Ensuring Kids Thrive: Produce from Pregnancy to Preteen
The Foundation for Fresh Produce envisions a world where lifelong fruit and vegetable consumption leads to longer, healthier lives—beginning before birth and continuing into old age. Early nutrition, especially from prenatal stages through childhood, lays the groundwork, yet many families face barriers such as limited access, uncertainty around early exposure, and food allergy concerns.
This webinar brings together experts to share evidence-based strategies, highlight emerging research, and showcase scalable programs that address these challenges. We’ll examine how health professionals can help close the produce consumption gap through improved access, education, and appeal—advancing equity and public health outcomes.
Attendees will also learn about the Foundation’s new Theory of Change, its Produce in the Public Interest framework, and the launch of the Child Nutrition Education Network—an initiative to mobilize a national movement ensuring every child thrives through the power of produce.
Watch the recording of the webinar below.
Webinar Materials
Additional Resources
WIC Resources
- Resources to Use with WIC Participants
- MyPlate: Healthy Eating on a Budget
- About WIC: USDA’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children | Food and Nutrition Service
Avocado Nutrition Center Resources
- Avocado How-to: Become an Avocado Expert
- Avocado Nutrition Resource Hub
- Consumer Handout: MyPlate Planning for Healthy Eating and Savings – Fruits & Veggies Edition
- Consumer Handout: Encouraging Excellent Eating Early
Food Allergy Resources from FARE
The Foundation for Fresh Produce Resources