2008 Healthy Sprouts Awards
Supporting Awareness of Nutrition and Hunger
Statistics show that in many U.S. classrooms you’ll find children who are overweight sitting
next to others wondering where their next meal will come from; many are not getting the right
balance of nutrients in their diets or enough exercise. Research conducted at Texas A&M
University supports the connection between kids’ food gardens and improved nutrition. Could a
school garden be part of the solution to the diet- and exercise-related challenges children
face? Many forward-thinking educators and parents think so, and have worked to create youth
garden programs that focus on nutrition and hunger issues.
As a way to encourage the growth of health-focused youth gardens, NGA recognizes outstanding
programs via the Healthy Sprouts Awards, sponsored by Gardener’s Supply Company. These awards
support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in
the United States.
CCE educators here’s yet another reason to partner with your nutrition collegues
To be eligible for the 2008 Healthy Sprouts Awards, your school or organization must plan to garden in 2009 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated relationship between the garden program and nutrition and hunger issues in the United States.
This year NGA will present awards to 20 schools or organizations.
Applications must be postmarked no later than October 15, 2008. DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION
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