Family Nutrition Program

Carolyn Whittington
Program Assistant
Family Nutrition Program

Sponsored by a grant of the Midwest Region Food and Consumer Service, United States Department of Agriculture

What is the Family Nutrition Program?

The program offers classes that teach participants about nutrition, meal planning, food shopping and food safety. The target audiences for the program are adults with limited resources.

Participants in this program can expect to:

• Use the 2005 Dietary Guidelines to improve personal and family nutrition including increased variety of food choices and improved consumption of nutrient dense foods. 
• Apply shopping and budgeting strategies that improve and/or family resources to provide an adequate food supply for the family.
• Use recommended meal management practices such as modifying recipes and selecting inexpensive foods.
• Make use of recommended food and kitchen safety/sanitation practices to have a safer food supply.

How Can I Participate in the Family Nutrition Program?

We offer programming in Clinton and Fayette Counties. Please contact: 

Carolyn Whittington
Family Nutrition Program Assistant
OSU Extension Fayette County
740-335-1150

or

Pat Brinkman
Extension Educator
   Project  Administrator 
OSU Extension Fayette County
1415 US Rte 22 SW Suite 100
Washington CH  OH  43160
Phone: 740-335-1150

or

Fayette County Job & Family Services
133 S. Main Street
Washington CH OH 43160
PH: 740-335-0350

All programs are offered to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis. All programs are offered to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis.

More Helpful Information for You

The Family Nutrition Program’s (FNP) mission is to increase the ability of individuals and families with limited resources to use their food dollars and stamps appropriately and to provide a safe meal environment. This is accomplished by providing free, informal, and easily accessible educational programs throughout the community. These programs focus on developing knowledge and skills related to nutrition and meal planning, food purchasing, preparation, and safety, and resource management. Family Nutrition Program participants are taught in group sessions by a nutrition program assistant. 

Links to Helpful Web Sites

Food and Nutrition Information Center
Food and Drug Administration Home Page
Nutrient Data Laboratory Food Composition Data
Welcome to The American Dietetic Association on the Net!
Fast Food Facts - Interactive Food Finder
Mama's Dining Room
Ohioline - OSU Information
Healthfinder - consumer health information
Parenting the Preschooler Newsletter
National Network for Family Resiliency Parenting Site
Better Business Bureau
National Safety Council