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Fun, Food and Friends!

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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

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English Language Learners Curriculum

Free downloadable materials to teach nutrition and cooking to low literacy or non-native English speakers. Now with evaluation info.

operation frontline

Operation Frontline Minnesota

An exciting new cooking-based nutrition education program from Share our Strength®.

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Nutrition for the Underserved

Nutrition Education Programs focus group summary. Implications for Somali, African American, Latino, and Caucasian participants.

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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