In Stark County, our adult EFNEP team uses the Eating Smart, Being Active curriculum. Eating Smart, Being Active is research-based nutrition, food safety, and food resource management education curriculum from Colorado State University Extension and the University of California at Davis.

New EFNEP LogoEating Smart, Being Active focuses on simple messages related to food and nutrition and gives participants a chance to apply new information through interactive activities.  A food sampling, small incentives, and physical activity are included with each of the nine lessons.

Lesson Topics:

Eating Smart, Being Active is an Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) curriculum for adults caring for children.

Lesson 1.  Welcome to Eating Smart - Being Active (90 minutes)
  • Families know what they will be learning throughout the series
  • Participants accurately complete the required entry forms
  • Knife safety skills
  • Educational Enhancement -  Cutting board and OSU pen
Lesson 2.  Get Moving! (90 minutes)
  • Families enjoy being active  
  • Participants accurately complete the 24-hour food recall
  • Educational Enhancement - Beach ball
Lesson 3.  Plan, Shop, $ave (90 minutes)
  • Families plan and shop for meals and snacks that are healthy and within their budget
  • Educational Enhancement - Grocery list pad
Lesson 4.  Fruits & Veggies:  Half Your Plate (90 minutes)
  • Families increase the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables they eat every day
  • Families make half their plates fruits and vegetables
  • Educational Enhancement - Produce brush
Lesson 5.  Make Half Your Grains Whole (90 minutes)
  • Families choose at least half of their grains as whole grains
  • Educational Enhancement - Measuring cups and spoons
Lesson 6.  Go Lean With Protein (90 minutes)
  • Families choose lean protein foods and keep all their food safe to eat
  • Educational Enhancement - Food thermometers and safe food temperatures magnet
Lesson 7.  Build Strong Bones (90 minutes)
  • Families get enough calcium from low-fat or non-fat dairy foods or other foods high in calcium  
  • Educational Enhancement - Liquid measuring cup
Lesson 8. Make A Change (90 minutes)
  • Families limit foods high in fat, sugar, and salt
  • Educational Enhancement - OSU Water bottle
Lesson 9. Celebrate! Eat Smart & Be Active (90 minutes)
  • Participants celebrate new knowledge and skills to make healthy food and activity choices
  • Participants accurately complete the required exit forms
  • Educational Enhancement - Cookbook and graduation certificate