Nutrition Advocate Club

For information on obesity prevention or food stamps, call 1-888-328-3483. Funded by the USDA’s Food Stamp Program, an equal opportunity

provider and employer.

2009-2010

Club Vision

The Nutrition Advocate Club’s (NAC) vision is to develop creative ways to promote a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and physical activity.

Mission Statement

To promote good nutrition and physical activity on campus and in the community through educational and recreational events.

Club Officers

President: Kennedy Le

Vice-President: Nathalie Nguyen

Secretary: Kimberly Barba

Treasurer: Peter Tran

Promotion Coordinator: Tracy Phan

Communications Officer: Binh Phan

See NAC Club manual for position description

NAC DutiesMember duties are to:

– Attend meetings regularly– Be respectful during meetings– Develop creative ways to promote a

healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and physical activity

– Participate in club committees to assist in coordinating events and presentations

– Serve as a link between students and food service

Promote Health

Promote nutrition and physical activity information by:– Flyers– Website– Conversation with other students– Coordinating promotional events– Public Announcements (PA)– Newsletters or bulletins

Why Nutrition?Knowledge in nutrition will help you understand how:

• To make better food choices

• It effects your health

• It is linked to reducing the risk of chronic disease

Mind and Body

Studies show that healthy eating and daily physical activity have a profound impact on the body and mind by:

– Increasing ability to learn and comprehend

– Boosting energy– Improving school attendance– Increasing self-confidence– Changing attitudes, behavior and more

Let’s Make An Impact

As a NAC member, you can encourage others to:

– Have good eating habits– Explore the world of nutrition– Be physically active every day

"To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is

an art."- La Rochefoucauld

This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health, Network for a Healthy California, with funding from the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the Food Stamp Program). These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. In California, food stamps provide assistance to low-income households, and can help buy nutritious foods for better health. For food stamp information, call 877-847-3663. For important nutrition information visit www.cachampionsforchange.net.