Participants learn to select fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and low-fat dairy products for a healthy diet; to use limited resources to plan, purchase and prepare food for the family; to be physically active every day; and to store and handle food so it is safe to eat.  Topics include: 

  •     Understanding dietary guidelines.

  •     Understanding the Nutrition Facts food label.

  •     Using the USDA Choose MyPlate nutrition guide.

  •     Balancing the food we eat with physical activity.

  •     How can MyPlate help me eat more vegetables & fruits?  Eat a rainbow of snacks.

  •     Decreasing sodium in your diet.

  •     Food safety in the kitchen - avoid cross-contamination - sanitize the kitchen.

  •     Using a food thermometer.

  •     What's On Your Plate? - the Dairy Group.

  •     The power of protein - variety IS key!

  •     Food shopping - effective ways to manage your food dollars and eat well.