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  Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

  Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program news, programming and other resources from MSU Extension.

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  Jump Into Foods & Fitness (JIFF)

  Jump Into Foods and Fitness (JIFF) is a research-based curriculum that features eight “Kangaroo Jumps” or sessions that help kids ages 8 to 11 (grades 3 to 5) learn the importance of nutrition, increased physical activity and food safety.

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  SNAP-Ed

  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program (SNAP-Ed) teaches participants how to establish healthy eating habits and increase their time spent being physically active, while staying within a limited food budget.

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  Cereal, it’s what’s for breakfast!

  Published on June 30, 2014
  Pick low-sugar, whole grain cereals to start your day off right.

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  Taking protective measures while having fun in the summer sun!

  Published on July 7, 2015
  Understand the dangers of UV rays and take precautionary measures when outside this summer.

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  Ten cents a meal for school kids and farms

  Published on April 22, 2016
  State pilots a project for Michigan school kids and farms to support agriculture economic development and children nutrition.

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  Helping children build resiliency amidst trauma and pain

  Published on November 2, 2015
  Eight steps that build resilience in the face of trauma, pain and stress.

• Parents are vital in preventing early childhood obesity

  Published on January 7, 2013
  Research indicates that obesity in young children continues to be a health concern in the U.S.

• Sleep apnea in children

  Published on November 6, 2013
  Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA) affects one to three percent of children and left untreated can cause serious, long term health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.

• Pack a healthy lunch with MyPlate

  Published on February 17, 2012
  MyPlate can serve as a guide for lunch ideas that are easy to pack, taste good and provide the proper nutrition that school-aged children need to perform well in school.

• Is snacking healthy for kids?

  Published on July 30, 2013
  Research indicates that 27 percent of children’s daily calories may come from snack foods. Snacking can be healthy if it is incorporated with nutrition and physical activity.

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  Children are curious – prevent accidental poisonings

  Published on December 11, 2014
  In the blink of an eye a family gathering can go from joyous to tragic, make sure medicines and cleaning supplies are secured.

• Food safety for children under age 5

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Children are more susceptible to foodborne illness.

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  Halloween safety: Tips for safe trick-or-treating and more

  Published on October 28, 2015
  Plan ahead for your evening of family fun.

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  Got milk!

  Published on July 31, 2014
  Breakfast on the Farm at Crandall Dairy.

• Food safety at childcare facilities

  Published on September 30, 2015
  Teachers and other personnel often come in contact with the food served to the children and should be familiar with safe food handling practices.

• Nurture your child’s mental health and make parenting easier by understanding how our brains work

  Published on December 7, 2015
  Experts share tips for parenting with the brain in mind.

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  Building a foundation for the responsible child

  Published on September 10, 2015
  Help your child learn about responsibility with these tips.

• Breastfeeding: Feeding expressed breast milk to your baby

  Published on December 19, 2012
  Expressed breast milk can provide the nutrients of breast milk when you cannot be with your baby.

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  Is my child ready to stay home alone?

  Published on May 4, 2016
  Advice for parents and youth on staying safe while home alone.