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Item Fewer than 1 in 5 Americans eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables(2007-09-21) Finnegan, John; Jamie StangWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Fewer than 1 in 5 Americans eat the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables, says Jamie Stang, a professor and nutrition expert at the University of Minnesota. She says a balanced diet that includes five to 12 servings of fruits and vegetables provides many health benefits. Stang says that Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables in part because availability is limited in some areas and because quality produce is often hard to find—especially in winter months. As parents, how can we convince our children to eat more fruits and vegetables? Stang has some advice. For more information about nutritional guidelines, visit WWW . My Pyramid . Gov With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item Minnesota has lowest childhood obesity rate in U.S.(2009-07-23) Finnegan, John; Jamie StangWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. A new report from the Trust for America's Health finds that Minnesota kids have the lowest rate of obesity in the nation – tying with Utah at just over 23 percent. Jamie Stang, a nutrition expert at the University of Minnesota, says that obesity rates vary dramatically by region of the country. Stang says that Minnesota’s relatively low rate of childhood obesity is due in large part because our children are more active than those in many other parts of the country. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item National School Breakfast Week: Studies have shown that children who regularly eat a healthy breakfast are less likely to become overweight or obese.(2008-03-03) Finnegan, John; Jamie StangWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. This is National School Breakfast Week, a campaign to educate students and families about the importance of breakfast and the benefits of the National School Breakfast Program. The federal program began in 1960s as a pilot project to provide free breakfast to children from low-income families. It became permanent in 1975. University of Minnesota nutritionist Jamie Stang tells us more. Stang says that studies have shown that children who regularly eat a healthy breakfast are less likely to become overweight or obese. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item National School Lunch Week(2009-10-08) Engebretson, Mark; Jamie StangWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. Oct. 8 through 12 is National School Lunch Week, a time to recognize this program that serves 31 million U.S. students each day. Jamie Stang, a University of Minnesota assistant professor and nutrition expert, has more. Nationally, more schools are starting to buy foods locally under so-called Farm-to-School programs. Stang says that Minnesota is a leader in this area. With another Public Health Moment, I’m John Finnegan.Item National School Lunch Week(2010-10-18) Engebretson, Mark; Jamie StangItem The new dietary food plate is a good model to use when packing a lunch for your children.(2011-08-12) Engebretson, Mark; Jamie StangWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. The new dietary food plate is a good model to use when packing a lunch for your children. As we enter the “back to school” season, University of Minnesota nutrition expert Jamie Stang offers advice to parents on what to include in the lunch box. Stang adds that despite popular belief, school lunches are actually a well-rounded, nutritious option. For Public Health Moment, I’m Mark Engebretson.Item Winter weight gain(2009-02-18) Finnegan, John; Jamie StangWelcome to Public Health Moment from the University of Minnesota. It’s been a long winter and if you’re like the average person, you’ve likely noticed that your clothes are fitting a bit tighter. Why is it that we seem to gain weight in colder months? We asked Jamie Stang, a nutrition expert at the University of Minnesota. Stang provides advice on what we can do to keep the pounds off. With another public health moment, I’m John Finnegan.