2016 MID-YEAR IMPACT REPORT
OUR VISION
OUTCOMES
CONNECTING KIDS WITH REAL FOOD
SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES
EAT
Students consume a
wider variety of foods,
including more fresh
fruits, vegetables and
whole grains and fewer
processed, high-sugar,
junk food items.
EDUCATE
Students learn how to
identify a nutritious
meal, why it’s good for
them and how it makes
them feel. They learn
where to get healthy
food, how to cook it
and why it’s important.
EMPOWER
Students display
openness to trying
new foods, have the
confidence to cook
more nutritious meals
at home and influence
their families to make
healthier choices.
LONG-TERM OUTCOMES
HEALTHIER
ADULTS
Healthy habits learned
early on will help
children avoid obesityrelated issues, such
as hypertension and
diabetes.
BREAKING THE
CYCLE
Children become
empowered adults
who can pass
nutritional eating
habits on to their
children.
REDUCED
HEALTHCARE
COSTS
Early intervention
will lead to reduced
healthcare expenses
and productivity
savings to society.
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