EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative Extension Service in every state and U.S. territory. In North Carolina, EFNEP is administered through NC State University and NC A&T State University. For decades, EFNEP has been helping limited resource youth and families with children learn how… Read more »
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Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a weight-management program that uses strategies proven to work. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. The program provides opportunities for participants to track their progress and keep a journal of healthy eating and physical activity… Read more »
Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces Guide
A Guide to Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces (Hi-Resolution Version) A Guide to Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces (Low-Resolution Version) A Guide to Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces (Reduced ink version for printing)
Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School
The Cook Smart, Eat Smart curriculum teaches cooking techniques that can be used to build a repertoire of entrees and side dishes to encourage preparing and eating more meals at home. There is an emphasis on healthy preparation techniques, simple ingredients and limited use of prepared foods. In addition, information is presented to help participants… Read more »
Color Me Healthy
Color Me Healthy is a program developed to reach limited-resource 4 and 5 year-old children with fun, interactive learning opportunities on physical activity and healthy eating. Along with resources for professionals interested in getting trained in the program, the web site offers a variety of materials for parents as well. Visit the Color Me Healthy website to… Read more »
Child Trends
Visit the Child Trends website.
Child Care Services Association
Visit the Child Care Services Association website.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Visit the Child and Adult Care Food Program website.
Carolina Breastfeeding-Friendly Child Care Initiatives
Visit the Carolina Breastfeeding-Friendly Child Care Initiatives website.
Bring Fresh Produce to Your Setting Guide
Eat Smart NC Bring Fresh Produce to Your Setting Eat Smart North Carolina: Bring Fresh Produce to Your Setting is a planning and resource tool for anyone who would like to have fruits and vegetables, especially locally grown, available to buy in their worksite, place of worship, neighborhood or at any gathering place. The guide… Read more »