Nutrition Education
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What is the Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP)?
WNEP is a federally funded program that provides information and educational programs to low income families, youth and individuals in Shawano and Menominee Counties.
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How can we help you?
The Nutrition Program can provide information and assistance to you and your family on these topics:
- Preparing healthy meals
- Managing your food money
- How to shop and stretch your food dollars
- Helping your children eat healthy snacks and meals
- Cooking skills
- Increasing physical activity for yourself and with your family
- Food safety to prevent food-related illnesses.
Youth Education
We provide school nutrition programs that educate children on proper diet, food safety, health and fitness. Click here to view healthy snack recipes used in the classroom.
Should I Buy Organic Foods?
Organic Food Standards and Labels: The Facts – Explains what the organic label means on foods and how to identify organic foods in the grocery store.
Links of Interest
- Shawano Food Pantry Directory
- UW – Extension WNEP (Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program)
- USDA Food Recalls
- USDA Food Product Dating Fact Sheets – “Sell by Feb 14″ is a type of information you might find on a meat or poultry product. Are dates required on food products? Does it mean the product will be unsafe to use after that date? Here is some background information which answers these and other questions about product dating.
- Eggs (ENC-Egg Nutrition Center) – www.eggnutritioncenter.org
- Gluten-free food labeling
- Food Insecurity and Obesity: Understanding the Connection
- Make Better Choices When Eating Out
- What You Eat During Pregnancy Matters
- Fast Food Survival Guide
Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program is now on Facebook!
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If you have any questions regarding WNEP in Shawano County, please contact:
| Jennifer K Gauthier, WNEP Coordinator Shawano County & Menominee County/Nation N172 Hwy 47/55 – PO Box 1179 Keshena, WI 54135 Phone: 715-799-5600 EXT 5713 Email: jennifer.gauthier@ces.uwex.edu |
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Kyla Hischke, Nutrition Educator Shawano County & Menominee County/Nation 311 North Main Street, Room 101 Shawano, WI 54166 Phone: 715-526-6136 * 715-526-4875 Email: kyla.hischke@ces.uwex.edu |
