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Maine Oral Health Program
Sugar Out Day - Friday, February 1, 2013
- Create an awareness of the role sugar plays in dental decay and overall health.
- Encourage students and staff to refrain from eating foods with added sugar.
- Assist Students in choosing snacks low in sugar and high in nutrition.
Co-Sponsored by
Oral Health Program
Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Department of Health & Human Services
| People | Goals |
|---|---|
| School Oral Health Program Directors | promote, coordinate activities |
| School Nurses | promote, coordinate activities |
| Teachers | participate |
| Superintendents and Principals | support |
| School food service personnel | participate |
| Students | participate |
| Parents | participate |
| Dental professionals | promote |
| Physicians and other health professionals | promote |
| Day care providers | participate |
| Radio and TV PSA's, Newspapers | inform public, promote event |
| Political representatives (local and state) | support |
| School web-site | support |
Enclosures:
- Sugar-Out Day Flyer (Word*)
- Model Letter to Parents (Word*)
- Classroom Activity Suggestions (Word*)
- National Children's Dental Health Month and Sugar Out Day (Word*)
- Snack Smart for Healthy Teeth! (PDF*)
- Get a Gold Medal Smile (PDF*)
- Brush Up on Healthy Teeth (PDF*)
- Tasty Treats for Kids - "Tooth-Friendly" Snacks for Children (PDF)
- Crafty Recipes for Kids (Word*)
- Tasty Snacks for Healthy Kids (PDF*)
- How Much Sugar Do You Drink? (PDF*)
- Food for Thought - Eating well on a budget recipes (PDF*)
- Congratulations Certificate - You Have Been Caught Being Healthy! (PDF*)
- Congratulations Certificate -You Have Been Caught Eating A Healthy Snack! (PDF*)
- Coloring Sheet - Fruits and Veggies they're everywhere! (PDF*)
- Find the Sugar Word Find (PDF*)
- Get Down Crossword Puzzle (PDF*)
- Food Progress Chart - I Didn't Drink Soda today! (PDF*)
- Food Progress Chart - I Didn't Eat Junk Food Today! (PDF*)
