Youth EFNEP

Who can be an EFNEP participant?
Any youth from a limited-income family living in a rural or urban area.

Who delivers the education?
Paraprofessionals and volunteers

Nutrition education for youth covers the following areas:

• Breakfast
• Snacks
• Food labels
• Food safety
• Food science
• Fitness
• Healthy food choices

What type of education is provided?
Program assistants and volunteers provide education using a curriculum called "Food Works." Youth receive six to seven lessons on average.