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Community Health Administration Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Eat Smart/Move More
Location Nutrition and Physical Fitness Bureau 899 North Capitol Street, NE (202) 442-5876 (202) 442-2837 Fax
Mission The mission of the Washington, DC EAT SMART MOVE MORE - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) is to develop and implement community-based nutrition education programs for families with young children, youth, the elderly and individuals with special needs who receive or are eligible to receive Food Stamps. The goal of nutrition education in the Food Stamp Program is to provide educational programs that increase, within a limited budget, the likelihood of all Food Stamp recipients making healthy food choices consistent with the most recent dietary advice as reflected in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Food Guide Pyramid.
EAT SMART/MOVE MORE is funded by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and with matching state and local support. EAT SMART/MOVE MORE is a partnership between the District of Columbia Department of Health Community Health Administration Nutrition and Physical Fitness Bureau and Department of Human Services, Income Maintenance Administration.
Program Description EAT SMART/MOVE MORE provides adult and youth programs to increase food security, encourage Food Stamp participation, and promote health and disease prevention among low-income DC residents. EAT SMART/MOVE MORE programs are interactive educational and include topics such as:
- Self-sufficiency
- Food Budgeting
- Managing Resources
- Food Preparation Skills
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Cooking Demonstrations
Food Safety and Sanitation
Making Healthy Food Choices
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