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Education professionals play an important role in promoting healthy eating habits among children. For this reason, Danone Institutes, in collaboration with teachers, pediatricians, dieticians and psychologists, have developed several educational tools which can be used by teachers to help children learn about nutrition.
Please find below some examples of programs developed by Danone Institutes worldwide:
Dannon Institute UNITED STATES
Celebrate Healthy Eating / Guia Para Comer Saludable
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| 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 8543
 + 1 914 872 1565
100 Hillside Avenue
White Plains, NY
10603
UNITED STATES
For more information: www.dannon-institute.org
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Dannon Institute UNITED STATES
School Wellness Policy
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| Type of material: Other
Language(s): English
Diffusion (target, location...): n/a
Conditions of diffusion: --
Frequency of diffusion: --
Date: From 12/01/2009 to 27/01/2009
Description: Children spend a large percentage of their waking hours in school and are highly influenced by their school environment. In 2006, the federal government mandated the establishment of school wellness policies in response to the growing problem of overweight and obesity among U.S. children. School administrators across the country spearheaded the creation and adoption of wellness policies, with broad implications in the school, including the cafeteria, classroom and playground.
Committee responsible for the program: ACHTERBERG cheryl , CLARK jane, CULLEN karen weber, LYTLE leslie, WELK gregory j.
Organized by: Dannon Institute UNITED STATES
Contact information:
gayle BINNEY
dannon.institute@dannon.com
+ 1 914 872 8543
+ 1 914 872 1565
100 Hillside Avenue
White Plains, NY
10603
UNITED STATES
For more information: www.dannon-institute.org
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Danone Institute CZECH REPUBLIC
Nutrition by play - educational programme about nutrition
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| Type of material: Pedagogic Hit
Language(s): Czech
Diffusion (target, location...): --
Conditions of diffusion: for free
Frequency of diffusion: 1xyear
Date: 01/01/2000
Description: The Danone Institute in the Czech Republic has developed a nutrition-based computer game for children aged between 7 and 10. The goal of the project is to combat childhood obesity by encouraging children to adopt healthy eating habits. The game, which shows how the body works and illustrates the differences between healthy and unhealthy foods, was developed by a multi-disciplinary team which included a pediatrician, a psychologist, and a nutritionist. The game is distributed to the public through primary schools and relevant non-profit organizations.
Committee responsible for the program: BRÁZDOVÁ zuzana
Organized by: Danone Institute CZECH REPUBLIC
Contact information:
klara HALOVA
info@institut-danone.cz
+ 42 0 272 00 3202
+ 42 0 272 003 411
Danone a.s. Palac Flora Vinohradská 2828 151
PRAGUE , 130 11
CZECH REPUBLIC
For more information: www.institut-danone.cz
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The Matty Chiva Prize
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| Type of material: Other
Language(s): French
Diffusion (target, location...): General Public
Conditions of diffusion: --
Frequency of diffusion: Every two years
Date: From 01/10/2008 to 30/06/2009
Description: Launched in 2004 by Danone Institute France, the objective of the Matty Chiva Prize is to share and diffuse initiatives to awaken children's taste. Every two years, this prize rewards actions aimed to instil taste development in children.It is the occasion for Danone Institute of France to produce useful tools such as pedagogic kits and books for children.
Link: http://www.institutdanone.org/agir/prix_matty_chiva/2008/presentation.php
Committee responsible for the program: BOURHIS anne-sophie
Organized by: Danone Institute FRANCE
Contact information:
anne-sophie BOURHIS
institut@danone.com
+33 (0) 1 49 48 58 33
+33 (0) 1 49 48 50 41
150, Boulevard Victor Hugo
SAINT OUEN cedex, 93589
FRANCE
For more information: www.institutdanone.org
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Faut que ça bouge - Let's move!
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| Type of material: Pedagogic Hit
Language(s): French
Diffusion (target, location...): website for teachers
kit available upon request
Conditions of diffusion: website for teachers
kit available on request
Frequency of diffusion: once
Date: 01/01/2006
Description: Physical activity is necessary to build and maintain good health throughout a person's life. In order to educate children in elementary schools about benefits of physical activity, Danone Institute of France has developed a tool kit for teachers that includes ideas for classroom activities promoting a healthy and active lifestyle for pupils.
Committee responsible for the program: BOURHIS anne-sophie
Organized by: Danone Institute FRANCE
Contact information:
anne-sophie BOURHIS
institut@danone.com
+33 (0) 1 49 48 58 33
+33 (0) 1 49 48 50 41
150, Boulevard Victor Hugo
SAINT OUEN cedex, 93589
FRANCE
For more information: www.institutdanone.org
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Daniel's Nutrition Case
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| Type of material: Other
Language(s): German
Diffusion (target, location...): --
Date: 01/01/1997
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. Richard-Reitzner-Allee 1
Haar, 85540
GERMANY
For more information: www.institut-danone.de
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Children's Diet
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| Type of material: Leaflet
Language(s): German
Date: 01/01/2000
Description: As many of our eating habits are formed during our childhood and teenage years Danone Institute Germany has developed a "school-kit” of nutrition lessons for primary school teachers and pupils. The kit includes information sheets for teachers with detailed background information on food nutrients and food groups, workbooks and worksheets for pupils, and a poster which can be displayed in the classroom.
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. Richard-Reitzner-Allee 1
Haar, 85540
GERMANY
For more information: www.institut-danone.de
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Nutrition at children's age
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| Type of material: Pedagogic Hit
Language(s): German
Diffusion (target, location...): --
Conditions of diffusion: --
Frequency of diffusion: once
Date: 01/01/2006
Description: The Danone Institute of Germany offers materials for primary school lessons. The aim is to enable teachers to include nutritional topics in various subjects as aprt of school lessons. An educational CD-ROM intented for teachers, pupils and parents is also enclosed.
Committee responsible for the program: SCHNäBELE kerstin
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. Richard-Reitzner-Allee 1
Haar, 85540
GERMANY
For more information: www.institut-danone.de
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The Pleasure to Grow Active / Il piacere di crescere attivi
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| Type of material: Booklet
Language(s): Italian
Diffusion (target, location...): --
Conditions of diffusion: --
Frequency of diffusion: once
Date: 01/01/2006
Description: Developed by the danone Institute of Italy, this little handbook proposes games for children to promote physical activity. This material is intended for parents as well as education professionals. Two thousand copies have been distributed in th epaediatric departments of Milaneses Hospitals.
Committee responsible for the program: CERUTI simone
Organized by:
Contact information:
simone CERUTI
simone.ceruti@danone.com
+ 39 02 60 746 111
+ 39 02 694 908 939
Danone S.p.A. Via Alserio, 10
Milano , ITALY
20159
ITALY
For more information: www.istitutodanone.it
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Eating Guide for School-age Children
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| Type of material: Booklet
Language(s): Spanish
Date: 01/01/2000
Description: This folder, developed by Danone Institute Spain, provides practical nutritional advice as well as a large range of recipes for teachers and for cooks responsible for preparing meals in primary schools. 15,000 copies of this guide have been distributed free of charge with the co-operation of various Autonomous Communities and Town Halls. It is also distributed to Spanish pediatricians.
Organized by: Danone Institute SPAIN
Contact information:
jose antonio MATEOS
jose-antonio.mateos@danone.com
+ 34 9 3 291 2357
+ 34 9 3419 6592
Buenos Aires, 21
BARCELONA, 08 029
SPAIN
For more information: www.institutodanone.es
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