Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month!

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We have resources on many different topics in food and nutrition. Call 734 4453 if there is something you don't see here.

EatSmart NY | Food Safety | Breakfast | Ingredient Substitutions | Serving Sizes vs. Portion Sizes

Classes are scheduled regularly - call our office for upcoming classes.

EatSmart NY

Eat Smart New York! (ESNY) is a nutrition program available to participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

In Chemung County, New York, 17% of residents are living in poverty (US. Census Bureau 2012). Low income is associated with numerous health problems, including obesity, chronic disease, and poor pregnancy outcomes. Positive changes in food, nutrition and physical activity practices are integral to avoiding the negative consequences of these health conditions.

The objective of ESNY is to improve the likelihood that persons elIgible for the SNAP program will make healthy food choices within a limited budget and choose physicallyactive lifestyles consistent with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPlate.

The goals of the national SNAP-Ed program are to promote:

• Eating fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk products every day.
• Being physically active every day as part of a healthy lifestyle.
• Balancing caloric intake from food and beverages with calories expended.

Classes are conducted typically in small group settings, on topics such as nutrition, meal planning, food preparation, food safety, and food budgeting.

SNAP-Ed Connection

• Tested recipes from the SNAP-Ed (Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program) Connection
• Recipes

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Food Safety

Eat smart! Here are downloadable documents to help you keep food safe and clean and reduce the risk on illness:

Beware: Keep Food Safe

Food Safety Begins at the Grocery Store

Food Storage

Fresh Produce Safety

Kitchen Safety

Recommended Storage Times for Milk and Milk Products

Safe Food - Picnic Safely

Summertime Food Safety Booklet

The Healthy Fridge

Vacuum Food Sealers

Wash Hands Often

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Breakfast

Breakfast is truly the most important meal of the day. It provides your mind and body with the energy they need to perform.

Call CCE at 734 4453 for fun, innovative breakfast ideas!

Here are downloadable documents:

Give Your Day A Brighter Start

Morning Meal Choices

Breakfast Tips

Plan A Breakfast

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Ingredient Substitutions

Many popular or traditional recipes are high in saturated or trans fats. Most can be modified to imporve their nutritional composition. CCE will gladly help you with any recipe modifications.

Give us a call at 734 4453.

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Serving Sizes vs Portion Sizes

Watching portion size is just as important as the foods you choose to eat when trying to reduce your blood cholesterol level and maintain a healthy weight.

Some downloadable documents are provided for you here:

How Much Are You Eating?

How Much Is A Serving?

How Much Is A Serving? - B

Making Sense of Portion Sizes

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Eggs-tra-Care-for Spring Celebrations
(from FIGHT BAC!)

"Small Steps" Newsletter

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