Eat Well Nutrition Education Program
Eat Well Nutrition Education Program
A program for healthy eating
University of Maine Cooperative Extension Eat Well Nutrition Education Program is free to income eligible adults with children and children.
Participants learn
how to stretch food dollars;- new ideas and recipes for healthy meals;
- how to prepare great snacks;
- meal planning for busy people;
- cooking skills;
- how to make favorite recipes healthier;
- how to keep food safe; and
- tips for a healthy lifestyle.
Eat Well is making a difference in Maine!
In fiscal year 2012, 575 adult participants throughout Maine demonstrated improved behaviors in healthier eating (92%), food resource management (87%), food safety (66%), and physical activity (36%). Read more about how Eat Well is making a difference in Maine.
We offer
- Individual and group lessons in homes or community sites including schools. For more information contact your local county office.
- Food Workshops: Planning, Shopping & $aving
- Nutrition Workshops: Preparing healthy meals and snacks, saving money on groceries, improving cooking skills, and keeping foods safe to eat
Video Series: “10 Steps to a Healthier You”
UMaine Extension’s video series 10 Steps to a Healthier You can help you save money while while making healthy food choices for you and your family. Each video is one step to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle.
UMaine Extension offers nutrition education in every Maine county. For information on nutrition programs near you, call your county’s toll-free number.
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) currently operates in all 50 states, including Maine.