A Comprehensive Health & Nutrition
Program for Grades K–5 & Families
FOODPLAY's Fresh Adventure! is a new show with an urban flair that dishes up nutrition and active lifestyles with theater, music, dance, juggling, rap, audience participation, and FUN!
"An exceptional program! Children really relate to
the characters, music, performance, and messages. Teachers and students are inspired to make real lifestyle changes regarding nutrition and physical activity. A great addition to our efforts in creating healthy schools."
—EAT.RIGHT.NOW Nutrition Education Program, School District of Philadelphia
FOODPLAY's Fresh Adventure! teaches kids how to:
- Choose healthy meals and snacks at home, school, and on the run.
- Get the most nutritional value for their money.
- Fuel up with breakfast and participate in school breakfast programs.
- Create a balanced diet using MyPyramid.
- Increase their intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and calcium-rich foods.
- Cut down on sweets, sugary drinks, and unhealthy fats.
- Read food labels, see through media messages, and critically analyze advertisements.
- Have fun being active every day.
- Treat their bodies right--whatever size and shape--and discover that every body is different, and different is a great thing!
"We LOVE bringing FOODPLAY's Fresh Adventure! to all our schools! The program presents sound nutrition messages in a thoroughly entertaining way, captivating children's attention and triggering school-wide excitement to create healthier school environments."
—Joan Nachmani, MS, CNS, SFNS, Director of Nutrition Education, School District of Philadelphia
Regional Customization
For larger tours, to more specifically meet the needs of different demographics, we are able to customize the show and sometimes create local troupes based in your region.
For example, we collaborated with Bruce Robinson (of Philadelphia's FreshVisions Youth Theatre Company) to create a reinterpretation of FOODPLAY for the 2009 tour of The School District of Philadephia. Under Bruce's direction, the show features original rap music, hip-hop dancing, and local references to address Philadelphia's school population.
Contact us for pricing and scheduling:
1-800-FOODPLAY (1-800-366-3752)
Email to Request Pricing and Info
FOODPLAY was created by nutritionist, Barbara Storper, MS, RD, under original sponsorship by the New York City Board of Education and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Since 1982, the program has been presented to more than three million school children nationwide.
FOODPLAY is an evidence-based program with proven results in dramatically improving the nutrition and health knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of elementary school children. The program has been independently evaluated by the Massachusetts and Rhode Island Departments of Education under USDA sponsorship. It continues to receive rave reviews and a host of awards for its success in motivating children toward healthy habits.
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