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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is designated to help limited income families acquire skills necessary to maintain nutritionally-sound diets. You can learn about nutrition individually or in small groups. Most participants complete the EFNEP curriculum in fewer than 12 months. For more detailed information about EFNEP contact Linda Ashburn, at lashburn@umd.edu.

Participants Learn How to:

• Choose healthful food for their families
• Plan and prepare quick meals
• Choose nutritious snacks for children
• Prepare new foods and recipes
• Use safe food handling techniques
• Compare prices and save on food bills 

To enroll in the EFNEP Program, contact Extension Nutrition Assistant: Lois Manfull lmanfull@umd.edu

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For more information, contact Lynn Little

Last updated: 10/25/2011