The Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute is launching a new contest called “Jackie’s Challenge”, named after Jackie Haven, the inventor of USDA’s “My Plate”. Jackie is challenging Friedman students to design the next My Plate using creativity and updated thinking around nutrition, personalization, and more. Prizes for best entries and mentoring from Jackie!
Check out this website to learn more- and good luck!! https://innovation.nutrition.tufts.edu/jackies-challenge/
About Jackie’s Challenge
Jackie Haven, MS, RD, is a 2025 FNII Innovator in Residence
Jackie Haven recently completed an exemplary 34-year career at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she served as the Deputy Administrator for the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. In this role, she led USDA efforts on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, MyPlate communications, the National Strategic Partnership program, the U.S. Food Plans, and the Healthy Eating Index.
Now Jackie wants to challenge YOU to design the next “MyPlate” using your creativity, insights, and curiosity. If you are a Tufts Friedman School student (or a Tufts student passionate about nutrition), join the challenge!
How to get involved:
1. email fnii@tufts.edu and let us know you want to enter
2. Join the Zoom information session with Jackie on February 14th at noon (email for the link)
3. Join a design workshop on March 3rd, 3:00 at 150 Harrison to workshop your idea and learn some design thinking
4. Deadline to submit is April 1st. All the information is HERE!
