Through a long standing partnership with UCCalFresh, all Jobs 2000 students complete a 4-week comprehensive nutrition class series centered on eating healthy and being more physically active.

Students are encouraged to eat healthfully by increasing their consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean-protein and low-fat dairy. They also learn ways to reduce the sugar, salt, and fat they consume.

Join us in congratulating our series graduates! (Left to right: Mike, Elaine, Anika, Elizabeth, Alexandria, Berenice, Ryan, and Nicole)

During the series students were exposed to affordable and easy to make healthy recipes.  Ryan (pictured above) led the way by volunteering to make a vegetable dip for his fellow classmates. This is what he had to say: “It made me aware of what to eat and how much… [it] made me aware of how much fat is in the food I eat.”

Students also enjoyed the activity dice. They learned that being active doesn't have to mean working out in a gym for hours at a time. When the goal is to get moving, every little bit counts!

Here is what the Jobs 2000 graduating class had to say about what they learned:

“The entire class has opened my eyes [to] several nutrition facts such as budgeting, looking at nutrition facts, and taking what I put into my body seriously” – Geniesha 

“I have learned so much with this nutrition class. I can't wait to teach my children healthy eating habits. I didn't know that my children are watching my bad eating habits. I am definitely changing starting today!” – Sarah 

“I learned how to better food plan...”    - Alexandria 

During the series, students gained the skills and knowledge necessary to propel them towards a healthier lifestyle. We wish them the best of luck on this journey!