Lake County Family Nutrition Program - Lake County
The Family
Nutrition Program (FNP) is a nutrition education program that targets
limited resource audiences
statewide. It is funded by Purdue University Cooperative Extension
Service in partnership with
Indiana Family &
Social Services and the
United States
Department of Agriculture. Program Assistants organize community and
home interventions to bring about nutrition related lifestyle changes.
MISSION
To increase the
ability of individuals and families with limited resources to utilize their
food dollars and food stamps appropriately and to provide a safe meal
environment. This mission is accomplished by providing free, informal, and
easily accessible educational programs in the home and community. These
programs focus on developing knowledge and skill related to nutrition and
meal planning; food purchasing, preparation, and safety; and resource
management.
SANDY MONROE - FAMILY NUTRITION
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Sandy Monroe, Nutrition Instructor,
teaches basic nutrition, menu planning and food safety to anyone who has
limited resources, including families, single adults and special audiences.
Participants learn that eating better makes sense and can be affordable.
General Lesson
Topics Include:
How to Make the Pyramid Mine
Understanding Food Labels
Great Breakfasts
Sensational Side Dishes and Snacks
Getting Your Calcium - Rich Foods
Going Lean with Protein
Figuring Out Fats
Safe Food for Your Family
Great Family Meals
SUSAN GATLIN - YOUTH FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM
ASSISTANT
Susan Gatlin,
Anna Hayden
and
Erin Sherrow Hayse, Nutrition
Instructors, teach youth in
qualifying Lake County schools and youth organizations using the "Exploring MyPyramid with Professor Popcorn"
curriculum.The "Exploring MyPyramid with
Professor Popcorn" curriculum consists of five, nutrition education lessons
that meet the Indiana Academic Standards for Science and Health.
.
ANNA HAYDEN - YOUTH FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM
ASSISTANT
Lesson Topics
Include:
MyPyramid
Make Half Your Grains Whole
Vary Your Veggies
Focus on Fruits
Get Calcium
Go Lean with Protein
ERIN SHERROW HAYSE - YOUTH FAMILY NUTRITION
PROGRAM ASSISTANT
