ASPHN’s National Fruit & Vegetable (F&V) Nutrition Council provides an organized voice of public health nutrition leaders who are passionate about improving fruit and vegetable consumption. We work collaboratively to improve policies, programs, systems, and environments that increase access to and support the consumption of fruits and vegetables. All ASPHN members are welcome to join the Council! Please scroll down to learn more.
COUNCIL MEMBER ACTIVITIES AND BENEFITS
- NETWORKING with other public health professionals across the nation
- RESOURCES & SUPPORT for your public health nutrition projects and activities
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT opportunities for continuing education
- POLICY & ADVOCACY SKILLS for application to your work
- LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT opportunities abound!
- STUDENT ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES are available within our welcoming group. Check out this flyer to learn more and lend your voice to our efforts.
Learn more by reviewing the Council Workplan. To share information about the Council, download the Council Fact Sheet.
OUR COUNCIL LEADERSHIP
CHAIR-ELECT
Gbadebo Odularu, School of Community and Environmental Health, College of Health Science, Old Dominion University, ASPHN Associate Member, Virginia
CHAIR
Jami Rokala, MS, RDN, CCNP, CFPM, CLC, CACFP Head Start Consultant, Headwaters Nutrition Counseling LLC, ASPHN Associate Member, Minnesota
PAST CHAIR
Tanya O’Connor, MS, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, CACFP Nutrition and Compliance Manager, ASPHN General Member, Colorado
“The National Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council has given me the opportunity to network with and partner with other professionals who are passionate about improving fruit and vegetable promotion and consumption. This has helped me in my role of promoting fruits and vegetables for WIC participants.”
– FORMER FRUIT & VEGETABLE COUNCIL CHAIR
“The National Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Council has given me the opportunity to network with and partner with other professionals who are passionate about improving fruit and vegetable promotion and consumption. This has helped me in my role of promoting fruits and vegetables for WIC participants.”
– FORMER FRUIT & VEGETABLE COUNCIL CHAIR
Join the Fruit & Vegetable Council!
We welcome you to join the Council and enjoy the many benefits of regularly convening with colleagues from across the country! Members are encouraged to be involved in Council activities and may vote in Council elections. There is no additional cost to join the Fruit & Vegetable Council.
Click the Join the Fruit & Vegetable Council button to send us your Council membership request. We look forward to hearing from you!
Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition-Related Resources
- The CDC Guide to Strategies to Increase the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
CDChealthy eating - Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Vegetable & Fruit Snack Menu
ASPHNhealthy eating - Customizing the Dietary Guidelines Framework
Dietary Guidelines for Americanshealthy eating - Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 Infographics
Dietary Guidelines for Americanshealthy eating - Fact Sheet: FNS Advances Goals of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
USDA Food and Nutrition Servicehealthy eating - The National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
The White Housestrategy - The Plant-Forward Eating Guide
Produce for Better Health: Have a Planthealthy eating - Top 10 Things You Need to Know About the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
Dietary Guidelines for Americanshealthy eating - Resources for Promoting Fruits & Vegetables
ASPHNhealthy eating - Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Canned Vegetables
Produce for Better Health: Have a Planthealthy eating - Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Frozen Fruit
Produce for Better Health: Have a Planthealthy eating - Updated CVB Messaging Toolkit for WIC Community and Partners
National WIC Associationhealthy eating - Veggies Early and Often Initiative
Partnership for a Healthier Americahealthy eating - What Fruits & Vegetables are In Season During Winter?
Produce for Better Health: Have a Planthealthy eating - White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health – A Fruit and Vegetable Moonshot: Recommendations from the IFPA
International Fresh Produce Associationhealthy eating
UPCOMING MEETINGS
THE F & V COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TEAM meets to plan and support Council activities. Click a date to learn more about month’s meeting.
- On odd months on the 2nd Thursday at 1PM ET
UPCOMING WEBINARS
THE FRUIT & VEGETABLE COUNCIL HOLDS 3 WEBINARS per year. Click a date to learn more about that webinar.
NETWORKING CALLS
THE F & V COUNCIL provides 3 informal networking opportunities per year, open to all members. Click a date to learn more about that month’s meeting.