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Presented By:
Amy Gannon, MS, RD, LDExtension Specialist & SNAP-Ed Coordinator
Joeline SwannNutrition Outreach InstructorMonongalia County Extension Service
What is the WV Family Nutrition Program (FNP)?
The family nutrition program is comprised of: Nutrition, food, and physical activity projects designed to
help limited resource families youth and adults improve their health.
We provide nutrition education to adults and children in a variety of community settings including work force development programs, faith-based organizations, schools, and day camps.
We are funded by SNAP-Education (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program) and by the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
Goals and Objectives FNP
FNP encourages the adoption of healthy lifestyle behavior by:
Teaching nutrition education using the USDA’s MyPlate and Dietary Guidelines
Providing hands-on nutrition education lessons and food demonstrations
Cen$tible Nutrition for adult audiences
Show Me Nutrition for school-based youth
Wild & Wonderful Camp Challenge for summer-based youth
Helping participants to stretch their food dollars, plan menus, and read food labels
Encouraging participants to devote more time to being physically active
Collaborating with state and local agencies to form the WV Nutrition Network
Target Audience Family Nutrition Program targets :
Youth at schools, preschools, and summer camps where more than 50% of participants are eligible for the free/reduced lunch program.
Limited Resource adults living at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
Program Delivery FNP programs range from the direct delivery of
nutrition information to social marketing campaigns in over 40 counties by the following individuals: 50 Nutritional Outreach Instructors
50 County Agents
2,000 volunteers
Summer Camping 2013 Program Summary
19 Nutrition Outreach Instructors
22 Counties
1800 children
92 camps delivered
13 Energy Express Camps
1 Independent Camp
20 4-H Camps
47 Partner Camps
11 Preschool Camps
14% 1%
22%
51%
12%
Breakdown of Camp Type
Energy ExpressIndependent4-H PartnerPreschool
FNP Community Camping Partners
Boys and Girls clubs
4-H programs
YMCA programs
Summer school programs
Energy Express programs
Community health center programs
Soccer clubs
Colleges
Libraries
City parks
Day care centers
Preschools
Vacation Bible Schools
FNP Summer Camping Programs
Provide a continuity of nutrition education during the summer months
Research shows many children gain weight during the summer
Provide a safe, fun, and enriching learning environment for preschool aged and 9-12 year old children
Provide an opportunity to partner with community organizations and other USDA programs, such as the Summer Food Service Program, to reach needy children
Provide opportunities for children to be physically active and receive healthy food tastings outside of the school environment
Preschool Nutrition Education and Summer Camping
Why Preschool Nutrition Education? 30.8% of WV preschool children are
either overweight or obese (compared to 24% nationally)
3/4 of US children spend time in organized childcare- an ideal setting for promoting healthy behaviors in young children
12% of WV children live in poverty (compared to 10% nationally)
FNP’s Pre-K Program: About the Lessons
Scripted lessons are used, each beginning with a nutrition-related book
Other components include:
Food tasting experiences
Hands-on nutrition activities which engage the five senses
Examples include: food art, coloring, manipulating new foods and other kinesthetic activities
Lessons on food safety, healthy food choices and the benefits of physical activity
Barb Trogdon, Youth NOI teaching a preschool lesson in Wayne County.
Teacher Response to the Program
“I loved how there was an activity at the end of each story read. I feel that
the kids really enjoyed it.”
“We enjoyed this because it introduced children to different foods that some
may never try. It also provided parents with recipes and nutritional ideas and
facts. The children and staff loved the program and enjoyed the foods that
were involved.”
“It was very beneficial to our children. It helped break up the monotony of the
day and gave them something to look forward to.”
Opportunities for Partnering with FNP
Are there opportunities in your library to partner with the Family Nutrition Program?
Questions?