PVAMU CEP EFNEP Live

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Let's kick off this summer with with a a block party filled with health, food, fun, fitness, and nutrition. Music provided by DJ G-Rose

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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program   The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is currently implemented by Prairie View A&M University – Cooperative Extension Program in Fort Bend, Harris and Starr counti...

YUM...WHATS IN THIS BURGER 🍔!

Lentil Bean Burger https://ncefnep.org/?p=3179

Nutrition Facts labels can help us choose healthier foods, but only if we know what to look for! Here are a few tips to keep in mind when checking nutrition labels.

First, look at the serving size. All the other information on the nutrition label applies to the serving size, but your portion size (the amount you actually eat) may be bigger or smaller than the serving size listed on the label. So, if the serving size is ½ cup but you ate 1 cup, then remember to double the amount of calories and other nutrients.

Percent Daily Values (%DV) tell you how much of a certain nutrient you will get from the product. If the label says “10% Total Fat,” this means one serving of the food is 10% of all the fat you should be eating each day. However, Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet. You may need more or less than 2,000 calories per day. This means that you might need more or less than 100% of the nutrients listed on the label each day.

In general, aim for a low percent Daily Value (5% or less) of

*Saturated fat
*Trans fat
*Cholesterol
*Sodium
*Added sugars

Aim for a high percent Daily Value (20% or more) of

*Vitamins
*Minerals (like potassium, calcium, and iron)
*Fiber

It’s also helpful to remember that the ingredients on the bottom of a food label are listed in order of most to least. So if you want to know what’s in your food, the products at the beginning of the ingredients list are the ones you should look at most closely.

Resources:

Eatright.org , FDA & Heart.org

We hope to see you. We know it’s a little last minute but if you can make it and/or interested, come on out.

Look out guys, it’s an EFNEP Christmas!!! We celebrated the holiday with an ugly sweater contest. Tell us your thoughts about our sweaters.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Thinking of a new way add a TWIST to your Thanksgiving dinner? Try this TASTY recipe to satisfy your taste buds. For more information about this recipe and other information on how we can help serve your local communities, please contact us for more information. Happy Holidays from the EFNEP family.

Thanksgiving Sausage and Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash Add a TWIST to your Thanksgiving dinner. Try this TASTY recipe to satisfy your taste buds.

Happy Holiday from the Harris County Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Here are some tasty holiday recipes the whole family can enjoy. Be sure to contact our office for more information about these recipes or more information about our services.

CEP-EFNEP Thanksgiving on a Budget Budget friendly holiday recipes that your family will surely enjoy.