Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program > EFNEP Youth

First, third and fifth grade classrooms in Title One Schools are eligible to receive a series of 6 lessons on nutrition, food safety and physical activity. The series of classes can help teachers meet their health and/or science standards.

Eating a variety of foods from all of the food groups is promoted. Third grades are

•  Fight Bac
• My Pyramid
• Grain Group
• Vegetables and Fruits
• Milk Group
• Meat Group

• How Fruits and vegetables grow.
• Parts of the Plant
• How Much Should I Eat?
• Eating a Rainbow of Fruits
• What Is So Great About Fruits and Vegetables?
• Choosing Health Snacks

• What is Healthy?
• Exploring MyPyramid
• Get Going with Grains
• Focus on Fruits, Vary Your Vegetables
• Calcium for Strong Bones & Teeth
• Meat, Beans & Oils

First and third grade lessons are 45 minutes.  Fifth grade lessons are 1 hour.

Food tasting is included in all lessons.

Needed items include a table, access to water and electricity and students who want to have fun.

Limited income youth ages 5 to 12 are taught nutrition and cooking skills at Title One Schools. After and summer programs with limited income children are also available.

To schedule a youth presentation in your Title One school contact Diann Pommer at 258-4208. Youth programs will be scheduled upon a availability Monday through Thursday.