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Community Nutrition Education Program The Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP) enrolls limited-resource families in a personalized, thorough, long-term educational experience. The goal is for every enrolled family to consume a diet that promotes good health and to acquire an adequate amount of nutrient-dense foods every day through effective use of available resources. Community Nutrition Hot Topics Community Nutrition Education Program Brochure Adult Nutrition Education
Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
CNEP provides weekly nutrition education by one-to-one visits in homes
or small learning circles within neighborhoods and pre-formed groups
in Tulsa, Creek, and Wagoner Counties. Topics cover food budgeting,
meal planning, shopping, meal preparation, food safety, and general
nutrition education. Enrolled participants select lesson topics to meet
their individual interests and family needs. Most federal food assistance
program participants are eligible to participate including food stamp
eligible individuals.
The Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP) reaches youth in two
ways - by visiting the classroom and through an after-school program.
Nutrition Education Assistants offer the six lesson Eat Well, Be Healthy
curriculum to elementary students. Lesson topics include the food guide
pyramid, serving sizes, food and kitchen safety, eating a good breakfast,
healthy snacking, and putting it all together.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans Food and Nutrition Information Center USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Listed below are several programs and publications offered by Cooperative Extension to assist families with planning for their future. Who Gets Grandma's Yellow Pie Plate is a seminar dealing with
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So you are thinking about starting a business. Is a home-based or small business for you? While there is not a required skill set, below is a list of characteristics found to be most helpful in starting a business. How do you measure up?
Cooperative Extension has a workbook, Home-based Business: Putting
It All Together, which is an excellent resource for those wanting to
start a business. Available for $5 at the Extension office (4116 E.
15th Street, Tulsa, OK 74112-6198), this guide walks you through the
steps necessary to start your business. You also may want to consult
the Oklahoma Home Based
Business Association for further information.
The Oklahoma Home and Community Education (HCE) groups have a rich history in Tulsa County. Established more that 67 years ago, the groups have enriched the lives of families though education, fellowship and community service. Although the organization has undergone several name changes - Home Demonstration Clubs, Extension Homemakers, and Family & Community Education Groups - their mission remains the same. To encourage individuals to live up to his/her potential and encourage participation in all phases of family and community life. The organization has as its purpose:
Monthly educational programs are presented in each group on topics
such as:
2002 County Officers President - Jo Harkrider In addition to educational lessons each month, the groups participate in a variety of activities including the Tulsa County Free Fair, cultural arts tours, OHCE Week, annual holiday luncheon, special interest workshops, and community service projects. Group members also receive a monthly newsletter with helpful tips as well as information on upcoming events. There are 12 HCE groups in Tulsa County. Meeting times and days are:
For membership information, contact the Extension office at 918-746-3706.
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The two things certain in this world are death
and taxes. Although death is a certainty for us all, we don't want to
think about it. Therefore, one aspect of financial management that is
often overlooked is estate planning. Failure to carefully plan for this
eventuality may result in an inability to achieve your objectives. In
estate planning, objectives vary from family to family, due to differences
in resources, number of children, and value judgments. Common objectives
listed by families include one or more of the following: