Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Explore healthy options. Make nutritious food choices. Move to feel better. It all adds up to a healthy you.


Are you or someone you know interested in improving you and your family’s health,
saving money at the store, and basic nutrition tips?

Our educators have the resources and skills to conduct EFNEP nutrition education classes in person or at a distance for both
adults and youth audiences. EFNEP has materials and educators who can serve both English and Spanish audiences.  


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The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is an educational program conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.EFNEP is targeted to families with limited income, particularly parents and other adult caregivers who have primary responsibility for feeding young children, as well as youth and pregnant teens. EFNEP classes focus on how to choose and prepare healthy foods, manage grocery budgets and be active. EFNEP has been conducted in Tennessee for over 50 years.

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EAT
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breakfast (overall nutrition of food groups) information, recipes, and cooking videos
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MOVE
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Sit less. Move your way. Browse at-home exercises. Learn more.
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Save
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Make a list. Compare prices. Keep food safe. Learn more. (May go away)