NUTRITION EDUCATION MISSION

Growing numbers of Wisconsin individuals and families are facing economic challenges and the problems of food insecurity. More people are living in poverty, and increasing numbers are the working poor. They are confronted with difficult choices in the areas of food and shelter needs, credit obligations, and high medical bills. In response to the diverse needs and resources of the economically poor, our purpose is to develop and implement community-based nutrition education programs, within a university research-based context. We collaborate with community, state and federal organizations in the design and implementation of nutrition education programs.

We will help low income elderly, families and youth:

• make food choices that are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the Food Guide Pyramid
• manage their food resources and use thrifty shoppping practices for nutritious foods
• use safe food handling, preparation and storage practices

WNEP education is supported by the USDA Food Stamp Program, UW-Extension and local partners. Food stamps can help provide a healthy diet. To find out more about food stamps, call 715-349-2151.

NUTRITION EDUCATION RESOURCES

Annual Report Summary

• Burnett County WNEP 2002 Annual Report Summary (2 pages, 121 KB)

Food and Resource Updates

2005

• March 2005 - Good Health (2 pages, 325 KB)
• February 2005 - Grocery Bargains (2 pages, 62 KB)

2004

• December 2004 - Holiday Season Food Safety Tips (2 pages, 152 KB)
• October 2004 - Low Carb Diets (2 pages, 571 KB)
• August 2004 - Super Summer Snacking (2 pages, 600 KB)
• June 2004 - Dazzling Dairy (2 pages, 165 KB)
• April 2004 - Healthy Bites - Smart Vending Machine Choices (2 pages, 278 KB)
• March 2004 - Healthy Bites - Eating Out Smart (2 pages, 278 KB)

Food Preservation

Preserving food (canning, drying, freezing) can be an economical and satisfying way to provide fruits, vegetables and meats for you and your family. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updates food preservation guidelines periodically to reflect current food preservation research. UW-Extension publishes a variety of food preservation booklets to assist you with safe canning, freezing and drying of foods. These publications may be viewed online at the UW-Extension Publications web site or may be reviewed and purchased at the Burnett County Extension Office.

Contact the Burnett County Extension Office to schedule a free pressure canner safety check or to inquire about upcoming food preservation classes.

RELATED LINKS OF INTEREST

• UW - Extension WNEP (Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program)
• USDA Food Safety

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Nutrition in Burnett County, please contact:

Julie Yezek
Burnett County - UW Extension
7410 County Road K, #107
Siren, WI 54872
Phone: 715-349-2151
Fax: 715-349-2102
Office Hours: M-F, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Email: julie.yezek@ces.uwex.edu