NUTRITION EDUCATION

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WNEP (Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program) education is supported by the USDA Food Stamp Program, UW-Extension, FoodShare Wisconsin, and local partners.In Wisconsin, FoodShare can help provide a healthy diet. To find out more about FoodShare in Waukesha County, families with minor children can call 262/695-7971 or if you are elderly or disabled, call 262/548-7708. For more information on FoodShare Wisconsin, go to this web site http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/foodshare/ To find out if you are eligible go to: www.access.wi.gov ( Access to Eligibility Support Services for Health & Nutrition) This website is a quick and easy way for people who live in Wisconsin to see if they might be able to get help through Wisconsin 's health and nutrition programs.

Waukesha County UW-Extension Nutrition Education Program

Program Mission: Empower limited income individuals and families to make healthy food choices by providing practical and reliable nutrition, food safety and budgeting information.

What do we teach? All of the Nutrition Education offerings emphasize easy to prepare, low cost, nutritious food selections, and safe food preparation. We teach nutrition using the USDA dietary guidelines, which stress eating a variety of foods with plenty of grains, fruits, and vegetables while limiting fat, sugar, sodium and alcohol. In addition, we teach strategies for stretching the food dollar or food stamps.

Areas of Specialization: The Waukesha County Nutrition Education Program targets limited income families and individuals. Program focus is on:

• Practical and Reliable Information on Nutrition, Food Safety and Budgeting
• Food Buying and Resource Management Practices to Insure Having Enough Food to Eat
• Maximize Family and Individual Nutrition to Reduce Health Risks

TOPIC AREAS

• Food Assistance Directories
• Waukesha County Nutrition Coalition
• Related Links of Interest (nutrition, health, food safety)
• 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• for more information about the new food guide pyramid, visit www.MyPyramid.gov
• Monthly Nutrition Topics
  • Nutrition TipSheet May/June 2008 (2 pages, 108 KB
  • Lower your risk of Heart Disease (2 pages, 99KB)
  • Cleaning supplies that can save you money (2 pages, 60KB)
  • Vary your Veggies (2 pages, 157KB)

STAFF

If you have any questions regarding Nutrition Education in Waukesha County, please contact:
Waukesha County - UW Extension
Administration Center Room G22
1320 Pewaukee Road
Waukesha, WI 53188-3869
Phone: 262-548-7877
Fax: 262-548-7787
Office Hours: M-F, 8 AM - 4:30 PM

UW-Extension provides opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA requirements.

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