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Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP)

Cooperative Extension & Outreach | Consumer & Family Sciences

Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP)

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Mission: To assist limited-resource families and individuals in making simple lifestyle changes to improve the diet and nutritional well-being.

The University of Guam’s Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP) promote making the healthy choice the easy choice in Guam.  Guam residents, adults and children alike, do have access to healthy food, healthy drinks, and physical activity. Our programs teach and promote knowledge and skills that support healthy behaviors.  If you are interested in learning about planning healthy meals, tasty cooking at a lower cost, keeping food safe, and being active, read on for information about our FREE programs!

 

 

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EFNEP – the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program – is a US Department of Agriculture supported program that operates through Land-Grant Universities (LGUs) in every state, in the District of Columbia, and in six U.S. territories including at the University of Guam.  EFNEP is a nutrition education program for limited-resource families. UOG-CNAS has been providing EFNEP education in Guam since 1981.


Here’s a link to the national EFNEP site!

 

 

 

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 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is the family education implement of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  The  Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) manages the SNAP benefits portion of the program and is partnered with UOG-CNAS to implement SNAP-Ed by providing the education that helps family members use SNAP benefits most wisely. Additionally, SNAP-Ed creates community partnerships (like CPY) to prevent obesity in Guam through policy, system, and environmental changes. SNAP-Ed has been active in Guam since 2014.
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The 5-2-1-Almost None is a social marketing campaign to promote a healthier lifestyle for children and their families through four key messages:  

  • 5 - Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day.
  • 2 - Limit screen time to less than two hours per day. 
  • 1 - Aim for at least 1 hour of physical activity daily.
  • Almost None - Drink almost no sugary drinks each day.

The 5-2-1-Almost None campaign is adopted by organizations throughout the island, including schools, grocery stores, mayor’s offices, and housing sites creating partnerships to support 5-2-1-Almost None behaviors for all. 

 

SNAP-Ed provides free activities and resources to partners and the community, including park and playground maps and walking trail maps for northern, central, and southern regions of Guam. The park and playground maps provides the location of safe, accessible community areas for individuals and families to play and be active as well as a list of equipment and utilities available.

 

Walk-a-mile maps identify safe and convenient routes throughout villages that families and individuals can use to walk/run. Click on the "Parks & Trails" tab above to find your map!

 

Along with 5-2-1-AN, SNAP-Ed promotes Smart Snacks for the youth in the community. SNAP-Ed and its partners identify healthy snack options throughout the store and provide Smart Snack recipes that meet school standards to families. Click on the "Food & Nutrition" tab above and scroll through the Smart Snacks dropdown menu.

 

SNAP-Ed also provides virtual demonstrations of selected parks, trails, recipes, and activities for children and their families to enjoy. View these short clips and more by following us on Facebook at UOG-CNEP!

 

   

Statement of Non-Discrimination

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online at this link, from any USDA office, by calling (833) 620-1071, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted one of the following ways:

  1. By mail to:
    Food and Nutrition Service, USDA
    1320 Braddock Place, Room 334
    Alexandria, VA 22314
  2. By fax to:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442
  3. By email to:
    FNSCIVILRIGHTSCOMPLAINTS@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

 

Food Product Nutrition Label

Utilizing software based on nutrition research from universities worldwide, UOG Cooperative Extension & Outreach will create a label from analysis of the product contents and serving size.

Drop-off location: Agriculture & Life Sciences Building, Room 113F
Drop-off hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-3:30PM
Sample turnaround time: Four to seven work days
Cost: $20 per nutrition label

Contact: Clarissa Barcinas, (671) 735-2029, csnbarcinas@triton.uog.edu

 

 

SNAP-Ed: Plan, Shop, Save, Cook

Our Plan, Shop, Save, Cook lessons offer hands-on learning activities to help participants make healthier food choices while on a budget. Participants will learn to read and compare food labels, plan meals, and practice healthy, local recipes.

 

For more information, call our office at (671) 735-2020/30 or click here to register for Plan, Shop, Save, Cook!

Cooking Matters provides grocery store tours to empower individuals and families to shop smart on a budget. Participants can develop their skills for shopping and preparing healthier, affordable foods. Cooking Matters® is a national program by Share Our Strength®. To learn more, visit CookingMatters.org.

For more information, call our office at (671) 735-2020/30 or click here to register for Cooking Matters!

EFNEP: Eating Smart, Being Active

Our Eating Smart, Being Active lessons encourage families with young children to develop skills to manage their food dollars, create healthy meals, and be physically active for themselves and their families. Lessons include hands-on activities on food safety, ways to get active, and tasting budget-friendly meals.

 

For more information, call our office at (671) 735-2020/30 or click here to register for Eating Smart, Being Active!

 Recipes

Gollai Yan Fruta - Info Cards

Fruits and vegetables play an important role in a healthy eating pattern. They provide beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and help to reduce the risk of many diseases like obesity, cancer, and heart disease. Guam has an abundance of locally-grown fruits and vegetables that can be found in farms, backyards, grocery stores, and farmers markets across the island. You can learn more about local produce through these fruit & vegetable info cards created by UOG's Cooperative Extension & Outreach, through the Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP).

 

Avocado

Bean Sprout

Bittermelon

Bok Choy

Bottle Gourd

Breadfruit

Chinese Water Spinach

Coconut

Cucumber

Dragon Fruit

Green Papaya

Guava

Okra

Pomegranate

Pomelo

Pumpkin

Red Taro

Ripe Papaya

Soursop

Starfruit

Sweetsop

Tangerine

Tri Head Lettuce

Wax Gourd

 

 

Parks & Playgrounds

Community parks and playgrounds provide individuals and families with safe spaces to play and be active. They also serve as centers for village activities and promote social, physical, and cognitive development among residents in each village. University of Guam's College of Natural & Applied Sciences, through the Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP), has identified safe and accessible parks & playgrounds across the north, central, and southern regions of the island. Download your village's parks & playgrounds maps below to find safe spaces for you and/or your family to get active. 

 

For information contact
Rye Perez, CNEP Assistant Coordinator
(671) 735-2020/2030
 
Walking Trail Maps

Walking is a free and simple way to get active, manage weight, and reduce the risk for chronic diseases. University of Guam's College of Natural & Applied Sciences, through the Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP), has identified safe and convenient walking routes throughout our island's villages that you can walk today. Grab your walking shoes and water, and download your favorite walking maps below to start taking steps towards a healthier you.

 

For information contact
Rye Perez, CNEP Assistant Coordinator
(671) 735-2020/2030

 

 

Community Nutrition Education Program

Tel: (671) 735-2020/2030
Email: uog.nutrition@triton.uog.edu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/UOGCNEP

Instagram: www.instagram.com/uogcnep 

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