We Like to Eat/Nos Gusta Comer

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We Like to Eat/Nos Gusta Comer, written, pilot-tested and published by Celina Wille, is a paperback children's book designed to reach a culturally and linguisticaly diverse population with a nutrition education message. There are two versions - one in English and one in Spanish.

We Like to Eat/Nos Gusta Comer features diverse MyPyramid characters who explain the five food groups to young readers (kindergarten to third graders, and to pre-schoolers and their parents).

The book includes simple, low cost recipes from each food group for readers to try at home. The recipes were adjusted in response to the results of the childrens' taste tests and the books were edited using the feedback from the parent evaluations.

We Like to Eat (or Nos Gusta Comer, the Spanish version) is 8" x 8", 16 pages long and fully illustrated.

Also included are a fruit and vegetable word-search puzzle and a nutrition education promotion message for parents.

We Like to Eat/Nos Gusta Comer can be used across the United States not only by schools but in a variety of outreach programs at community organizations, health agencies, farmers' markets and USDA's food and nutrition programs.

The concept books were developed with funds from a 2007 MSU Extension Multicultural Action mini grant.

The Michigan Nutrition Network distributes these materials free of charge in Michigan to community partners, extension educators and other agencies serving families and children with limited income, or people who participate in the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Books are sold in sets of 50 for $35.00 per set plus shipping and handling. For questions regarding publication information, feel free to send an email to Celina G. Wille.

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This project has been funded (partially funded) with Federal funds from USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Nutrition Education program by way of the Michigan Nutrition Network at Michigan State University Extension. This material is based upon work supported in part by the Michigan Department of Human Services, under contract number ADMIN-09-99009. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of Michigan State University or the Michigan Department of Human Services.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. MSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status.

The Michigan Food Assistance Programprovides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, call the Michigan Food Assistance Program (Food Stamp Helpline) at 1-800-481-4989.