The
Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) is an educational program conducted
by the University of Tennessee Extension Service, Department of Family and Consumer
Sciences. EFNEP is targeted to families and youth with limited income, particularly
families with young children. Families
who enroll in EFNEP receive a series of lessons on how to choose and prepare healthy
foods. Education focuses on... - Selecting
and preparing nutritious foods
- Managing
food resources wisely
- Handling
foods safely
EFNEP has
been conducted in Tennessee for over 30 years and is currently in 10
counties. Through the years, EFNEP has proven
to be a program with significant impacts at a low cost to taxpayers.
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of EFNEP showed that for every dollar spent
to implement the program, $2.48 is saved on food expenditures. This
can reduce the need for emergency food assistance and save money for
other necessities. Click HERE
for more information on cost benefits.
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