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University of California
Cooperative Extension
Placer/Nevada Counties
11477 E Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 889-7350
Dan Macon
County Director
Adult Nutrition Education
Adult, Parent and Family-Centered Education
OUR WORK
The CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Placer/Nevada teaches series-based nutrition workshops to eligible adults in Placer and Nevada Counties, utilizing several research-based curricula (see list above). The adult curricula focus on planning affordable, nutritious meals and including physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle. CalFresh Healthy Living conducts adult education classes for a wide range of audiences, including parent groups, CalWORKS recipients, and local food banks.
IMPACT
- 100% of participants who ate fast foods reported they will eat fast foods less often within the next week
- 90% of participants reported they will eat foods from all five food groups each day more often within the next week