Posted: October 6, 2015
Nutrition Links: A Food and Nutrition Program for Low-income Families; Fresh Harvest: Children Grow in the Garden
Nutrition Links: A Food and Nutrition Program for Low-income Families
Eating healthy on a budget can be a significant challenge for many families. Nutrition Links is a program offered through Penn State Extension that provides evidence-based nutrition education for low-income families. Hands-on cooking opportunities along with practical strategies help families make better nutrition and health decisions. Child care providers can host Nutrition Links programs as a valuable family engagement opportunity that can encourage healthy practices at home and in the child care setting. (K7.3 C2 CDA2) Fresh Harvest: Children Grow in the Garden
Planting, growing and harvesting a garden provide opportunities for growth and development in young children on multiple levels. From learning the origin of food to exposure to new and healthy foods, children benefit from the experience. This lesson explores practical ways to garden with children in a variety of settings, offers important tips for success and ideas for incorporating nutrition education. (K7.3 C2 CDA1)
