The SNEAKER© Project (Super Nutrition Education for All Kids to Eat Right)

The SNEAKER© Project is a nutrition education program designed to provide culturally sensitive education information specific to English, Spanish and Chinese speaking children and their families in New York City. SNEAKER© is sponsored by the Indirect Vitamins Purchasers Antitrust Litigation Settlement administered by the New York State Attorney General.

In 2003, the New York State Attorney General’s Office awarded Hospital for Special Surgery the resources to implement a program focused on “the improvement of the health and/or nutrition of New York State citizens and/or the advancement of nutritional, dietary or agricultural science.” www.oag.state.ny.us/vitamin_grant_update.html

From 2003 to 2005, Hospital for Special Surgery conducted several SNEAKER© Programs at elementary schools, community centers and not-for-profit organizations, reaching over 2,000 New York City Children. Throughout it all, the mission of the SNEAKER© Project was to re-inforce the following nutrition information:

1. To appreciate the importance of calcium intake and the various forms of calcium
   
   
2. To understand the value of consuming whole grain and other high fiber foods
   
   
3. To recognize the perceived versus real amounts of sugar hidden in certain foods and beverages
   
   
4. To learn the definition of portion control and understand portion sizes
   
   
5. To identify healthy food options for the school cafeteria, fast food restaurants and home

Thank you to everyone who participated in a SNEAKER Program, the development of the cookbook, and dedicating your efforts to keeping New York City’s children healthy!!

Enjoy!!

SNEAKER© Project Cookbook Awards