Food and Nutrition

Need information about nutrition, food safety, meal planning and shopping?                           
Have questions about food safety and preservation?

Use the links below to find information abut local programs and other great web sites.


ServSafe™ Training for Managers will now be offered in Greene County! Taking the two day course and passing the exam will provide five year certification from the National Restaurant Association. Offered multiple times per year.

ServSafe™ Training for Employees. This half-day training can be done at your site or ours. It will give your employees the knowledge they need to protect against food borne illness, minimize liability risks and help improve food quality. Employees earn a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the class.

Dining with Diabetes
"Dining with Diabetes" is a program designed for people with diabetes and their family members.  This class is offered in three sessions, once a week, spring and fall. Class activities include learning about appropriate food choices, preparation of diabetic friendly fare, and tasting of healthy foods.  A reunion is offered three months after the last class to further support dietary changes.  People with diabetes and their family members, caregivers, and support persons can enroll in "Dining with Diabetes."  A physician referral is not necessary. 

Call 937-372-9971 to register.

Supermarket Savvy
"Supermarket Savvy" is the third class of the five-week "Spending Smartly" program which helps individuals and families learn how to manage their money wisely.  It is offered in Xenia and Fairborn.  Topics include smart shopping tips, meal planning, and techniques to stretch your food budget.

Food Preservation - The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.  Easy access to fact sheets and bulletins on food preservation.

Food Safety and Storage - The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.  Easy access to fact sheets and bulletins on food safety and storage.

Food Guide Pyramid  (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Steps to a Healthier You) - A web site that can help you choose the kind and amount of foods and amounts that are right for you.  Use the advice at "Inside MyPyramid" to help you make smart choices from every food group, find your balance between food and physical activity, and get the most nutrition out of your calories.      

30 MyPyramid Steps to a Healthier You (University of Nebraska, Lincoln) - 30 easy steps to take to help improve your health and lifestyle, based on MyPyramid.