- Author: Evelyn Morales
Fresno and Madera Counties' UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program has a long-standing partnership with the Fresno State Dietetic Internship Program. This blog post is part of our Intern Reflections Series.
The past two weeks at UC Cooperative Extension were really enlightening for me about the nutrition content that is taught in schools and for adults. I was given the opportunity to help team teach a few classes over the two weeks. The first class I taught was very brief, but still was a good experience. The classes that I taught allowed me more time to teach and speak on the topics, which made me quite apprehensive at first. Once I finished teaching the class, I felt great, like the information I taught was detailed and understandable for the participants. Going into the final class, I was no longer nervous at all and I just had fun while teaching. By teaching multiple classes with different content, it helped me come out of my comfort zone and it showed me that I do not have to be nervous about teaching.
During my time at UC Cooperative Extension I also got to work on a Nutrition Corner. The theme that I was given was fall and my display board is titled “Fall Into Nutrition.” Completing the Nutrition Corner definitely made me become more creative in how I presented the nutrition information, and I had a lot of fun creating the board. I can't wait to see where my Nutrition Corner board goes!
Overall, the experience at UC Cooperative Extension was really great. It allowed me to experience a lot of different things and see how we get nutrition education out to children and adults.
- Author: Ruth Salazar
The UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program partnered with Dairy Council of California, Madera County and Public Health for this year's Summer Meals in Madera County. The event's goal was to provide meals to children during the summer as well as provide fun physical activities.
Young girl enjoying her time while playing the parachute activity
The event took place on June 29, 2018 at the McNally Memorial Park in Madera, where they provided information booths and free physical activities. The physical activities took place after the children were given their healthy meal. Staff established an area in the park where CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) activities could take place such as parachute, parade around, and frog on the lily pads. Physical activity games where provided for about 200 children from the age range of K-5th grade.
UC CalFresh staff Austin and Coraima explaining a CATCH activity
Elizabeth competing to capture the flag
During the games, other staff educated children on the MyPlate through games and brochures. While at the booth children were explained the importance of following the MyPlate and incorporating a balanced meal while including the five food groups.
Young boy enjoying himself through the parachute activity
Children showcasing frogs on the lily pad.
