Expanded Food and Nutrition
Education
Program (EFNEP)
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) was funded by Congress in November 1968 to assist limited-income families and youth in improving their total family diet and nutritional welfare. Through nutrition education, clients become more efficient and effective users of available resources.
Basic Lesson Topics
- What is EFNEP
Eating Right and Light
Nutrients We Need
Planning Makes A Difference
Shopping Basics
Feeding Young Children
Fruits and Vegetables
Milk and Cheese
Dried Beans and Peas
Snacks
Meal Planning
Breakfast
There are yet many more topics possible.
EFNEP Targets
EFNEP includes programming to reach two primary audiences: homemakers with infants and young children, as well as youth of 4-H age. The Primary audience is families participating in government subsidized programs such as food stamps, WIC, and Commodity Food Programs. EFNEP educational services are free to eligible families who have a desire to learn and improve their quality of life.
Methods and Materials
EFNEP will enroll limited-income clients in a series of 6-8 lessons. A trained paraprofessional will be prepared to teach each of the lessons from the curriculum topics. Each meeting will be about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Handouts are provided for each lesson and a certificate of completion is given at the end of the series.
For further information, call Tamer Britton at 904-387-8855 or you may email her at tbritton@coj.net
