Through hands-on learning activities, EFNEP helps children and youth:
- Acquire knowledge of the principles of nutrition, physical activity, and good health.
- Improve the variety of foods consumed with particular emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and calcium-rich foods.
- Acquire skills necessary to select and prepare low-cost nutritious foods that are safe to eat.
- Change behaviors that lead to healthier eating habits and a more physically active lifestyle.
EFNEP children and youth learn to:
- Develop healthy eating habits
- Choose healthy snacks
- Practice safe food handling
- Increase physical activity
“I like learning about new things and cooking ingredients because I can help my parents in the kitchen.”
Participant
How to Qualify for Youth Programming
EFNEP includes programming for a diverse audience of children, youth, and families with limited financial resources and who are eligible for Food Assistance programs such as WIC, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), AFDC, or Head Start.
The primary audiences for youth programming are:
- Students grade K-12th
Impact Data Snapshot
In 2023:
3,558 SC youth served
169 groups across SC counties
89% graduation rate
95% improvement in diet quality
62% improvement in food safety
65% improvement in physical activity
50% improvement in food resource management
30% improvement in food security
Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Program
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