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.

For more information about ESNY  click here or contact the program supervisor,  Jennifer Colletti,  by email jac99@cornell.edu or by calling our new ENSY number at 516-433-7970, ext 22.

For our ESNY participant flyer: click here

ESNY Newsletter: click here

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COMMUNITY NUTRITION PROGRAMS                 

Nutrition programs for a variety of audiences:

* Classroom presentations for youth:  click here

* Community group presentations for parents and child care providers: click here

* Community group presentations for other adults: click here

Contact: Jennifer Colletti, jac99@cornell.edu , 516-433-7970 ext 22 for more information.

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FARMER’S MARKET NEWS

Nassau County Farmer’s Market Locations & Schedule:

Elmont Farmers’ Market –
TBD

Garden City Farmers’ Market - 101 County Seat Dr., off Old Country Road, behind Supreme Court
TBD

Glen Cove Farmers’ Market – Village Square
TBD

Hewlett Farmers’ Market – Grant Park
TBD

Hicksville Farmers’ Market – Kennedy Memorial Park, between Jerusalem & Broadway, near LIRR Station
TBD

Long Beach – Kennedy Plaza Farmers’ Market – 1 West Chester Street
TBD

Locust Valley Farmers’ Market - 115 Forest Avenue, across from Post Office
TBD

Massapequa Farmers’ Market – Wesfield Sunrise Mall, Sunrise Highway
TBD

New Cassel Farmers’ Market – First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury, 212 Garden St., parking lot
TBD

Port Washington Organic Farmers’ Market - Town dock Main Street
TBD

Rockville Centre Farmers’ Market - Sunrise Highway & intersection of Long Beach Road
TBD

Roosevelt Community Farmers’ Market – Roosevelt/Freeport Family Health Center, 380 Nassau Road, parking lot
TBD

Roslyn-North Hills Farmers’ Market - Christopher Morley Park, Searingtown Road
TBD

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FOOD AND NUTRITION LINKS

For more information on food, nutrition and health:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – 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/

MyPlate – http://www.myplate.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://otda.ny.gov/main/programs/nutrition/

USDA’s National Agriculture Library/Nutrition  - http://www.nutrition.gov

U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services – Healthfinder – http://www.healthfinder.gov