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Thursday, February 16, 2012

Adult Nutrition Series Spring 2012

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION

Eating Right is Basic

 Adult Nutrition Series Spring 2012

Day:          Wednesdays      Time:  1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location:    Demo Kitchen and Conference Room A,
              20 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI.

Week 1-    Wednesday, March 28, 2012
               Enrollment, Behavioral Checklist
      and 24 Hr. Food Recall at Entry
                  Introduction/MyPlate        
               Hands On Food Activity, Recipe
              
Week 2-    Wednesday, April 4, 2012
                  Nutrition and Physical Activity Needs,
      Caloric Balance
                Hands On Food Activity, Recipe
              
Week 3-    Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Reading and Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label, Portions and Serving Sizes, Sodium, Sugar, Fat
                   Hands On Food Activity, Recipe
                         
Week 4-    Wednesday, April 18, 2012  
                  Fruits & Vegetables
                  Hands On Food Activity, Recipe
    
Week 5-     Wednesday, April 25, 2012
                   Make Half Your Grains Whole Grains
                  Hands On Food Activity, Recipe

Week 6-      Wednesday, May 2, 2012
                    Shopping, Menu Planning,  
                    Hands On Food Activity, Recipe

Week 7-      Wednesday, May 9, 2012
                    Protein/Dairy Meat and Beans/Meatless Meals
                    Conclusion Healthy Habits-Behavioral Checklist
                    and 24 Hr. Food Recall at Exit
                    Hands On Food Activity, Recipe


Presented By:
Candace Gardiner
SNAP-Ed Extension Program Instructor
Phone: 517-439-9301
Email: gardin19@anr.msu.edu
Phone: 517-439-9301
Fax: 517- 439-4290

This project has been partially funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), by way of the Michigan Department of Human Services and the Family Nutrition Program at the Health and Nutrition Institute of Michigan State University Extension.  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can help provide a healthy diet and nutrition assistance to people with low income.  To find out more, contact your local DHS office, check online at http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/mars/index.asp or call 1-800-481-4989 for the Food and Nutrition Helpline.