Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County (CCE Monroe) piloted a new program in 2022 called the County Nutrition Program. It was designed to expand access to resources for residents of Monroe County. If you or the organization you work for have been looking for ways to provide your community with nutrition education and resources, see the programs below for opportunities.
Programs for adults use evidence-based curriculum that targets behaviors shown to reduce unhealthy weight gain and chronic disease. The County Nutrition Program offers a wide array of topics, mainly focusing on increasing consumption of nutrient dense foods, stretching your food dollar, and increasing physical activity.
Children’s programs include interactive nutrition activities, food preparation, active games to keep kids engaged and have fun while they are learning. Topics include replacing sweetened drinks with low-fat milk and water, eating more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, eating fewer high-fat and high-sugar foods, and playing actively 60 minutes a day.
Programs for seniors cover the unique needs of people age 65 and over. The County Nutrition Program frequently offers classes for seniors at town recreation centers, senior centers, and libraries. Topics focus on important subjects like eating healthy on a budget, how nutrition affects bones and joints, heart health, and the importance of physical activity.
A lot of families find it difficult to focus on nutrition when they have a busy household or picky eaters at home. Nutrition topics for families offer advice on getting kids involved in the kitchen, planning your meals ahead, stretching your food dollar, and providing balanced nutritious meals to the family.
The CCE Monroe County Nutrition Program is funded in part through the County of Monroe. For more information, contact County Nutrition Educator Ally Miller at 585-753-2552 or http://arm346@cornell.edu.
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