Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools | Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools is a comprehensive nutrition program based on the socio-ecological model incorporating nutrition education, promotion and policy, systems and environmental changes that support the implementation of school wellness policy.

Direct education

Produce Pick of the Month
Kids Cook
Teacher/Parent Trainings

Indirect education/nutrition promotion

Chef demonstrations
Fresh food markets
Chef for Kids partnership
Special events & outreach

Policy, systems & environmental changes

Based on School Physical Activity and Nutrition - Environment Tool baseline assessments, changes may be made to enhance the school wellness environment.

List of examples and success stories - coming soon!
Agency member of the Partners for a Healthy Nevada School Wellness Taskforce

News Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...
Produce Pick of the Month: Cantaloupe Recipe Chef Suzy partners with Produce Pick of the Month to bring you this yummy cantaloupe smoothie recipe that you can try at home. McClain, S. 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Produce Pick of the Month: Garbanzo Bean Recipe Chef Suzy partners with Produce Pick of the Month to share with you this delicious and fast garbanzo recipe. Follow along to learn how to make something new and to know interesting facts about garbanzo beans. McClain, S. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Recipes
Produce Pick of the Month: Jicama Recipe Chef Suzy partners with Produce Pick of the Month to bring you this jicama recipe that you can try at home. McClain, S. 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno