- Author: Consuelo Cid
- Author: Evelyn Morales
- Photographer: Tacu Vang
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.
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!
- Author: DeAnna Molinar
School is out for the summer so we are taking a moment to reflect on the 2013-2014 school year!
Look through our photos below to see how UC CalFresh Nutrition Education teachers made the school year healthier!
- Author: DeAnna Molinar
This year the University of California Cooperative Extension is celebrating 100 years of science and service.
On May 8th, 2014, individuals across the state had the opportunity to 'be a scientist'. From cutting cake to counting pollinators, the day was filled with honoring the vital link between universities and communities.
Watch our videos below to see how UCCE Fresno celebrated 100 years!
- Author: DeAnna Molinar
School is out but new classes are still forming.
Participants in the Fresno Jobs and Beyond program are enrolled in a four week series called Plan, Shop, Save and Cook. Individuals attending this series, delivered by UC CalFresh, learn how to read nutrition labels and the importance of a healthy breakfast.
Watch our video clips below to see Nancy Zumkeller deliver lesson 2 of Plan, Shop, Save, and Cook!
- Author: Shelby MacNab
A message from the USDA
Children need healthy food all year long. During the school year, many children receive free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch through their school meals programs. But when school lets out many of these children are at risk of hunger, which can hinder the learning process.
USDA's Summer Food Service Program ensures children 18 years of age and below, living in income-eligible communities, receive nutritious meals even when school is out. To reinforce this value, FNS has just launched a summer meals support effort on social media to raise awareness about summer meals sites and how these nutritious meals benefit our nation's children. Through a platform known as Thunderclap, this important message can be heard when you and your friends say it together.
By simply clicking a button of support here, a user agrees to share a message with their friends through their Twitter, Facebook and/or Tumblr accounts. That same message will be blasted by those that have agreed to support summer meals during the exact same established time, in this case July 29. Please consider using your social media influence to spread the word about this vital resource for families in need. In doing so, more folks will know how to help kids and teens find a free, nutritious summer meal site this summer!
