About Family Nutrition Program
The Family Nutrition Program is an integral part of the Ohio State University Extension Family & Consumer Sciences program. FNP is a partnership between the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services and Ohio State University Extension in an effort to improve the nutrition of families and individuals who are food stamp program participants or eligible nonparticipants. Ohio State University Extension's Family Nutrition Program is funded by Midwest Region Food and Nutrition Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Pickaway County FNP Program Assistant Tracy Ison provides educational information information through basic food and nutrition demonstrations, newsletters, fact sheets, individual consultations and group educational sessions. Tracy teaches participants basic nutrition, food safety, meal management and tips for thrifty shopping. She encourages participants to make make healthful food choices and helps families eat better for less!
County Family Nutrition Program News
Make Vegetables the Centerpiece of Your Meal
Make Vegetables the Centerpiece of Your Meal
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest we eat at least 2 1/2 cups of vegetables each day. Why? Vegetables provide vitamins, minerals, and natural substances called "phytochemicals."
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Make Fall Fruits a Part of Your Daily Diet
Make Fall Fruits a Part of Your Daily Diet
Eat a variety of fruits every day. Colorful fruits provide vitamins, minerals and chemicals your body needs to: maintain good health and energy levels; protect against the effects of aging; and reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
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