University of Maine Cooperative Extension nutrition education staff provide programming to individuals, families, and community groups to help them make informed choices about food, to promote healthy lifestyles, and to support economic and social well being. Using research-based information and resources, faculty and staff help Mainers make behavior changes by:

• promoting eating well at all life stages; and
• addressing problems of hunger and food security.

Eat Well Nutrition Education Program

Workshops and community programs are available to Maine-based groups on a variety of topics. Nutrition programs and resources available include:

• Eat Well Nutrition Education Program
• Maine FoodCorps
• 10 Steps to a Healthier You video series
• Maine Garden to Lunchroom
• Food and Health publications
• How To Videos
• USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans
• USDA’s MyPlate

For more information contact your UMaine Extension county office or

Kate Yerxa, MS, RD
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
5717 Corbett Hall
Orono, ME 04469
Phone: 207.581.3109
kate.yerxa@maine.edu