FoodWIse Programs and Services
Dane County FoodWIse Nutrition Educators teach group lessons to all ages at many sites in the Dane County community. These lessons are available in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Through these lesson series, participants can learn how to plan and shop for budget-friendly meals, incorporate healthy fruits and veggies into your diet, and how to stay active as a family and as an individual.
Our programs are designed for people who meet certain income requirements. See more information here.
FoodWIse Curricula & Programs
Eating Smart, Being Active
- Parent & caretaker lesson series
- Cooking skill development
- Food resources management
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StrongBodies
- Adult fitness & health lesson series
- Strength building designed for older adults
- Reduces risk of chronic diseases
Youth Lessons
- K-12 students in-school, after-school, & summer
- Various curricula
- Trying new foods and exercises, learning about the important of nutrition
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Teen Cuisine
- Teen nutrition & cooking series
- Active cooking exercises
- Simple recipes for students to take home
Seniors Eating Well
- Older adults lesson series
- Nutrition and eating for long life and good health
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Healthy Weighs For Less
- Food Pantry Education
- Making the most of food dollars
- Simple recipes for pantry-goers
Early Care Education
- Lesson series for ages 0-5
- Parents & children learning and trying things together
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…and many more programs!
To learn more about hosting, joining, or referring someone to a class, please contact Jackie Gehin at Gehin.jackie@danecounty.gov or 608-224-3714. We can help find the course that best fits your needs!
