What is the Family Nutrition Program?

The Family Nutrition Program is a nutrition education program with a goal of helping food stamp participants and eligible non-participants acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes, and changed behavior necessary for maximizing resources to achieve nutritionally sound diets. The target audiences in the Family Nutrition Program are adult food stamp participants and eligible non-participants. The Ohio State University Extension's Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is funded by Midwest Region Food and Nutrition Service, United states Department of Agriculture. FNP is a joint partnership between the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and OSU Extension.


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) 296-6432 x 23 for a listing of programs being offered in our 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 non-discriminatory 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.

 

Contact Jeannie Yount, Extension Program Assistant, Family Nutrition Program for additional details or information at this email link.

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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.