Media Topics
Press Releases

CREATIVE FOOD AND NUTRITION RELATED MEDIA TOPICS FOR 2010

January

New Year’s Day
Good Newtrition for the New Year
Solutions for Resolutions
Tips for taking off extra pounds

February

American Heart Month
Valentine's Day
Health benefits of Chocolate
Be Heart Smart to your sweetheart

SUPER BOWL Sunday
Don't fumble on Portion Sizes

March

National Nutrition Month

St. Patrick's Day
Eat your greens
Nutritional Value of Irish Food

April

April Fool's Day
Myths about food might "fool" you
Don't be fooled by fad diets

Cancer Control Month

Easter Egg Safety

May

National Family Month
How Family Meals Can Improve Nutrition
High Blood Pressure & Stroke Awareness Month
Mother's Day
Older Americans Month
Growing Older Nutritionally
Osteoporosis Prevention Month

June

Summer Festivals
National Dairy Month
Father's Day
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Month
Family Vacations
Tips for eating healthy on the road

July

Independence Day
Safe Summer Grilling
Healthy Foods at the Ballpark
Healthy Foods at the Fair

August

Back to School
Pack nutrition…but keep it fun!
Manage a healthy diet on dorm food
Avoid the "Freshman 15"
College Cooking on a Budget
Family Vacations
Dashboard Dining

September

National Cholesterol Education Month
National Food Safety Month
Home Food Safety... It's in Your Hands
Labor Day
Self-Improvement Month

October

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Halloween
Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
The Haunting Truth about your Pantry
Hunger Awareness Month
Vegetarian Awareness Month

November

National Diabetes Month
Great American Smokeout
Effects of Smoking on Nutrition
Weight Gain and Smoking
Thanksgiving
Let's Talk Turkey
Keep the traditions... toss some of the fats!

December

Christmas
Healthy Snacks for the Holidays
"Girth-Control"
RESOLVE to eat Healthier….
IN DECEMBER???

Press Releases from the WVDA

March 4, 2010

Press Release - American Dietetic Association Says National Nutrition Month® Is a Great Time to Teach Kids to Eat Right


February 26, 2010

Press Release - During National Nutrition Month® and Beyond, American Dietetic Association Says To Focus on Eating Right at Any AgeHeart Disease and Women


February 26, 2010

Press Release - Heart Disease and Women


December 28, 2009

Press Release - Nutrient-Rich New Year's Resolutions


November 30, 2009

Press Release - "Girth-Control": Tips for Nutrient-Rich Holiday Eating


November 13, 2009

Press Release - Fighting Illness with Food


October 27, 2009

Press Release - Healthy Lunches


October 27, 2009

Press Release - Hearty, Healthy Tailgating


October 27, 2009

Press Release - Healthy Halloween Ideas


September 24, 2009

Press Release - Pumpkins-the Color of Fall


August 26, 2009

Press Release - You Snooze, You Lose: Eat Breakfast, It Counts!


July 24, 2009

Press Release - Summer Hydration Information


July 8, 2009

July is National Ice Cream Month. Can you enjoy your favorite ice cream and not feel like you have to go to the gym to work off what you just ate? Scoop, after scoop, Americans can't seem to get enough ice cream..... (Read more)


June 8, 2009

Press Release - Summer Food Safety Information


May 26, 2009

MORGANTOWN — When summer school begins at West Virginia University, the customer count at the Health Sciences Center Cafeteria increases after a short break. Students comprise about 15 percent of the 1,600 daily customers with staff, faculty and some visitors making up the rest.

Customers stop at the various stations not just to see what’s offered, but to compare nutrition labels.... (Read more)

Five Reasons to Visit Your Local Farmers' Market:

  1. You are supporting local farmers
  2. Fresh produce (with lots of variety from different vendors)
  3. Less energy is used in getting the produce to the market
  4. It's a good opportunity to socialize with others in the community
  5. It's cheaper!

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