Groups usually choose to cover five or six of the eleven chapters. Expectant moms use a different workbook to address their special needs and help them learn how to feed their baby during the first years. Snohomish County Older Adult Nutrition Education Series helps limited-income seniors budget their food dollars, offers nutrition and food safety information and provides recipes scaled down for one or two servings that are nutritious, easy and low cost. This program offers information in a fun Bingo game format with a different Bingo game for each topic. Groups of 5-10 older adults meet once a week for four sessions, culminating in a grocery store tour with transportation provided.
Seniors enjoy sampling the foods provided in the sessions.
Great Beginnings is designed for limited-income pregnant and parenting teenagers. Hands-on activities, games and videos help these young moms learn how to make healthy food choices for themselves and their child. Easy, low-cost, nutritious snacks and beverages, along with recipes, are shared with the groups, who usually meet at alternative schools throughout the county. Cooperative Extension programs and employment are available to all without discrimination. Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local Cooperative Extension office.