WNEP educational programs are conducted in a variety of settings using strategies that are appropriate for the particular learners. The educational messages that are taught in WNEP are categorized in four statewide program outcomes . Participants will make food choices that are consistent with the Dietary Guidelines and the Food Guide Pyramid. Encouraging physical activity, as described in the Dietary guideline, is an appropriate part of this core outcome. Participants will use safe food handling, preparation and storage practices.
Content focuses on handling food safely from the time of purchase to the storage of leftovers.
Participants will manage their food resources and use thrifty shopping practices for nutritious foods. It is understood that managing food dollars uses the same skills as managing other expenses but issues related to non-food spending should not be the focus of WNEP teaching. Participants will be able to acquire sufficient food to feed themselves and their families. A family or individual that is food secure is able to acquire sufficient food in socially acceptable ways. Family food security can be improved by educating participants about community resources for which they may be eligible and providing information about gardening as a way to obtain more affordable food.