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National Impact of EFNEP 2011
Since 1969, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) has improved the diets and food-related behaviors of program participants. Read more from USDA about the positive impacts of this program.
Program Delivery & Evaluation
FNP Agents and Assistants primary responsibilities are teaching educational programs appropriate to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) project, recruiting participants and networking with appropriate community agencies/programs with a shared target audience. Each staff member is expected to conduct lessons in program focus areas and survey participants
History and Overview of SNAP and FNP
The objective of the Family Nutrition Program is to help SNAP participants and eligibles acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and changed behavior necessary for maximizing limited resources to achieve nutritionally sound diets consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate.
Subject Matter & Educational Materials
Four “core elements” of SNAP-Ed programming are Dietary Quality, Food Purchasing, Food Security, and Food Safety.
Target Audience: SNAP Recipients & Eligibles
Nutrition education efforts target SNAP recipients/eligibles. Eligibility as a member of the target audience can be determined in the following ways:
February is American Heart Month
Take care of your heart by going easy on the salt! Too much sodium can play a role in raising our blood pressure.
Keep Your Child's Lunch Safe
I pack lunches for my children, but I sometimes worry that the food won't stay at a safe temperature until lunchtime. What can I do?
Start the New Year With More Fruits and Vegetables
Do you have any New Year’s resolutions? Do you eat fruit at least two times per day and vegetables three times a day?
Rinse Cooked Ground Beef to Reduce Fat
I use ground beef in lots of my recipes. I have heard that you can reduce fat in cooked ground beef by rinsing it. How do you do that?
2011 North Dakota Emerald Ash Borer First Detector Manual is Available
The 2011 North Dakota Emerald Ash Borer First Detector Manual is available in PDF. format in 5 parts at ndinvasives.org.
