For thirty years a basic nutrition education program has saved money on future health costs and current food costs, and helped families and youth in South Carolina have better nutrition and quality of life.
Activities are innovative, hands-on and fun.
The program's main goals are to help participants make healthy, nutritious food choices and stretch their food dollars. Participants' better nutrition and diet enhances their overall health, and better food resource management leads to greater self-sufficiency and productivity. Teachers are paraprofessionals trained and supervised by Clemson Extension area agents and state specialists. They also develop an individualized food and fitness plan. Adults learn to handle and store food properly, cut the fat in their diets and lower the cost of groceries.