Nutrition Education

The County of Lake, Public Health CalFresh Healthy Living Office is dedicated to providing evidence-based nutrition education to students Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, families, and the community at large. Nutrition education efforts include a diverse array of activities:

• Interactive, budget-friendly recipe cooking classes and cooking demonstrations
• In-school and after-school nutrition lessons with taste tests of local fruits and vegetables
• Development and promotion of nutrition wellness policies
• Support and enhancement of farm to school programs, community gardens, and local farmers' markets
• Cultivation of multidisciplinary coalitions with community stakeholders and health-oriented organizations
• Free nutrition information at County-wide events

Nutrition Guidelines / Policies

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) MyPlate Food Guide
• California School Wellness Policy
• School Lunch Guidelines
• Dietary Guidelines
• Smart Snacks in Schools

Nutrition Education Programs

• Harvest of the Month
• Rethink Your Drink

Recipes & Nutrition Tools

• Champions for Change: Eat Better
• Eat Fresh
• Alliance for a Healthier Generation Product Calculator
• Good and Cheap (PDF)