Participants learn to select fruits and vegetables, whole grain, and low-fat dairy products for a healthy diet; to use limited resources to plan, purchase and prepare food for the family; to be physically active every day; and to store and handle food so it is safe to eat.  Topics include: 

•     understanding dietary guidelines
•     understanding the Nutrition Facts food label
•     using the USDA Choose MyPlate nutrition guide
•     balancing the food we eat with physical activity
•     how can MyPlate help me eat more vegetables and fruits?  Eat a rainbow of snacks.
•     decreasing sodium in your diet
•     food safety in the kitchen - avoid cross-contamination - sanitize the kitchen.
•     using a food thermometer
•     What's On Your Plate? - the Dairy Group.
•     the power of protein - variety IS key!
•     food shopping - effective ways to manage your food dollars and eat well