All About Nutrition in Action

Why Nutrition in Action?

"We sincerely believe music is an under-utilized resource in nutrition and health education. Partnering music and story time grabs children’s interests and provides an outlet for children’s high spirits and creative energy." Jenny Steinhaus, M.S., L.N., CEO Nutrition in Action

Nutrition in Action takes the guess work out of nutrition education by offering educational materials that are grab-and-go for educators.

Nutrition in Action is a creative, fun, and innovative way for children to learn about nutrition and physical activity while meeting school education standards.

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Jenny Steinhaus M.S., L.N., CEO of Nutrition in Action pictured before a recent interview discussing Nutrition in Action's new USDA Corporate Partnership .

Nutrition in Action Meets

School Education Standards

Department of Public Instruction Content and Achievement Standards met with the Music & Movement curriculum include:
health, music, dance, english language arts, physical education, science, and mathematics.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention School Health Education Resources
National Health Education Standards 1, 4, 5, and 7.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention School Health Education Characteristics of an
Effective Health Education Curriculum.

About the Author:

Jenny Steinhaus, M.S., L.N. developed Nutrition in Action, and has partnered with artists; Angela Russ-Ayon and Gary Lapow to offer a power-packed curriculum that is changing the way we incorporate music, physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle for children. As an expert in nutrition and movement, she is a well-sought-after advisor and keynote speaker.

For eight years Jenny was an educator for North Dakota State University Extension Service focusing on education for young children. In addition, she has been a self employed nutrition consultant for ten years.

Jenny earned her Master’s Degree in Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences from North Dakota State University in 2007 and her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of North Dakota in 2000; she is also a Licensed Nutritionist.

Jenny served for four years on the Board of Directors for the North Dakota Nutrition Council and served as North Dakota Nutrition Council President in 2008-2009. Jenny’s research has been published in the Journal of Extension. Jenny is also a manuscript reviewer for the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.

Teacher Testimonials:

"The Music & Movement lessons are very easy to follow and prepare for. I love the 'Materials you will Need' page in each lesson. This is a curriculum that I can grab and go teach!" Extension Educator.

"We use your placemats for every meal at our house...I ordered a set for my sisters family as well. She noticed them at my home and loved them" K.L. RD, LRD

"I love this curriculum, you have done a beautiful job pulling materials together!" C.M. Snap-Ed Coordinator

"I am a P.E. Teacher - this curriculum is so much fun! I can give it to the classroom teachers when I am not at school. it really is a 'Grab and Go' teach curriculum!" B.A. Title 1 P.E.Teacher, ND

"Music naturally delights and interests children. An early childhood program that includes time for music and movement provides an outlet for children's high spirits and creative energy. Music and movement experiences help develop both sides of the brain - an important finding in recent brain research - and contribute to children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development." -The Creative Curriculum^® for Preschool.