Nutrition and Food Science: Be Part of the Solution

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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) helps limited-income, culturally diverse families acquire knowledge and skills to make healthful food choices, and to enhance their self-esteem and personal development. EFNEP is conducted in 10 counties and in Baltimore City using federally allocated funds. Paraprofessionals trained by county educators teach homemakers fundamental nutrition principles, either in the homes of participants or at small group meetings. In addition to EFNEP clientele, Extension educators attempt to reach other low-income or low-literacy individuals who are unlikely to obtain accurate nutrition information from other sources.

Denise Benoit-Moctezuma at Ag Day 06
EFNEP Coordinator Denise Benoit-Moctezuma speaks with visitors at Maryland Agriculture Day, 2006.

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Last updated: 09/13/2007