NUTRITION
Improving The Health of Nassau Residents…….
The focus of these programs is to enhance the health of residents by reducing the risks of obesity and chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, through the promotion of healthy lifestyles, especially nutrition and physical activity.
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EAT SMART NEW YORK
“Free” nutrition programs for families and individuals receiving food stamps and other low income parents of children under 20 years of age.
Contact: Louise Spangle, jls27@cornell.edu , 516-292-7990 ext 12 for more information.
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COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS 
Nutrition programs for a variety of audiences including youth, adults, parents, teachers, and child care providers.
Contact: Jennifer Colletti, jac99@cornell.edu , 516-292-7990 ext 22 for more information.
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CCE-NASSAU RESOURCES
LIVING BETTER – A newsletter from CCE-Nassau featuring nutrition, health, parenting and consumer news. Receive 4 copies/year for a $5 enrollment.
* To view a sample copy: Download file
* To receive Living Better or to send a gift enrollment to a friend: Download file
HEALTHY HEART SNACK CHOICES – Resource Guide
Contains over 60 heart healthy snack recipes for all ages.
Download file
HOW TO USE THE NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Download file
HEALTHY SNACK IDEAS
Download file
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FARMER’S MARKET NEWS
Nassau County Farmer’s Market Locations & Schedule for 2009…
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FOOD AND NUTRITION LINKS
For more information on food, nutrition and health:
American Dietetic Association – http://www.eatright.org
Cornell University Nutrition Works – http://www.nutritionworks.cornell.edu
Fight BAC (food safety) – http://www.fightbac.org
Foodkeeper (food storage) – http://fmi.org/consumer/foodkeeper/
MyPyramid – http://www.MyPyramid.gov
Nassau County Department of Health – http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/health/
National Center for Home Food Preservation – http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/index.html
New York State Department of Health – http://www.health.state.ny.us/prevention/nutrition/index.htm
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/fsnep
USDA’s National Agriculture Library/Nutrition – http://www.nutrition.gov
U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services – Healthfinder – http://www.healthfinder.gov