In the News

Nutrition and Physical Activity in the News - Links to the latest  news stories from local, regional, and national sources.

Media Communications

Throughout the year as they become available, the Central Valley Nutrition Network will  provide information on media activities and opportunities within the Central Valley Region, as well as statewide.  Below, please find a list of News Realeases, Public Service Announcements (PSAs), and media coverage of Central Valley Nutrition Network and 5 a Day activities.  For media information related to the Central Valley Health & Nutrition Collaborative, please visit the Collaborative web site. 

2006 News Releases, Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and Media Advisories

2006 Media Communications

• 10th Anniversary Celebration
• Eat, Energize, Excel Action Team Community Observation
• Fruits and Vegetables- the Real Thing Matters!
• Garden of the Sun Student and Teacher Day
• Latino Health Awareness Month Celebration
• Lunchbox Makeover Tips
• Mariposa Walk to School Day
• Spring Food Demos Teach Healthy Eating with Great Taste

Central Valley Nutrition Network Expert Reference Sheet

This Expert Reference Sheet contains all the contact information of the Central Valley Nutrition Network's in-house nutrition experts.  The Expert Reference Sheet is designed to be a media resource for sources, story ideas, quotes or fact-checkers.  In addition to general nutrition and physical activity information, several of the experts specialize in resources for Latino and African-American communities. For a copy of the Expert Reference Sheet contact Communications Coordinator Jamie Gard at (559) 456-7134 or via email at jkgard@ucdavis.edu. 

Central Valley Nutrition Network Media Coverage

• The Central Valley 5 a Day - Power Play! Campaign has been featured on Valley television stations

  KFSN Channel 30 and KMPH Channel 26! 

• Power Play! Food Demonstrations and the Student and Teacher Day at Garden of the Sun were featured on KMPH Ten O'clock News (Fresno Fox affiliate, Channel 40).
• Fresno NBC affiliate KSEE 24, featured the 5 a Day - Power Play! Campaign food demonstrations on their morning program.  Staff presented two food demos on LIVE television!

National, State, and Local Health Observances

•  Media and Events Calendar including national, regional, and local health observances .

Health News Review

A new web site, www.healthnewsreview.org, is now available.  The free resource allows consumers and practitioners to get information and evaluate evidence as reported by major news outlets.  The site is funded by the Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making.

Please direct media inquiries to:

Jamie Gard
Communications Coordinator
UC Cooperative Extension, Fresno
1720 South Maple Ave., Fresno, CA 93614
jkgard@ucdavis.edu

(559) 456-7134 Phone
(559) 456-7575 Fax