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Elizabeth Martin - Extension Program Associate, Food and Nutrition

Liz Martin brings the Nutrition Connections program to Merrimack county residents. She teaches low-income individuals about healthy foods to feed themselves and their families, how develop a food budget, plan low-cost and quick menus, shop wisely for food, how to use unit pricing and read food labels, and the importance of daily exercise.

Biography
Elizabeth Martin came to UNH Cooperative Extension in August of 2003, as a Family Lifeskills Coordinator. She became Merrimack County Nutrition Connections Food and Nutrition Program Associate in May of 2005. The Nutrition Connections program works with limited resource individuals, families, groups and youth to teach the basics of nutrition, food safety, shopping wisely for food, menu planning, reading food labels, and money management. Elizabeth is responsible for recruiting families and youth , marketing individuals and agencies and providing individual and group lessons to Merrimack County clientel.
Educational Background
  •  Bachelor of Science, Eastern Oregon University, August 2003.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA), Council for Professional Recognition
  • NH Child Development Bureau, Trainer /Mentor/Faculty Level II
Professional Associations
  •   National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Program Area
  • Stretching your food dollar: featuring Planning Ahead Staying Ahead
  • Nutrition for Youth: utilizing USDA Team Nutrition Materials including Food Works, Food Time, Tickle Your Appetite, YourSELF, and Power of Choice as well as a variety of other programs for youth in schools, camps , after-school programs and child care centers.
  • Nutrition for Adults: using the Building a Healthy Diet or Eating Right curricula; or a learn at home series called Eat Healthy , Stay Fit.
  • Nutrition for Seniors: featuring Planning Ahead Staying Ahead for seniors and NutriNews newsletters.
Contact Information

 315 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH 03303

Email: elizabeth.martin@unh.edu

Phone: (603) 225-5505, ext. 316

Fax: (603) 796-2271

 

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