Show Me Nutrition

Note: Only Community Wellness Planners with the Office of Nutrition Education are eligible to implement this program.

Show Me Nutrition is a comprehensive nutrition curriculum that teaches youth from preschool through junior high school to have a healthy lifestyle.

Target Audience(s):

Children and youth in grades K-8

Objectives:

Participants will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of washing hands and other hygiene procedures,
• Identify the food groups,
• Realize that food comes from a variety of sources, and
• Recognize the importance of physical activity.

Total Number of Modules or Sessions: 6

Total Number of Hours for Program Delivery: 3-6 hours

Program Delivery:

• Educational Class
• Demonstrations
• Group Discussion

Primary Contact:

Dr. Sylvia Byrd, shb5@msstate.edu