Participants learn to select fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and low-fat dairy products for a healthy diet; to use limited resources to plan, purchase and prepare food for the family; to be physically active every day; and to store and handle food so it is safe to eat.  Topics include: 

  •     understanding dietary guidelines
  •     understanding the Nutrition Facts food label
  •     using the USDA Choose MyPlate nutrition guide
  •     balancing the food we eat with physical activity
  •     how can MyPlate help me eat more vegetables and fruits?  Eat a rainbow of snacks.
  •     decreasing sodium in your diet
  •     food safety in the kitchen - avoid cross-contamination - sanitize the kitchen.
  •     using a food thermometer
  •     What's On Your Plate? - the Dairy Group.
  •     the power of protein - variety IS key!
  •     food shopping - effective ways to manage your food dollars and eat well