Nutrition Education Program Resources
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Adult, Young Adult, and Youth: Education, Data Collection and Reporting
Program Delivery Checklists, Email Submission Document & Best PracticesAdults and Young Adults:
Checklist: Lesson delivery, data collection and reporting by week
Checklist: Contents of Complete Adult or Youth Adult Record
Checklist: Email Submission Document
Checklist: Record Storage – Method differs by data collection method
Youth Groups:
Checklist: Lesson delivery, data collection and reporting by week
Checklist: Contents of Complete Youth Record
Checklist: Email Submission Document
Checklist: Record Storage – Method differs by data collection method
Best Practices: Data Submission and Communication
Best Practices: Timeframes for Quality Assurance Expectations for Data Submission and Communication
Adult and Young Adult Lesson Delivery, Data Collection, Documentation and Reporting
EFNEP Program Resources
Best PracticesBelow are tools, resources, and materials for best practices for EFNEP programming.
Best Practices: Data Submission and Communication
Best Practices: Timeframes for Quality Assurance Expectations for Data Submission and Communication
Adults and Young Adults:
Checklist: Record Storage – Method differs by data collection method
Youth Groups:
Checklist: Record Storage – Method differs by data collection method
Lesson observation forms
- Lesson delivery observation form – Guidance for use
Fillable PDF Form for Lesson Observations- Data collection observation form - Guidance
- 3-Pass System – 24-Hour Diet Recall observation form - Guidance
- Electronic lesson delivery observation form - Guidance
Time Tracking example – secure correct form from Regional Data Manager (Metropolitan staff time tracking)
10-Tip SheetsThese tip sheets were developed to take the place of the ChooseMyPlate.gov 10 Tip Sheets that were discontinued.
- Add more veggies to your day
- Be an active family
- Build a healthy meal resource
- Choose healthy meals as you get older
- Eating away from home
- Eating on a budget
- Liven up meals with vegetables and fruits
- Make better beverage choices
- Make half your grains whole
- Nutrition goals graphic
- Save more at the grocery store
- Stay healthy with fruit
- Vary your protein routine
Core Nutrition MessagesFNS Core Nutrition Messages
This set of 16 nutrition education messages, implementation guidance and supporting content (such as tips, recipes, videos, and activity sheets and games for kids) address whole grains, low fat milk, fruits and vegetables, and child feeding. These messages were designed specifically for the populations WIC, SNAP, Child Nutrition and other Federal nutrition assistance programs serve.
Developed by USDA, Food and Nutrition ServiceFarmers' Market Nutrition Education Program (FMNP)Food PreservationAccess the Food Preservation Page here.
Justice for All PostersAccording to Cornell University Cooperative Extension (CUCE) the federal requirement is that staff have a Justice for All poster in any room where public meetings or programs are held.
Linked here is one of the approved Justice for All posters (of which there are three).
Marketing and Recruiting MaterialsSelect this link to access the Marketing and Recruiting Materials.
MyPlate ResourcesThere are a number of useful materials and resources for use on the MyPlate Site.
This site offers toolkits and Apps for use by program participants.
National and State Nutrition ProgramsNational EFNEP Program, Resources, and Guidelines
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is funded through the United State Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
National EFNEP Policies, Procedures and GuidanceBest Practices in Nutrition Education for Low-Income AudiencesEFNEP Digital ResourcesEFNEP Resources, Education, and Tool Kits for use in EFNEP.
These pages include Social Media posts which can be used as provided or edited to meet your program needs.
Research Studies conducted with and about EFNEPNational EFNEP Impact ReportNational Impact Report - your efforts directly contribute to these outcomes!
National Program Development Resources & Partnerships
New York State Programs
Nutrition Facts InformationUsing Nutrition Facts Label and MyPlate to Make Healthier Choices
Resources from the Food and Drug Administration about the new Nutrition Facts Label.
Handouts available in English and Spanish.Physical Activity IdeasAccess the Physical Activity and Worksite Wellness Ideas here.
Policies, Procedures and GuidelinesAccess the Policies, Procedures, and Guidance Page here.
Program Service Agreements/Confirmation Letter TemplatesProgram Service Agreements / Confirmation Letter (MOA)Template
Developed to assist in defining program expectations with partner agencies. The documents should be modified to meet local needs.- provided by New York City
Recipes approved for use in EFNEPAccess the EFNEP Approved Recipes here.
Access recipe preparation videos by curriculum here.
- These videos include Eating Smart * Being Active, Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness, Food Hero, Get Fresh, and USDA Team Nutrition Cooks.
Preparedness and Resiliency Cookbook: Guide to help a family prepare and plan for 14 days of meals and snacks.
Training and Professional developmentSelect this link to access available training and professional development opportunities, include eCornell Navigating for Success (eNFS).
Video ResourcesSelect this link to access to video resources for use in EFNEP.
EFNEP Funding: Association and RegionEFNEP Funding: Association and Regional located on the Management page.
EFNEP Web Resources