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BC Dairy Association

Welcome to BC Dairy Association

We have a new name! But that’s all. We’re the same people, with the same mission, and the same passion for BC milk and innovative nutrition education programs.

OK, carry on...

We are now BC Dairy Association

Programs & Workshops

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12th Annual Nutrition Forum

Registration is now open for the 12th Annual BC Dairy Association Nutrition Forum. Social Media: What's in it for me? Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:00 - 4:30 pm Villa Amato Ballroom, Vancouver, BC (near Science World SkyTrain Station) For more information and to register: http://bcdanutritionforum.ca/ Registration deadline: Friday May 25, 2012.

Curriculum Links for Elementary and Intermediate Nutrition Education Programs

Grades K–8

Our nutrition education programs are designed for the the BC Health and Career Education Curriculum for their specific grade levels and integrate well into Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Fine Arts, and Physical Education curricula. You can find a pdf copy of the career links below for:  Food Explorers (K–Gr…

Better Together BC: Reconnecting Food and Fun (community leaders and health professionals)

Learn why children, youth, and other social groups benefit in many ways when families eat together. BC Dairy Association completed research that analyzed why families eat together or don't. Find out how you can support people in your community to cook and eat together more often. Workshops are free of…

Beyond Information and Towards Behaviour Change

Effective nutrition education helps people learn how to eat well. In this workshop you will learn how to use an educational model to move learners beyond information and towards behaviour change, whether this is through counselling, group classes or educational materials. You will have an opportunity to assess existing materials…

Titanium Chef/ Le chef Titane (Grades 6-8)

Do your students have what it takes to compete in the Titanium Stadium? In this internet-based role-playing game, students discover, explore and compete to become the galaxy's greatest chef. Visit www.titaniumchef.ca to access the game. During the course of the game, players: challenge themselves to learn skills such as figuring…

Bone Zone (Grades 5-8)

Youth learn about the importance of diet and exercise to build healthy bones. Kit includes: Teacher guide DVD (click here to view the Bone Zone videos online) Cost of kit is $15 - teacher workshops are available for Bone Zone but not mandatory. Additional activities are available below.

Food Explorers/ Les explorateurs d’aliments (Grades K-1)

Students have fun exploring a variety of foods and new food experiences. Kit includes: Teacher Guide with classroom activities Class set of recipe collector cards Class set of colourful stickers It is free to attend the workshop. There is a one time cost of $20 to purchase the initial kit…

BODYSENSE Entry Phase Charts

To download additional copies of the charts featured in the Entry Phase of BODYSENSE, click on the attachments below. Entry Phase BODYSENSE Day Personal Strengths

BODYSENSE Eating Pattern Charts

To download additional copies of the BODYSENSE calendar and of the charts in the Eating Pattern section, click on the attachments below. Eating Pattern BODYSENSE calendar Regular Eating Recall and Regular Eating Plan Portion Control Recall and Portion Control Plan Upgrade Choices Recall and Upgrade Choices Plan Snack Management Recall and Snack Management Plan 

BODYSENSE Exercise Routine Charts

To download additional copies of the BODYSENSE calendar and of the Exercise Routine charts, click on the attachments below. Exercise Routine BODYSENSE calendar Getting Started Exercise Routine Record and Exercise Prescription Fine Tuning Assessment and Revised Exercise Plan Reinforcing your Plan