1. “Bringing Knowledge to Life”
For More Information
on Our Nutrition
Education
or
To Schedule a Series
Contact:
Jacalenne Buentello
Program Associate
MSU-Extension
Health and Nutrition Institute
Phone: 313.463.1225
Email: Buentel2@msu.edu
WAYNE COUNTY
NUTRITION EDUCATION
PROGRAM
1400 Oakman 2nd FL
Detroit MI 48238
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WAYNE COUNTY
NUTRITION
EDUCATION
PROGRAM
Recent research provides compelling
evidence that poor nutrition impacts
the behavior of children, their school
performance, and their overall
cognitive development. – Tufts
University
According to the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention, three-
quarters of health care spending now
goes to treat “preventable diseases.”
They say many or most are linked to
diet. – New York Times
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity
employer. Michigan State University Extension
programs and materials are open to all without
regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender
identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability,
political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status,
family status or veteran status.

2. MSU-Extension
Offers two types of
Nutrition Programs:
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education
Program (EFNAP) and Supplemental
Assistance Program Education (SNAP-ED)
assists families acquire the knowledge, skills,
attitudes, and changed behavior necessary
for nutritionally sound diets; improve eating
and lifestyle behaviors as a preventative
approach to reducing diet-related health
problems.
Curriculums
Show Me Nutrition
Evidence based curriculum of 6-8 sessions
provided to youth’s grades pre-k to 8th with
age appropriate literacy based education in
areas of nutrition, food safety, physical
activity, body image and media influence on
health choices.
We offer 6 or 8 week, 1-2 hour session
Classes or One Time Presentations.
We can form classes any place you can
create a group.
We can attend Church events, Fairs,
Community Events, Farmers Markets,
and all events.
“I am saving money on my
groceries and I am a more
conscious eater now!” –SNAP-Ed
Participant
The Benefits Include:
 Learning about MyPlate
 Planning Meals & Grocery Lists
 Food Safety
 Importance of Physical Activity
 Comparison Shopping
 Stretching Your Food Dollars
 Making Healthier Choices
Participants Receive:
 Hands on Nutrition Lessons
 Small Group Sessions
 Food Demonstrations
 Food Samples
 Incentives
 Certificate of Completion
Eat Healthy, Be Active
Healthy Food can be delicious, and physical
activity can be fun. Eat Healthy Be Active is
an opportunity for adults to learn the skills
needed to make healthy eating and regular
physical activity part of their lifestyles.
Cooking Matters®
Chefs work with participants in a hands on 6
weeks series teaching the basics of selecting
nutritious, budget friendly ingredients and
preparing healthy meals.
Cooking Matters® for Teens and Adults
Cooking Matters® at the Store
Cooking Matters® for Childcare Providers
Eat Smart, Live Strong
This is a 6 session series to help older adults
improve their health by increasing fruit and
vegetable intake and becoming more
physically active.