About Family Nutrition Program

The Ohio State University Extension Family Nutrition Program in Portage County targets limited resource audiences and food stamp eligible recipients in order to provide valuable education in the areas of nutrition, money management, and food safety. Educational programs and demonstrations at community sites will meet the needs of individuals and families in Portage County.

 

How Can I Participate in the Family Nutrition Program?

You may contact the Extension office  at  (330) 2... for a listing of programs being offered in your county. In addition Portage County agencies and groups can also contact the office to discuss possible programming efforts.  All programs are offered to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis.

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The Program Offers:

Nutrition...

Use of the Food Guide Pyramid, a guide to daily food choices, as set by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Meal Planning...

Balanced menu and recipe planning for low-cost meals that meet the requirements outlined in the Food Guide Pyramid.

Food Safety...

Appropriate preparation and storage of foods to prevent food borne illnesses.

Money Management...

Getting the most value from dollars spent by planning spending, developing shopping skills, and being smarter consumers.

Shopping...

Budgeting tips for better management of food dollars so an individual may make informed decisions on time, effort, and money.

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About Family Nutrition Program
The Ohio State University Extension Family Nutrition Program in Portage County targets limited resource audiences and food stamp eligible recipients in order to provide valuable education in the areas of nutrition, money management, and food safety. Educational programs and demonstrations at community sites will meet the needs of individuals and families in Portage County.
 

Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status. This statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration; Associate Dean, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; Director, Ohio State University Extension and Gist Chair in Extension Education and Leadership. TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-6181.