"Rockstar Nutritionist" Jill Jayne Promotes Healthy Eating in Schools

Strategic Insights -

Registered Dietitian and musician Jill Jayne will perform a live nutrition rock concert, Jump with Jill, in Palm Beach and Miami schools, promoting healthy eating through music. The concert is courtesy of Breakfast BREAKS, a grab-n-go solution for school foodservice programs, and is scheduled to take place on December 9-11. Jayne's message resonated with East Side Entrees' CEO Gary Davis, who saw an opportunity to assist schools in utilizing federal funds for school breakfast.

Key Takeaways:

  • Jill Jayne's live nutrition rock concert, Jump with Jill, will promote healthy eating in Palm Beach and Miami schools.
  • Breakfast BREAKS, a grab-n-go solution for school foodservice programs, provided the concert free of charge.
  • East Side Entrees, a leading supplier of nutritious food products to school children, hosted a contest to award school districts with a chance to win live concerts performed by Jump with Jill.
  • Palm Beach County and Miami Dade Schools were selected for their excellent feeding programs and commitment to providing healthy meals to children.
  • Breakfast BREAKS are available in several varieties, including 3-packs and 4-packs, and provide 25% or more of the recommended levels of key nutrients.
  • Research has shown that kids who eat breakfast do better in school and have overall better health.
  • Breakfast BREAKS are shelf-stable, allowing them to be served anywhere, including classrooms and buses.
  • Each Breakfast BREAKS kit includes a spoon, napkin, and moist wipe for convenience and quick clean-up.

Statistics:

  • 70,000 kids have attended Jump with Jill's shows nationwide since its inception three years ago.
  • Breakfast BREAKS are available in several varieties, including 3-packs and 4-packs.
  • 25% or more of the recommended levels of key nutrients are provided through Breakfast BREAKS.
  • Millions of children go to school hungry each day, despite millions of dollars in federal funding available for school breakfast programs.

Sources:

  • Biotech Week editors, "Rockstar Nutritionist" Jill Jayne Promotes Healthy Eating in Schools
  • East Side Entrees, Breakfast BREAKS Flyer
  • Jump with Jill, On the Beat with the Rockstar Nutritionist blog, www.jumpwithjill.com/jwj/blog
  • Breakfast BREAKS press release, courtesy of East Side Entrees