Policastro, interviewed by @LetGrowOrg on supporting children with special health care needs in the kitchen to help them become more independent. bit.ly/30Xfaeo #childhealth #nutrition
“There are no healthy choices in an unhealthy food system.” 1. Source food grown regeneratively & where appropriate, locally 2. Make the most of food 3. Design & market healthier food products
Fix our #foodsystems! weforum.org/agenda/2019/01/h…
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Want to cook more #sustainably? Reduce #foodwaste & eat a diet higher in plants, lower in animal proteins, says @waiterich @WorldResources @WRIFood epicurious.com/expert-advice… via @epicurious
So excited to be on this amazing line-up of presenters. Join us for an inspirational day of learning & discussion! @EcoSpacesEd @NJKidsHealth #foodliteracy #foodsystems #sustainability #schoollunch #nutritioneducation #foodeducation #healthykids
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"If done well, Nestle said, teaching cafeteria staff to cook not only improves food quality but also gives employees more authority in the workplace, boosting morale." #schoollunch #kidfood #nutrition washingtonpost.com/local/edu…
“When they are making connections w/plants, w/food & w/nature, it builds relationships, relationships between them & what they are eating...When you have a relationship w/your food, you just naturally want to put things that are healthier inside yourself.” nytimes.com/2019/12/17/well/…
With so many social cooking/eating events during holidays, reduce your food waste with these 5 steps:
1) plan
2) repurpose
3) freeze
4) be flexible with "sell by" dates
5) compost!
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YES! “It’s a way to teach kids vital 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, creativity and collaboration.” #culinaryliteracy #education #goodforyourbodyandplanet time.com/5744409/teach-kids-…
“I encourage superintendents to really look at school food as an opportunity to enhance your school culture, enhance the health & wellness of students, & ensure that students feel included.” schoolleadersnow.weareteache…
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Many NJ families depend on #SNAP for food security but the federal government is working to cut eligibility. DCF Commissioner Beyer says "It is anticipated that approx 29,000 children will lose coverage. That's completely unacceptable." For more coverage: buff.ly/2ZcKibD
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Congratulations to @NJKidsHealth Director of Culinary Literacy & Nutrition, Dr. Peggy Policastro, on being listed as one of the 2020 Top Women in Metro New York Foodservice & Hospitality, Education category. bit.ly/2sJf117 @RutgersIFNH
