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Ohio StateUniaersitu Extension Expanded FoodandNutrition Education Program(EFNEP)

EFNEP is a free community-based program designed to helpfamilies with children makehealthier choices. The lessons are research-based and delivered with an interactive and hands-on approach.Participants increase skillsin decisionmakingrelatedto nutrition,stretching food dollars,increasing physical activity, parenting, food safetyand resource management. Participants alsoreceive educational enhancements that encourage skillimplementation outside the classroom. + Lesson 1: Get Moving o Families enjoybeing active Participants o accurately complete the required entryforms o Educotionol lncentive:-Beoch Boll
Lesson 2: Plan,Shop,Save o F a m i l i ep s l a na n d s h o pf o r m e a l sa n d s n a c k s t h a t a r eh e a l t h y a n d w i t h i nt h e i r b u d g e t o Educational lncentive:-Pedometer& Grocery Pad Lesson 3: Vary Your Veggies... FocusOn Fruit o Families increase the amount of vegetables and fruits they eat everyday o Families havemore than one kind of vegetable and one kind of fruit everyday o Educotionol !ncentive:-ProduceBrush Lesson 4: Make HalfYour GrainsWhole o Families chooseat leasthalf of their grainsas whole grains o Educational Incentive;Measuring Cups& Measuring Spoons Lesson 5: Build StrongBones get enoughcalciumfrom low-fator non-fatdairyfoods or other foods high in calcium o Families o Educotional lncentive: ExerciseBand & PhysicolActivity Book * Lesson6: Go LeanWith Protein o Families havelean proteinfoods and keepall food safeto eat o Educationollncentive:-FoodThermometer Lesson 7: Make A Change o F a m i l i e ls i m i t f o o d sh i g hi n f a t , s u g a r a , n ds a l t o Educational lncentive:-Recipe Book Lesson8: Celebrate! Eat bmart & Be Active o Participants celebratenew knowledge and skills to make healthyfood and activitychoices o Participants accurately completethe requiredexit forms o Educationol lncentive:-Groduation Certificate