"In light of the obesity and diabetes epidemics, efforts to promote healthy lifestyles are critically needed. Building a strong future starts today."
– Cindy Wolff, CNAP Director

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Internship Option 2

School/Community Based Nutrition Education & Physical Activity Promotion

In the School/Community Based Nutrition Education & Physical Activity Promotion internship, students have the opportunity to assist in planning and implementation of various nutrition and physical activity (PA) program activities (see list of programs here). This includes SCNAC activities and/or OPT for Fit Kids activities. The intern is responsible for a wide variety of duties which can include the following:

  • Assist in assessing community needs for nutrition/ PA education
  • Assist in planning nutrition/ PA education strategies, interventions and programs
    • Research appropriate nutrition/ PA education materials
    • Collate nutrition/ PA educational flyers and materials
  • Assist in implementing nutrition/ PA education strategies, interventions and programs
    • Deliver nutrition/ PA education lessons and presentations to classrooms or other community groups
      • Such as Parts of the Plant, Sugar Board, CATCH activities, ect
    • Deliver nutrition/ PA educational flyers and materials
    • Engage children of all ages and adults in nutrition/ PA outreach events and promotions
  • Assist in nutrition/ PA education program research and evaluations
  • Assist in mass food production for Harvest of the Month

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click here.