Team Nutrition Programs
Missouri Team Nutrition implements programs that assist Missouri pre-school and school-age children in making healthy, nutritious choices that result in improved health status.
The goals of Team Nutrition programs in Missouri are:
- Goal 1: Promote healthy nutrition and physical activity among Missouri children through opportunities for training and technical assistance.
- Goal 2: Equip Missouri children with the knowledge and skills to make healthy eating and activity choices through nutrition education that reinforces Team Nutrition (TN) messages.
- Goal 3: Enable schools and child care facilities to implement policies that promote healthy eating and increased physical activity.
To find out if your school is enrolled as a Team Nutrition school, check the USDA schools database.
The USDA Team Nutrition website provides more information on Team Nutrition, including Team Nutrition resources for foodservice professionals, educators, parents, childcare providers and Spanish resources.
Borrow Stencils from the DHSS Playground Stencils Library
Playground stencils can be used to paint shapes and designs on playgrounds at child care centers, schools and parks. Painted playgrounds have been shown to increase physical activity in young children. Stencil designs are inviting, fun and are great for sites with limited space or playground equipment.
A variety of stencil designs are available to borrow from the DHSS Playground Stencils Library. A stencil request form must be completed by each facility that wants to borrow stencils. The stencils are available on a first come, first serve basis, and not all the stencils will be available at the same time. The organization requesting the stencils is responsible for picking up and delivering them back to Department of Health and Senior Services in Jefferson City.
- To request to borrow the stencils, fill out the Stencil Request Form. E-mail completed form to MoveSmart@health.mo.gov.
- View the List of Stencils Available. This is a complete list of the stencils owned by DHSS. Not all stencil designs will be available at all times.
- Share this Promotional Flyer. You can print it or send it to child care facilities, schools or parks in your local community.
Contact Information
SPAN ECE Strategy Lead
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Phone: 573-522-2820
Email: MoveSmart@health.mo.gov