Family Nutrition Health Education Program
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Description
The program specifically teaches families about proper diet, health/wellness, label reading, precise cooking techniques, and physical movement.
Goal / Mission
The objectives of the FNHE program are to reduce incidents of chronic disease and improve nutrient intake and general quality of life by:
• Access to food that meets nutritional needs
• Preparing and serving meals that are nutritious
• Managing food-related resources, including WIC and SNAP
• Access to benefits available through other community agencies and services
• Increased knowledge about physical activity
• Access to food that meets nutritional needs
• Preparing and serving meals that are nutritious
• Managing food-related resources, including WIC and SNAP
• Access to benefits available through other community agencies and services
• Increased knowledge about physical activity
Results / Accomplishments
The FNHE Program has presented hands-on, interactive, and relationship-driven educational resources to our clients in partnership with Self Regional’s Oncology Disease services department, and Community Initiatives, Inc.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Food Bank of Greenwood County
Primary Contact
Andrea White
Food Bank of Greenwood County
222 East Ave.
Greenwood, SC 29646
864.323.6450
awhite@foodbankgreenwood.org
http://www.gwdfoodbank.org/
Food Bank of Greenwood County
222 East Ave.
Greenwood, SC 29646
864.323.6450
awhite@foodbankgreenwood.org
http://www.gwdfoodbank.org/
Topics
Economy / Food Insecurity
Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Health / Physical Activity
Health / Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Health / Physical Activity
Organization(s)
Food Bank of Greenwood County
Date of implementation
8/1/2023
Geographic Type
Rural
Location
Greenwood, South Carolina
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Target Audience
Children, Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Older Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Submitted By
Andrea White