An @SDSUENS student, Kathleen Dillon, discussed how balance and obesity are interrelated and tested the balance of the fellows.

Dr. Mark Kern demonstrated how to use technology-assisted classroom activities, such as Wii sports, to encourage physical activities. @SDSUENS

USDA #Cochran Fellows from St. Lucia are training San Diego State University where they discuss including #fruit in school #nutrition programs & learn about varieties of 🇺🇸 fresh & dried fruits. Showcasing these fruits will help diversify & expand US ag #trade & promote healthy habits. #USDAtrade

Dr. Surabhi Bhutani discussed strategies to increase physical activity of children for both weight loss and cognitive development. @SDSUENS

Achieving a high peak bone mass throughout childhood and adolescence is critical for maintaining healthy bones in adulthood. Dr. Shirin Hooshmand introduced nutrients and strategies that could help school children achieve a high peak bone mass. @SDSUENS

Dr. Shirin Hooshmand scanning the bone mineral density of a fellow using a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scanner @SDSUENS.

The fellows visited the Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center and learned how they make children and families become healthier and more adventurous eaters. Thanks to Claire for the wonderful tour! Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center

Food Safety is critical for the health and well-being of children. Dr. Changqi Liu talked about potential risks of foodborne illness and the best practices to prevent it. @SDSUENS

Dr. Changqi Liu discussed the benefits of farm to school programs and strategies for successful implementation of such programs. @SDSUENS

The fellows visited the Challenger Middle School Challenger MS. Janelle and Tara talked about the success of the farm to school programs in the San Diego Unified School District. San Diego Unified SDUSD Farm to School

We are very impressed with the terrific works of the Eco Squad Garden Club at the Challenger Middle School Challenger MS. Thanks to Janelle, Tara, and the students and teachers for hosting us. SDUSD Farm to School San Diego Unified

Touring the garden, greenhouse, hydroponics, and aquaponics facilities at the Challenger Middle School. Challenger MS SDUSD Farm to School San Diego Unified

The fellows planting the first fruit tree at the Challenger Middle School with the students and teachers. Challenger MS San Diego Unified SDUSD Farm to School

SDSU Caribbean fellows from St. Lucia came out to Challenger Middle School yesterday to learn about our Farm to School programs! 😀🌏🌱

Dr. Amanda McClain discussed several prominent, evidence-based theories on diet behavior change in children. Amanda C. McClain 🥕🚴🏽‍♀️🍫☕️🥃

Dr. Changqi Liu talked about the growing global epidemic of food allergy.

The fellows visited the Food and Housing Division of the SanDiegoCounty Department of Environmental Health and learned how they protect the public from foodborne diseases. Thanks to Joel for the tour and the informative presentation. sdcdehq

Dr. Amanda McClain discussed strategies to bring together community partners for implementation of school-based nutrition programming and provided real-world examples. Amanda C. McClain 🥕🚴🏽‍♀️🍫☕️🥃

Discussion and action plan development. @SDSUENS

Concluding of the SNACK workshop on April 5, 2019. We wish the fellows best of luck on their future endeavors and look forward to establish a long-term relationship to help promote child nutrition in St. Lucia. San Diego State University Foreign Ag Service