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Fun, Food and Friends!

Mom and child baking

People with limited incomes can discover how to make healthy food choices while stretching food dollars in our classes. NEP is funded by the USDA Food Stamp Nutrition Education and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Programs. About the Program…


Features

Food and Money

Eat Healthy For Less

Tips, worksheets, videos and more are to help your family stay healthy during challenging economic times by spending less.

Deer

Go Wild with Fruits & Veggies

Hands-on activities teach children in 3-6th grade to increase fruits, vegetables and physical activity.

Sano y sabroso

Simply Good Eating Handouts Now in Spanish

Corresponding CDs of Spanish handouts are now available with all new purchases of the curriculum.

Success Stories

Fact Sheet (PDF) – Evaluation facts and figures on who was served and how behaviors changed.

What participants say – Achieving and showing results of the training in children and adults.


SOURCE:Extension's Magazine

Wild ideas: Promoting good nutrition in schools — Extension has a long history with school children.

Healthy eating in a new land – Nutrition educators help bridge Somali culture and American society.

For nutrition educator, small changes make a big difference – Healthy eating on a limited budget.

Just how big is one serving? – Educators help Minnesotans eat better and feel better.

Referrals

How to apply for Food Stamps (EBT) - Food assistance and other food support, MN Dept. of Human Services.

Find a food shelf near you - Hunger Solutions Minnesota is a statewide partnership fighting hunger.

Find a WIC Office - Supplemental food program for pregnant Women, Infants and Children. MN Dept. of Health.

Learn Online

A fun way to learn about healthy foods in the comfort of your home! Fast, healthy meals, stretching your food dollar, and more…

Eat Well for LessOregon State University Extension.

Contact Information

Jeanne Laqua
Office Manager
Health & Nutrition Programs
436 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108-6068
612-625-8260 (phone)
612-624-8784 (fax)
jlaqua@umn.edu

Program Team
Contact the Nutrition Education Program in your area.

 

 

 
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