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What is FNP? 

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Family & Consumer Sciences

The program offers classes that teach participants about nutrition, meal planning, food shopping and food safety. The target audiences for the program are adults with limited resources. 

How Can I Participate in the Family Nutrition Program?

You may contact your local Extension office for a listing of programs and classes being offered in your county. All programs are offered to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis.

 The Family Nutrition Program’s (FNP) mission is to increase the ability of individuals and families with limited resources to use their food dollars and stamps appropriately and to provide a safe meal environment.  This is accomplished by providing free, informal, and easily accessible educational programs throughout the community.   These programs focus on developing knowledge and skills related to nutrition and meal planning, food purchasing, preparation, and safety, and resource management.  Family Nutrition Program participants are taught in group sessions by a nutrition program assistant.

Food and Nutrition Information Center
Food and Drug Administration Home Page
Nutrient Data Laboratory Food Composition Data
Welcome to The American Dietetic Association on the Net!
Fast Food Facts - Interactive Food Finder
Mama's Dining Room
Ohioline - OSU Information
Healthfinder - consumer health information
Parenting the Preschooler Newsletter
National Network for Family Resiliency Parenting Site
Better Business Bureau
National Safety Council
 

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