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Kitchen classroom empowers young chefs to pursue healthy choices in Kalamazoo February 2, 2022 Summary: In Michigan, Kalamazoo area Middle schoolers are learning how to eat better and cook for themselves through The Learning Kitchen (TLK), a hands-on cooking and nutrition education program. TLK is designed to educate youth about the MyPlate food guidance system [...]

CrimFit Nutrition Program brings exercise and nutrition education to thousands of Flint kids at home August 15, 2020 Summary: During the COVID-19 pandemic, students and their parents in Flint, MI, are learning how to eat healthy and exercise through a series of online video lessons and safe, socially-distanced outdoor activities. Challenge: Many Flint residents have [...]

SNAP-Ed program helps Detroit seniors improve dietary and fitness habits August 12, 2020 Summary: Detroit seniors are learning how to eat healthier and be more physically active through the SNAP-Ed program Fresh Conversations, a series of 60-minute programs that engage seniors in friendly dialogue about their health. Challenge: Detroit residents face many challenges to healthy [...]