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Projects and Programs

The following are NUTRITION EDUCATION FOR WELLNESS's current projects, collaborations, and liaisons. These endeavors are diverse, but are linked through commitment to achieving common goals.

Diabetes Detection & Prevention

This multi-state collaborative aims to prevent diabetes and increase awareness of diabetes and related complications.
Engaged Instruction An integration of Cooperative Extension with the Instruction program that provides students with real-life experiences and opportunities for contributing to their community.

Food: Just Grow It!

Hawaii's Agriculture In The Classroom Project that promotes health and wellness through agriculture-related activities.

Food & Money Basics

A beginners' food and money management resource to assist limited income persons to manage their money while making healthy food choices.

Food Safety Resources

A web-based resources site on information for safe food handling at home and community events, food storage and food borne illness.

Fruits & Veggies - More Matters

Development and implementation of strategies and activities aimed at health promotion through increased vegetable and fruit consumption.

Germ City

A project to enhance awareness and improve the effectiveness of hand washing for food safety, personal hygiene and disease prevention.

Hawaii Child Care Nutrition Program

A statewide project to provide assistance and support to child care providers, agencies, and licensing staff.

Healthy Meetings for Wellness

Promotion of healthy eating and physical activity in our meetings, workshops, gatherings and events.
Kauai Kids Too A series of hands-on lessons to help kids practice healthy eating and incorporate daily physical activity.

Lifeskills in Food Education - Integrated & Intergenerational

LIFE-II is an integrated and intergenerational project consisting of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and UH-CES Food Stamp Nutrition Education Project (FSNE). This project provides practical life skills in food and nutrition for Hawaii's limited income population.

Nutrition Integrity

Goal of "practicing what we teach" by aligning our food actions with our nutrition education. Guiding principles, core concepts and action checklists are included.

Nutrition Service for Older Adults

A statewide project to provide evidence-based nutrition education modules (Good Grinding for Wise Dining), monitor the senior nutrition program, and provide training and technical assistance to Area Agencies on Aging and their Nutrition Service Providers.

Produce A Plate

A simplified translation of the Dietary Guidelines using a plate.

Produce an Athlete

Tips on healthful eating with fruits and vegetables for young athletes.

NEW Web Based Resources

Project brings together the projects, resources and collaborations of NEW, Nutrition Education for Wellness.

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Updated July 2, 2008