Youth Programs are designed by Michigan State University Extension to assist children in making wise food choices. A nutrition instructor will work with the teacher and children on a series of fun activities.

Programs are educational and fun. Children will learn about the food pyramid, what a 5-A-Day plan is, and all kinds of different food choices to meet their daily requirements.

Topics that will be discussed include: 

• Food Guide Pyramid 
• Breakfast Plans 
• 5-A-Day Plan 
• Proper Hand washing 
• Choosing Healthy Snacks 
• Food Safety 

• Eating Right is Fun is a joint project with the Food and Nutrition Department and the 4-H Department. 
• Team Nutrition is a national initiative designed to motivate, encourage, and empower schools, families, and the community to work together to continually improve school meals and to make food and physical activity choices for a healthy diet.  For more information on Team Nutrition, click here.

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