Nutrition
For information on the following programs and to find out if they are offered in your county, contact your local Purdue Extension office.
Caring for an Older Relative
This program explores the demographics of aging, the changing nutritional needs of older adults, signs that indicate an elderly relative is unable to live independently, and the challenges that can be experienced by the caregiver. More
Child Care Culinary Workshop
Program provides training to child care foodservice staff on planning and preparing meals and snacks that comply with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid. More
Dining with Diabetes
Targeted to diabetics or those at risk for diabetes, it is also helpful to anyone interested in diabetes or friends and family of a diabetic. Classes cover food choice, diet planning, healthy cooking, portion control, medical indicator awareness, and healthy activity levels for those with diabetes. More
Eat Your Way to Better Health
A statewide program aimed at third-graders helps to increase fruit and vegetable consumption by introducing a school garden activity combined with a nutrition curriculum. More
Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
Targeted to limited-resource households with pregnant women and pre-teen children. Through hands-on learning, participants learn the skills and motivation needed to choose and prepare healthy and safe meals for their families. Available in 14 Indiana counties. More
Exploring MyPyramid with Professor Popcorn
Provides a nutrition education curriculum for youth in grades 1-6. More
Family Nutrition Program
Available to food stamp recipients in 53 Indiana counties. Through programs in homes and community settings, participants develop the knowledge and skills in nutrition, meal planning, food purchasing, and food preparation and safety. More
Fun with Food
Provides educational activities to help children, parents, and educators discover good nutrition together. More
Have a Healthy Baby
Prenatal nutrition education program consisting of six lessons that emphasize nutrition and lifestyle choices — smoking, drinking, and drugs. The program is research-based and taught by trained, caring professionals. More
Promoting Family Meals
Provides resources for family meal promotion. More
Raising Healthy Eaters
Geared for parents and providers of children ages 2-5, classes include activities, food preparation, and discussion focusing on nutrition, eating behaviors, and parenting. More
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