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 What
is Eat Smart New York?
Eat Smart New York is a FREE
program promoting healthy lifestyles and financial fitness.
How can ESNY help you?
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Free and
confidential services meet the unique needs of foodstamp
applicants and recipients.
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Participants are empowered to make informed decision
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Healthy diet and lifestyles are encouraged.
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Financial resources can be reviewed.
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Hands-on activities enhance learning.
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Frequent visits and follow-up promote behavioral changes.
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Referrals are available to other agencies.
What will you learn?
· Plan
thrifty menus
· Stretch
food dollars
· Read
food labels
· Budget
household finances
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Use the Food Guide Pyramid
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Plan nutritious meals for pregnant moms, infants and children
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Meet the nutritional needs of seniors
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Manage weight for optimal health
· Increase
activity at any age
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Prepare healthy meals in a flash
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Serve healthy snacks for kids
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Cook for one or two
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Cook from scratch
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Use leftovers creatively
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Store and prepare food safely
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Grow a vegetable garden
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Preserve food by canning or freezing
How Does ESNY work?
Referrals are made for all
foodstamp applicants and recipients.
Trained Nutrition Program Associates work with individuals and groups to
determine needs and goals.
Sessions are conducted at homes,
community centers, work sites or other convenient locations.
Weekly or bi-weekly meetings are
scheduled for up to one year.
For more information on ESNY contact:
Frank McDonald
phone: 518-885-8995 Ext. 221
email: fem28@cornell.edu
or
call 1-800-443-0107 ext. 2230 |
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ESNY brochure
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What people are saying about ESNY!
"Nicole, the Nutrition Program Associate, taught me how to read
food labels so I make better food choices. I'm spending less and
saving more. I couldn't have done this without your program."
-Crystal, ESNY participant
"Reading food labels has made me
more aware of what I'm feeding my family."
- Kathy, ESNY participant
"I frequently refer our clients for
advice on how to eat better during pregnancy. The feedback is
always positive."
- Julie, RN Planned Parenthood referring agency
"Our clients enjoy informative
classes about cooking, food safety and nutrition. I believe these
classes are worthwhile and are done creatively which makes learning
fun."
- Sharon, Activities Therapist Substance Abuse Clinical Services
contracting agency
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