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National Council of Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Coordinators
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The National Council is comprised of each state's Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Coordinator. The Council is a part of the Association of State & Territorial Public Health Nutrition Directors (ASTPHND).
Our Vision
Passionate and successful Coordinators lead state and national efforts to promote optimal health through increased fruit and vegetable consumption.
Our Mission
To provide Coordinators with leadership opportunities and to serve as an organized voice in decisions that affect national fruit and vegetable public health planning.
Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Coordinators
• Coordinators manage a wide range of projects in their locales, from working on fruit and vegetable programs for low-income families to working on improving access to fruits and vegetables in their communities.
• The Council works to ensure that each state, territory, and the District of Columbia have one person designated as the Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Coordinator.
• Coordinators may be funded through a state agency such as a department of health or university as well as a variety of federal and state funding sources.
To learn more about the benefits and opportunities of being a member, click on Continue Story below to read our fact sheets.
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What's New in Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Consumption
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Cultivating Childhood Wellness through Gardening is an online video training developed by the Wisconsin Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Program and Community GroundWorks in partnership with UW-Extension, Life Lab, Wisconsin Obesity Prevention Network, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and UW-Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems.
USDA announced the release of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Evaluation Report! Key findings are below. You can also view the press release, report summary and full report. | | |
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Partnering with the National Council of Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Coordinators
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Here are ways that your organization or agency can partner with the Fruit & Vegetable Council:
• Collaborate with the Council to provide insight and guidance on decisions that affect national fruit and vegetable public health policies and planning.
• Work with the Council to connect relevant work with Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Coordinators from each state, territory and the District of Columbia.
• Coordinate with the Council to broaden the scope and reach of state and national strategies that improve fruit and vegetable consumption.
If you are interested in working with the Council, contact Joan Atkinson.
Click on Continue Story below to learn more about partnering with the Council. | | |
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National Fruit & Vegetable Alliance
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The National Council of Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Coordinators is a member of the National Fruit & Vegetable Alliance (NFVA). The Alliance brings together government agencies, noprofit organizations and industry to work for increased access nationwide and demand for fruits and vegetables to improve public health.
Additional members of the NFVA include:
American Cancer Society (ACS)
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI)
California Department of Health Services
Canned Food Alliance (CFA)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA)
Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH)
Produce Marketing Association (PMA)
United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
National Cancer Institute (NCI) | | |
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