Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program information for program partner

Burney, Janie

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville: Trace

University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleTrace: Tennessee Research and CreativeExchangeFood, Nutrition and Food Safety UT Extension Publications11-1-2012SP737 EFNEP Partner BrochureJanie BurneyFollow this and additional works at: http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_agexfoodPart of the Food Science Commons, and the Nutrition CommonsThe publications in this collection represent the historical publishing record of the UT Agricultural Experiment Station and do not necessarily reflectcurrent scientific knowledge or recommendations. Current information about UT Ag Research can be found at the UT Ag Research website.This Food & Cooking is brought to you for free and open access by the UT Extension Publications at Trace: Tennessee Research and CreativeExchange. It has been accepted for inclusion in Food, Nutrition and Food Safety by an authorized administrator of Trace: Tennessee Research andCreative Exchange. For more information, please contact trace@utk.edu.Recommended Citation"SP737 EFNEP Partner Brochure," Janie Burney,SP 737, http://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_agexfood/72Expanded Food and Nutrition Education ProgramFor more information about the program, please visit http://ag.tennessee.edu/EFNEP.Local Contact Information R12-5310-221-019-13    10/12    5M    13-0112Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development. University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and county governments cooperating. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.EFNEPExPaNdEd Food aNd NutritioN EducatioN ProgramExceptional, hands-on nutrition education for adults with children.What is EFNEP?   A research-based program that works with your organization to: • Assist limited-resource families in acquiring knowledge, skills, attitudes and changed behavior necessary for nutritionally sound diets.  • Contribute to personal development and improvement of the total family diet and nutritional well-being.  Who is EligiblE For EFNEP?Individuals who are responsible for feeding their children and are eligible for any assistance program such as WIC, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Head Start are eligible for EFNEP.sP 737What ParticiPaNts  havE to say:“I thought I didn’t have time for these sessions, but they actually helped me save time at the grocery store and in the kitchen.”“My kids are picky eaters. I learned some ways to get them to eat new foods.” “My budget is so tight. Now I can stretch my money by planning ahead.”ParticiPaNts lEarN  hoW to:• Cook healthy foods that taste good. • Make healthy food choices. • Read food labels. • Save money on food. • Be more active.  Optional lessons are available       addressing nutrition during pregnancy, feeding a new baby, introducing solid foods, and feeding young children.What doEs EFNEP ProvidE?• A six- to 17-lesson, interactive, research-based nutrition education curriculum.  • Adaptable material to meet each participant’s needs. • Lessons delivered in groups or one-on-one sessions.  ParticiPaNts rEcEivE:• Measuring cup. • Measuring spoon. • Stretch band. • Food thermometer.  • Refrigerator thermometer. • Grocery shopping list. • Graduation certificate from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.Hands-on learning allows participants to create healthy recipes and learn the essentials of food safety.  

SP737 EFNEP Partner Brochure

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SP737 EFNEP Partner Brochure

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