Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program

Eat Smart, Be Fit, Maryland!

You are invited to visit www.eatsmart.umd.edu

What is the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP)?

The Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Department of the Cooperative Extension has secured a grant from USDA through the Maryland Department of Human Resources that allows us to conduct classes on nutrition and nutrition-related topics that show you how to stay healthy and save money.

What is the cost? Classes are offered FREE.

What audience does FSNEP programs cater to? ~Food Stamp recipients and Food Stamp eligible families and individuals~ ~Head Start and Head Start Parents~ ~WIC Families~ ~Child Care Providers~ ~After-School Programs~ ~PTAs~ ~Housing Development Residents~ ~Disabled~ ~CHANGE~ ~Domestic Violence Shelters~ ~Senior Centers~

How are the classes designed? Classes and workshops are designed for your group's needs and may be scheduled for days and evenings and classes normally last for one hour. Length of programs may be modified to suit your needs. Series of classes will provide more complete nutrition education *Food preparation will provide samples to taste at no cost to the audience *Hands-on activities *Door prizes include recipes, magnets, lunch bags and some larger prizes *Great information packets *Hand-outs *Classes can be taught on Power Point, overhead, black board, or paper *Classed can be taught at the Extension Office or at another location.

What topics are offered?

Vitamins and Macular Degeneration
Vitamins A and C in Your Diet
The Food Guide Pyramid
Growing with Grains
Vary your Veggies
Fun with Fruits
Marvelous Meats
Poultry Pronto!
Swim for Health-Fish in the Diet
A Walk on the Wild Side-Beef
The Calcium Crunch-The Dairy Group
Slow Down on Sweets, Fats and Oils
The Importance of Physical Activity
The Fast Food Dilemma
It's all About You-Ways to be more Healthy
Making the Most of Your Food Dollar
Healthy Desserts
Healthy Holiday Cooking
Food Safety
Kitchen Pests (with Steve Allgeier)
Healthy Snacks
Heart Healthy Meals
Beginning with Breakfast
Understanding Food Labels
Planning Makes a Difference
Eating Right - Eating Light
Eating Right for Two
Feeding Your New Baby
Developing Curious Cooks
Feeding Infants and Children
Health by design- Shopping
Health by design- Fruits and Veggies
Health by design-Activity
Health by design-Grains
Walk Ways
Color me Healthy

****Other Topics Upon Request******

For more information For more information and to request programs or if you are interested in taking a class, but don't know where it is offered, contact: Terry Serio (410) 386-2760 or 1-888-326-9645.

For more information, contact Terry Serio

Last updated: 03/13/2009