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Nutrition during pregnancy and childhood is increasingly seen as a major determinant of growth, development and future health. Extensive research carried out in pregnant women, in breastfeeding women and in infants strongly suggests that nutrition in early life has major effects on long-term health and well-being. Health problems such as hypertension, tendency to diabetes, obesity, blood lipids, vascular disease, bone health, behaviour and learning and longevity may be ‘imprinted’ during early life. This process is defined as ‘programming’ whereby a nutritional stimulus operating at a critical, sensitive period of pre and postnatal life imprints permanent effects on the structure, physiology and metabolism. Encouraging good nutrition in pregnancy and childhood is therefore key to improving public health

In light of this knowledge, the Danone Institutes have developed and number of informational supports for parents. They have also developed  pedagogic tools which parents can use to help their children learn about good nutrition and healthy eating habits.

Please find below some examples of programs developed by Danone Institutes worldwide:


 

Dannon Institute UNITED STATES

Celebrate Healthy Eating / Guia Para Comer Saludable
 
Type of material: Other

Language(s): English, Spanish
Conditions of diffusion: Originally published in pamphlet form, the program has been converted into a website to broaden its availability. This website has been translated into Spanish. Both sites have downloadable materials for use by educators and parents.
Frequency of diffusion: Available online
Date: 01/01/2000

Description: This nutritional education program from the Dannon Institute USA has been specifically designed for preschool children. The curriculum was distributed nationally to early childhood educators.
Teachers can find educational information, lesson plans, and activities on different food groups. Dedicated websites, in both English and Spanish, with downloadable information and activities were created from the materials: www.celebratehealthyeating.org
www.guiaparacomersaludable.org


Link: http://www.dannon-institute.org/

Committee responsible for the program: SCHNEEMAN barbara
Organized by: Dannon Institute UNITED STATES
Contact information:
gayle BINNEY
dannon.institute@dannon.com
+ 1 914 872 8578
+ 1 914 872 1565
100 Hillside Avenue, 3rd Floor
White Plains, New York
UNITED STATES
For more information: www.dannon-institute.org


Danone Institute CHINA

Eating Healthy, Grow Well - TV Program
 
Type of material: Tv Program

Language(s): Chinese
Date: 01/01/2000

Description: Danone Institute China developed a TV series entitled Eating Healthy, Grow Well to educate parents about child nutrition. The program used local personalities to present nutritional advice in a fun and educational format. Fifty-two episodes of the program were broadcast in over fifty Chinese cities.


Link: http://www.danone-institute.org.cn/

Organized by: Danone Institute CHINA
Contact information:
guoxiong ZHANG
danone.institute@danone-institute.org.cn
+ 86 10 83132921
+86 10 83132921
29, Nan Wei Road, Xuanwu District
Beijing CHINA
For more information: www.danone-institute.org.cn


Danone Institute CHINA

Chinese Food Pagoda
 
Type of material: Booklet

Language(s): Chinese
Date: 01/01/2000

Description: The Danone Institute of China has largely supported the Chinese Food pagoda’s dissemination within the Chinese population. This pagoda, classifying food into five groups, has been promoted through booklets, magnets, and leaflets intended for parents as well as children.


Organized by: Danone Institute CHINA
Contact information:
guoxiong ZHANG
danone.institute@danone-institute.org.cn
+ 86 10 83132921
+86 10 83132921
29, Nan Wei Road, Xuanwu District
Beijing CHINA
For more information: www.danone-institute.org.cn


Danone Institute FRANCE

Together We Will Monitor Our Weight - Body Mass Index Program
 
Type of material: Other

Date: 01/01/2000

Description: This program, launched in 2004 by Danone Institute France, was designed in line with
objectives developed by the French Ministry of Health. One of the goals of the information campaign was to make parents aware of the importance of monitoring a child's body mass index curve (BMI). The leaflets also provided advice and information for parent's on childhood obesity.


Link: http://www.institutdanone.org/comprendre/programme_corpulence/index.php

Organized by: Danone Institute FRANCE
Contact information:
silvy AUBOIRON
institut@danone.com
+33 (0) 1 49 48 58 27
+33 (0) 1 49 48 50 41
152, Boulevard Victor Hugo
SAINT OUEN FRANCE
For more information: www.institutdanone.org


Danone Institute GERMANY

Daniel's Nutrition Case
 
Type of material: Other

Language(s): German
Date: 01/01/2000

Description: Developed by Danone Institute Germany, “Daniel’s Nutrition Case” is a suitcase full of ideas for games and puzzles, which help even the smallest children, learn about healthy nutrition in a playful and interactive way. The material can be used by individual children or in groups, and teachers and parents also receive helpful support material to help the children get the most out of this pedagogic kit.

Link: http://www.institut-danone.de/

Organized by: Danone Institute GERMANY
Contact information:
kerstin SCHNAEBELE
kontakt@institut-danone.de
+49 89 62 733 338
+49 89 62 733 659
Institut Danone für Ernährung e. V.Geschäftsstelle Richard- Reitzner- Allee 1
Haar GERMANY
For more information: www.institut-danone.de


Danone Institute JAPAN

Cheerful Girl's Festival
 
Type of material: Leaflet

Language(s): Japanese
Date: 01/01/2000

Description: Every year since 2000, Danone Institute Japan distributes these brightly illustrated leaflets to preschoolers and their mothers. Each illustrated leaflet is designed to outline the importance of well-balanced meals, and to encourage good eating habits.


Link: http://www.danone-institute.gr.jp/e/subtop3.html

Organized by: Danone Institute JAPAN
Contact information:
tsuneo HIRAHARA
dij@danone.com
+ 81 3 6361 6720
+ 81 3 3780 4916
Nakameguro GT Tower IGF 2-1-1 Kamimeguro, Meguro-Ku
Tokyo JAPAN
For more information: www.danone-institute.gr.jp


Danone Institute POLAND

What Every Future Mum Should Know...
 
Type of material: Booklet

Language(s): Polish
Date: 01/01/2000

Description: Edited by Danone Institute of Poland, this booklet provides practical nutritional advice to pregnant women and young mothers.


Organized by:
Contact information:
ewa ZACHAREWICZ
Ewa.Zacharewicz@DANONE.COM
+ 48 22 8608297
+ 48 22 8608452
ul. Redutowa 9
23
WARSZAWA POLAND
For more information: www.instytutdanone.com.pl


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