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UC Cal Fresh Nutrition Education Program (formerly FSNEP), inspire and empower families and individuals to lead healthier lives by teaching them to eat well, stretch their food dollars, and handle food safely. The programs are federally funded by the USDA, and are administered by the University of California Cooperative Extension.We act as a vital bridge between the learning and knowledge of the UC system and our community, tailoring the latest science, curriculum and information to the needs, culture and language of our low-income communities. Our goal is to improve the food choices of school children and their families through education and encouragement to make healthy choices and be more physically active.
We also collaborate with local agencies serving limited-resource families such as youth opportunity centers, migrant education, homeless shelters and Cal Fresh offices.
Our Staff
The UCCE Kings County Cal Fresh staff is dedicated to working with families, schools and agencies to deliver lessons and activities that support making healthful eating and fitness choices. Our local staff is supported by experts from the University of California who are on the cutting-edge of the latest research and curriculum design.
Several times a year, workshops are offered on nutrition and other topics. Designed to address issues of interest to those working in health, education and social services, programs feature knowledgeable UC professionals and research-based resources.
Please contact our office to discuss what options would work best for you!
Programs
Youth UC Cal Fresh partners with teachers or extenders and trains them to deliver lessons and activities from age appropriate curriculum to help youth make more healthful eating and fitness choices.
Family centered UC Cal Fresh classes:
- Classes are delivered as a single workshop or a series of 4 lessons.
- The single workshop covers a variety of topics including portion size, fast food and soda, breakfast, physical activity, and healthy snacks.
- The series covers the following topics: meal planning and food shopping, the dietary guidelines and MyPyramid, reading food labels and food safety.
Nutrition Blog
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Posted 5/17/2012 -
Backyard chickens are pets with perks. Laying hens provide a steady supply of fresh, organic eggs; unusual breeds can satisfy birdwatchers' desire to observe an animal exploring its surroundings; and poultry manure is an excellent soil...
Unripe cantaloupe? Could be, the electronic nose knows
Posted 5/14/2012 -
You know how it works: You stand in the grocery aisle, surreptitiously sniffing the cantaloupes, hoping your nose will lead you to a nice, ripe selection. But when you slice it open in your kitchen, it’s just not as ripe as you had hoped....
