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FOOD AND NUTRITION
The Nutrition Connections Program provides nutrition education at no cost to low-income families and adults, with special programs for seniors and youth. We provide educa
tional programming on basic food needs, nutrition, food safety, shopping
wisely for food, menu planning and reading food labels.
People are reached through home study courses, group or individual meetings, television commercials, and newsletters.
What do youth learn?
Nutrition Connections lessons teach the importance of:
- Making smart choices from every food group.
- Making physical activity a part of daily life.
- Practicing food safety as it relates to food handling.
Sandy Trybulski
Extension Program Associate
Food and Nutrition
Nutrition Connection Program
sandy.trybulski@unh.edu
Links:
Food and Nutrition Publication
Nutrition Connection, UNHCE
USDA Nutrition Guidelines
Current Programs and Projects: (For Income Eligible NH Residents)
Eat Healthy, Stay Fit Home-Study Series A 6-part series for adults to learn more about food and nutrition and the importance of staying physically active.
Team Up At Home: A 4-part series for children to learn about healthy foods, being physically active, and simple recipes children can prepare with adults.
HEALthy Schools: Healthy Eating and Active Living in NH Schools Promotes child health by improving the school nutrition and physical-activity environments.
NutriNews Home-Study Series A 4-part series for seniors which covers osteoporosis, eating for less, the food label, and fat, fiber, and cholesterol.
Helpful Materials At Your Fingertips:
En Español
General
Healthy Eating
Incorporate Physical Activity Into Your Life
Smart Choices for Seniors Newsletters
Smart Choices Newsletters
Stretching Your Food Dollar
Using Food Stamps
Visit these partnership links for additional education opportunities:
MyPyramid http://mypyramid.gov
USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans http://www.health.gov/DietaryGuidelines/
Fruits & Veggies More Matters http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
