Nutrition Programs

Nutrition

The WSU-Pierce County Extension offers the public a variety of nutrition/food related programs.

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The following programs are Food $ense programs.

The Square Foot Nutrition Project is garden-enhanced nutrition education for elementary students in schools where 50 percent or more of the children receive free or reduced-price meals. Students grow Pacific Northwest crops such as peas, potatoes, salad greens and radishes. Lessons to promote health and wellness are taught in the classrooms and schoolyard gardens using interactive learning activities.

EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federal and state funded project designed to teach nutrition and shopping basics to parenting adults. There is no cost to eligible participants.

HealthWi$e, the Food $ense Nutrition Adult Program is a federally funded project working in collaboration with local community organizations. HealthWi$e is designed to teach food bank and food stamp eligible adults and seniors cooking, nutrition, and shopping skills. Our goal is to reach adults that are not eligible for other free nutrition programs.

The Food Safety Advisor Program teaches a 45-hour course in safe food handling, basic understanding of food borne illnesses, dietary guidelines, and nutrition and health issues. Volunteers then assist the extension office in public outreach programs, including a food safety hotline, booths at fairs, farmer’s markets and other community events.

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Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S Department of Agriculture, and Pierce County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.


	Nutrition The WSU-Pierce County Extension offers the public a variety of nutrition/food related programs. Food $ense The following programs are Food $ense programs. The Square Foot Nutrition Project is garden-enhanced nutrition education for elementary students in schools where 50 percent or more of the children receive free or reduced-price meals. Students grow Pacific Northwest crops such as peas, potatoes, salad greens and radishes. Lessons to promote health and wellness are taught in the classrooms and schoolyard gardens using interactive learning activities. EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federal and state funded project designed to teach nutrition and shopping basics to parenting adults. There is no cost to eligible participants. HealthWi$e, the Food $ense Nutrition Adult Program is a federally funded project working in collaboration with local community organizations. HealthWi$e is designed to teach food bank and food stamp eligible adults and seniors cooking, nutrition, and shopping skills. Our goal is to reach adults that are not eligible for other free nutrition programs. The Food Safety Advisor Program teaches a 45-hour course in safe food handling, basic understanding of food borne illnesses, dietary guidelines, and nutrition and health issues. Volunteers then assist the extension office in public outreach programs, including a food safety hotline, booths at fairs, farmer’s markets and other community events.	WWW.MYPYRAMID.GOV Steps to a Healthier You


	Contact us: 253-798-7180\| Accessibility \| Copyright \| Policies Address: 3049 South 36th, Suite 300 Tacoma, WA 98409 \| Driving Directions Cooperating agencies: Washington State University, U.S Department of Agriculture, and Pierce County. Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Extension office.