EFNEP, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, is a federally funded educational program conducted through the Cooperative Extension Service in every state and U.S. territory. In North Carolina, EFNEP is administered through NC State University and NC A&T State University. For decades, EFNEP has been helping limited resource youth and families with children learn how… Read more »
Resource Category: Education - ECE - Move More
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less Program
Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less is a weight-management program that uses strategies proven to work. Each lesson informs, empowers and motivates participants to live mindfully as they make choices about eating and physical activity. The program provides opportunities for participants to track their progress and keep a journal of healthy eating and physical activity… Read more »
Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces Guide
A Guide to Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces (Hi-Resolution Version) A Guide to Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces (Low-Resolution Version) A Guide to Creating Active Outdoor Play Spaces (Reduced ink version for printing)
Cook Smart, Eat Smart Cooking School
The Cook Smart, Eat Smart curriculum teaches cooking techniques that can be used to build a repertoire of entrees and side dishes to encourage preparing and eating more meals at home. There is an emphasis on healthy preparation techniques, simple ingredients and limited use of prepared foods. In addition, information is presented to help participants… Read more »
Color Me Healthy
Color Me Healthy is a program developed to reach limited-resource 4 and 5 year-old children with fun, interactive learning opportunities on physical activity and healthy eating. Along with resources for professionals interested in getting trained in the program, the web site offers a variety of materials for parents as well. Visit the Color Me Healthy website to… Read more »
Before-School Walking Programs
This guide gives an overview of the value of providing elementary and middle school students with opportunities for walking and biking, including the possibilities for improving attendance and academic achievement. It features examples of five before-school walking programs at schools around North Carolina. Stepping Into What’s Next: How Before-School Walking Programs Can Help Students Get… Read more »
Be Active Kids
Visit the Be Active Kids website.
Active Recess
Active recess is a great way to help students reach the 30 minutes of physical activity required for all North Carolina K-8 students each school day. Watch the video to learn how to implement active recess in your school.