NC EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

NC EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program The official page of the North Carolina Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program at NC State University. territory.

EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative Extension Service in every state and U.S. In North Carolina, EFNEP is administered through NC State University and NC A & T State University. Program participants gain knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed choices about low-cost, nutritious foods, and t

o better manage their family food budgets and become more self-sufficient. Communities with EFNEP draw upon professional and organizational relationships to tackle social and health disparities associated with hunger, malnutrition, poverty,
and obesity.

Walking is a great way to work movement into your day! 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️👟 For a little extra intensity, try adding one or all o...
06/05/2026

Walking is a great way to work movement into your day! 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻‍♂️👟

For a little extra intensity, try adding one or all of these simple modifications into your walk:
- Choose a path with hills.
- Walk at a medium pace for 2 minutes, then walk quickly for 30 seconds, and repeat this throughout the walk.
- Walk backwards or sideways to work different muscles.

Make sure to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine, and stop if you feel any pain.

Check out the tasty program EFNEP Educator Amanda Bremseth has been cooking up for youth in Buncombe County!
06/04/2026

Check out the tasty program EFNEP Educator Amanda Bremseth has been cooking up for youth in Buncombe County!

06/04/2026
Today is ! 🚲 Biking is a great way to stay active. Biking outside is a great way to enjoy time outside. If biking outs...
06/03/2026

Today is ! 🚲 Biking is a great way to stay active. Biking outside is a great way to enjoy time outside.

If biking outside is not an option, many recreation centers and gyms have indoor, stationary bicycles you can try!

Make sure to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise routine, and stop if you feel any pain.

06/03/2026
06/03/2026
June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month! 🌽🍊🫑🍉🫐🥕 When buying fresh, try to follow the “FIFO” rule--“First in, ...
06/01/2026

June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month! 🌽🍊🫑🍉🫐🥕 When buying fresh, try to follow the “FIFO” rule--“First in, first out”--by eating fresh produce in the order you buy it.

And remember, fresh fruits and vegetables are great, but frozen or canned fruits and vegetables also have great health benefits if these are cheaper or easier to find!

Chicken salad is a great addition to salads or sandwiches. This recipe from Texas EFNEP can be made with canned chicken ...
05/29/2026

Chicken salad is a great addition to salads or sandwiches. This recipe from Texas EFNEP can be made with canned chicken or try it with leftover shredded chicken.

 

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. Chances are you know someone who has some type of food allergy. If you are feeding ...
05/28/2026

May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. Chances are you know someone who has some type of food allergy.

If you are feeding a group and don’t know if someone has an allergy try to avoid these top 9 common allergens:
-peanuts
-milk
-shellfish
-tree nuts
-eggs
-fish
-soybean
-wheat
-sesame

Grilling season is here! Make sure you are keeping your food safe when grilling.-separate raw meat from other foods -kee...
05/25/2026

Grilling season is here! Make sure you are keeping your food safe when grilling.
-separate raw meat from other foods
-keep cold foods cold until you are ready to cook them
-cook food to a safe temperature
-make sure the grill itself is clean

https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/pdfs/Grill-safety-infographic-508c.pdf

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