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FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM |
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MSU Extension
ALGER CO. |
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What
is FNP? |
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FNP is the Family
Nutrition Program |
| The Family Nutrition Program is part
of Michigan State University Extension’s
Children, Youth an Family programs. |
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FNP is an free
educational program for county
residents. (The FNP program does have
eligibility requirements. Please call
your local County Extension office for
more information.) |
| FNP is brought to you by Michigan
State University in cooperation with
Michigan Family Independence Agency and
the United State Department of
Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition
Services. |
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FNP can
help you learn how to: |
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Stretch your food dollar |
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Improve your Shopping
skills |
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Make delicious, low cost,
quick and easy meals and snacks. |
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Add a variety to you diet
that can lead to better health. |
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Manage your resources. |
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How is
FNP presented? |
| The Family Nutrition Program
provides educational opportunities |
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nutritional choices: |
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To individuals and small
groups |
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In the home or at other
community locations |
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As a series of nutritional
lessons |
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As a presentation,
covering one topic |
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What does the Family Nutrition
Program include? |
| Nutrition and Resource Management
education by MSUE trained program
associates who utilize: |
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Food Demonstrations (we
provide the food free) |
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Hands-on activities |
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Audio/Visual presentations |
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Discussion groups |
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Research based educational
materials |
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Outcome based evaluation |
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ØIndividual participation |
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Technology |
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Certificate of completion |
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A variety of nutrition
resources |
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| How
can I find out more about the FAMILY
NUTRITION PROGRAM? |
| Call your
local County Extension (every county in
Michigan has one) |
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Here in
Alger County our Phone number is
906-387-2530. |
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Referrals
are welcome. |
