The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is an educational program conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. This program is targeted to families and youth with limited income, particularly families with young children.
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What is the difference between Expanded Food Nutrition Education and SNAP-Ed?
Educators in SNAP-Ed teach nutrition education to food benefit recipients, persons that are eligible and seniors. The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program’s main target is to teach nutrition education to low-income audiences with emphasis on families with young children (age 19 or younger).
Can we get an Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program started at our school?
Please contact the UT Extension Program Director at 615-862-5125 for information regarding the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program in Davidson County.
How can I find classes on preparing nutritious foods?
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is an educational program conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. This program is targeted to families and youth with limited income, particularly families with young children. Families who enroll in it receive a series of lessons about a healthy diet.
What services does SNAP-Ed provide?
We provide an array of Nutrition Education to all SNAP-Ed participants and those that are eligible. Services include but are not limited to: Nutrition Education, Food Demonstrations, Meal Planning, and Budgeting.