What Is The Family Nutrition Program (FNP)? FNP Programs Available FNP Newsletter More Helpful Information Connections to Web Sites

Welcome to the Union County  Family Nutrition Program     Dianne May Extension Program Assistant Family Nutrition You can send me e-mail at:  may.127@cfaes.osu.edu What Is The Family Nutrition Program? In Union County, the Family Nutrition Program (FNP) helps limited resource individuals and families by offering programs in: Nutrition Training in which participants will learn to use the Food Guide Pyramid, a guide to daily food choices, as set by the United States Department of Agriculture. Meal Planning by learning to balance menus and plan recipes for low-cost meals that meet the requirements of the Food Guide Pyramid. Food Safety by discussing appropriate preparation and storage of foods to prevent food borne illnesses. Food Preparation which will teach basic food preparation skills needed to insure product satisfaction for easy, simple and nutritious meals. Shopping Skills which will provide budgeting tips for better management of food dollars so an individual may make informed decisions on time, effort and money.

The Family Nutrition Program is sponsored by a grant of the Midwest Region Food and Consumer Service, United States Department of Agriculture.

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Family Nutrition Programs Available

All programs are offered to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Contact OSU Extension, Union County at 937.644.8117 or 800.589.8584 (Toll free to Union County residents) Monday through Friday, 8 am  till 4:30 pm for dates, time, and locations of Family Nutrition Programs.

PROGRAMS:

New Beginnings

Are you ready for a new beginning??  One way to accomplish this is by eating healthier and stretching your food dollars.  The New Beginnings programs, held at the OSU Extension Office, will help you learn how to plan and prepare healthier meals and snacks while stretching your food dollars with some smart grocery shopping techniques.  Check the Calendar of Events for times and topics of these programs. All programs will be held in the Union County Agriculture Center, 18000 State Route 4, Marysville, in the Buckeye Meeting Room.

Senior Basics
(Second Tuesday of the month - Except for May)
Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
at the Union County Agricultural Center, 18000 State Route 4, Marysville.

Call the Union County Extension Office at 937.644.8117 for current topics that will be discussed at Senior Basics or contact Dianne at may.127@cfaes.osu.edu for more information.

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More Helpful Information For You

The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) centers its teaching upon research-based information, such as the USDA's Dietary Guidelines and land-grant university research, including The Ohio State University and its Ohio State University Extension.  Most of the programming is done through small class settings but may also include displays, and the distribution of newsletters and fact sheets.  Class situations might include food or cooking demonstrations, recipe sampling, analyzing food labels or recipes, informational videos and educational material for home use.  Audience participation is encouraged. 

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Connections to Web Sites

Ohioline - OSU Information
The Kitchen Link- What's Cooking on the Net
Recipe Finder
Food and Drug Administration Home Page

Individuals with disabilities who wish to request accommodation for participation in Extension Educational programs should contact the Union County Office at least 15 working days prior to the scheduled event.

Ohio State University Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring  that all research and related educational programs are available to clientele on a  nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,  sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.  This  statement is in accordance with United States Civil Rights Laws and the USDA.

Keith L. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, Ohio State University Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868

If you have trouble accessing this page and need to request an alternate format, contact Drudy Yoakam at yoakam.1@cfaes.osu.edu.

Updated: March, 2008