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Show Me Nutrition

The University of Massachusetts Amherst Extension Nutrition Education Program (NEP) provides interactive nutrition education lessons for youth in grades Pre-K through eight. We utilize the University of Missouri’s evidence-based curriculum, Show Me Nutrition (SMN), which promotes healthy eating, physical activity, positive body image, and food safety principles.

SMN is taught by NEP, a SNAP Ed implementing agency in schools where at least 50% of the students are eligible for the National School Lunch Program. If you are interested in having a NEP nutrition educator deliver SMN at your school, please contact a UMass NEP Extension office closest to you.

These parent newsletters correspond to each lesson and are available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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    calcium food products

    Calcium: It’s Not Just for Kids

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    food label

    Checking the Nutrition Facts Label

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    myPlate graphic

    Choose MyPlate

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    baskets of strawberries

    Focus on Fruits

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    grains, fruits and vegetables

    Grains, Fruits, and Vegetables

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    3 bowls of hummus

    Healthy and Easy-to-Prepare Snacks

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    healthy foods, measuring tape, stethoscope

    Healthy Body Image

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    cereal bowls

    Jump-Start Your Brain with Breakfast

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    grains in jars

    Make Half Your Grains Whole

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    washing fresh fruit

    Making Food Safety the Easy Choice

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    Protein foods

    Protein Foods

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    dinner plates with food

    Pump Up Health When Dining Out

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    using electronic devises

    Try a New Activity and Limit Screen Time

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    bunches of vegetables

    Veggies Are Fun

Publications & Resources

  • Overview
  • Food Access Resources
  • Food Explorer Posters
  • Nutrition Bites
  • Produce Spotlight
  • Show Me Nutrition
  • Harvest of the Month
  • Useful Links
  • Youth Curriculum
  • Healthy Recipes

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