Free vegetables are a must at any health fair.
Health fair activities are often geared toward children, but many public health fairs cater to older adults as well. A health fair is typically set up during the spring and summer. Several booths are hosted by teachers, health officials and other educators, depending on the intent of the fair as well as who is hosting. Each booth focuses on health foods, nutrition, vitamins or even other health-related topics such as hand washing and brushing your teeth.
Dance Activity
Designate a large grassy area at the health fair just for dancing. Hire a dance teacher and ask people to participate in dance class periodically throughout the day. Give out information packets about the importance of physical activity. If the health fair is for kids, hire a clown to lead the dances.
Antioxidant Booth
Create a booth featuring the benefits of antioxidants such as vitamin C, E and A found in fruit. Give away free information packets and make fresh fruit smoothies for people to enjoy. Talk about the nutrients found in the fruit smoothie. For instance, bananas are loaded with potassium and strawberries are loaded with vitamin C. Discuss the importance of antioxidants in your diet.
Dental Care
Free toothbrushes are essential at a dental booth.
Set up a booth with a dentist or dental hygienist. Give away free dental packets that include toothpaste, toothbrushes and information about dental care. Demonstrate properly floss and brush teeth. You can also hire a face painter to paint a white tooth, toothbrushes or other dental-related themes on children's faces. If the fair is more geared toward adults, you can discuss the benefits of teaching your children brush their teeth or highlight the importance of dental care for adults.
Vegetable Booth
Create a booth just for vegetables. Teach people about the importance of eating eight servings or more of vegetables per day. Discuss the benefits of nutrients and fiber contained in key vegetables. Display vegetable trays with low fat ranch dip. If the fair is for kids, have a puppet show with vegetable puppets talking about the value of this food.
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