Cornell Cooperative Extension

Chautauqua County
Children Playing in a Lake
Image by Linda Bartlett

Learn the benefits of being active

This photograph depicts a woman shopping at a mobile produce market, making healthy food choices from an array of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Image by CDC/ Amanda Mills

Learn how to save money when buying fruits and vegetables

yogurt
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Learn how much dairy adults and children need each day

Reduce Sugar Sweetened Beverages

Learn to make better beverage choices

Eating Smart * Being Active

This class series is for low-income adults who are raising children. This series can be taught at an agency with a group of adults or as a series of home visits. During this series of 8 hands on, interactive classes, adults will learn to:                     

  • Buy Healthy food with your money and SNAP or WIC benefits.
  • Make recipes your children will love.
  • Plan nutritious meals that save time and money
  • Prepare delicious dishes with less salt, sugar, and fat.
  • Use food labels to make healthy choices.

Last updated April 27, 2020

Food & Nutrition

Who's Eligible?

Families working to make ends meet. Families participating in:

  • SNAP
  • WIC
  • Medicaid
  • Head Start
  • Free or reduced price school lunches

The program teaches ways that low income families and youth can improve health by teaching how to:

  • Eat more fruits and vegetables.
  • Drink fewer sweetened beverages.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Be physically active.

Topics being presented are:

  • Get Moving
  • Plan, Shop, $ave
  • Fruits & Veggies: Half Your Plate
  • Make Strong Bones
  • Go Lean with Protein
  • Make a Change
  • Celebrate! Eat Smart & Be Active