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Spot The Block Campaign for Grassroots Community Outreach
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Spot the Block outreach events will be happening soon in communities across the country. These background materials will prepare you to teach your local tweens and families about the Spot the Block campaign as well as the Nutrition Facts Label on food packages.
Background Materials:
 Spot the Block Community Outreach Manual | Ready to spread the word about Spot the Block in your community? This hands-on, how-to manual gives you the background information you need and guides you through a two-part parent presentation. It also includes 3 engaging Family Take-home Activities and a mini-poster!  (download PDF, 4.4MB)  (download PDF, 2.8MB)Parent Activities Only (download PDF, 3.89MB)(download PDF, 3.9MB) |
 Spot the Block PowerPoint® Presentation | The presentation is designed to work in conjunction with the Community Outreach Manual. You can project it on a screen or print it out onto transparencies. Check back soon to download the Presentation.(download PPT, 5.604MB) |
 Talking Points: About Spot the Block | This at-a-glance fact sheet gives a brief history of the Spot the Block campaign, highlighting its key messages and providing helpful insights about the tween and parent audiences. Check back soon to download the Talking Points.(download PDF, 286KB) (download PDF, 521KB) |
Handout Materials:
 Spot the Block Parent Tips | Parents can help their children learn about nutrition and establish healthful dietary habits in everyday situations. Distribute these family tips for talking about using the Nutrition Facts Label on food packages at home, at the supermarket, in the cafeteria, and at fast food restaurants. |
 Spot the Block Tween Tips | Tweens can use these easy ways to Spot the Block at home, in the cafeteria, at the supermarket, and in fast food restaurants.
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 Spot the Difference Activity Sheet | This engaging activity serves up some of tweens’ favorite snacks…and challenges them to Spot the Block for specific nutrient information. (download PDF, 286KB) (download PDF, 521KB) |
 Dishin’ the Nutrition Fact Sheet and Song | Kids will love this easy-to-learn nutrition song. Plus, it’s an ideal vehicle for kicking off local events and spreading the word about Spot the Block! Read the lyrics (PDF, 32KB)
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 A Key to Choosing Healthful Foods | This printable fact sheet offers information to help parents make quick, informed food choices that contribute to healthy life-long eating habits for the entire family.
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 Eating Healthier and Feeling Better | The label makes it easy to determine the amounts of nutrients in a food, and to compare one product to another. This booklet contains information about using the label while planning meals, shopping, and cooking. |
