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 | Title: | The Garden Grocery: Food Safety & Selection at the Farmers' Market | | Pub. date: | 5/2007, updated 5/2008 | | Includes: | PowerPoint, related handout and online slideshow | | Audience: | Multiple Audiences, Adults, Older teenagers, Parents, Caregivers | | Language: | English | | Description: | “The Garden Grocery” is a presentation that teaches students what to expect and what to look for at the farmers’ market. Various topics are covered including nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, storage tips, and ways to get more fruits and vegetables in meals and snacks. The presentation is available as an online slideshow or a downloadable PDF file. An accompanying two page handout includes the same facts from the slideshow in a concise, portable format. | | Funding Source: | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension |
| Developer: | Amy Peterson, MS, RD, Alice Henneman, MS, RD | | Organization: | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension | | Phone: | 402-441-7180 | | Mail: | ahenneman1@unl.edu | | Length: | 86 total slides, 2-page handout | | Pilot Testing: | Reviewed by several potential end-users and tested with target audiences before it was made available to the public. | | Assessment instrument Used? | no | | Use Restrictions: | May copy for educational purposes. | | Reviewers Comments: | This colorful slideshow is well organized and follows a consistent format. The content outline is presented at the beginning and themes flow nicely throughout. The information is research-based, accurate, current, and attributed to sources, including MyPyramid and Fruits & Veggies--More Matters™. Vitamin and mineral benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption are listed. Eating a variety of different colors of fruits and vegetables is encouraged, and benefits of each color are also included. Food safety and selection information is a large part of the presentation as well, including ripening, storage, and hand washing. At the end of the slideshow, there are many links to resources and additional information on the topics presented.
This resource is appropriate for older teenagers, adults, parents and caregivers. The information presented on the slides and in the handout is appropriate for low literacy levels. The slides include some animation and no sound, so speakers are not necessary. The slideshow has clear navigation. A previous background with nutrition education and experience with the topics presented is recommended when using the slides in a lecture setting. |
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