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KINGS County profile
Food insecurity and inadequate nutrition are serious issues for Kings County which ranks among the lowest counties in the state in food security for low income residents. More than one quarter of the children in Kings County live in poverty. Further, 64% of the adult population is obese and 48% of 7th Graders are considered unhealthy due to aerobic capacity.
Growing Healthy Familes
The University of California CalFresh Nutrition Education Program provides evidenced-based nutrition education to food stamp recipients and other low-income individuals and families in collaboration with local partners. We act as a vital bridge between the learning and knowledge of the UC system and our community, tailoring the latest science, curriculum and information to the needs, culture and language of our low-income communities. Our goal is to improve the food choices of school children and their families through education and encouragement to make healthy choices and be more physically active.
Programs
We offer science-based curriculum to classroom teachers at qualifying schools at no cost that enhances state standards in math, science and literacy. Monthly supplemental materials are provided to support the curriculum and encourage teachers to provide encouragement and support to students to make healthy food and physical activity choices. Programs are also provided to promote family-centered and parent education on nutrition.
SUCCESSES
Teachers enrolled in the program report the following:
- Increased student knowledge on the importance of fruits and vegetables
- Increased student knowledge on the importance of healthy food choices
- Increased student willingness to try new foods
- Increased student knowledge of the importance of hand washing
- Increased offering of healthy food choices for class parties and snacks
Our Staff
Our staff of Program Representatives is dedicated to making it as easy as possible for teachers to encourage healthy food choices through the lessons they teach and the activities they encourage their students to engage in. Our local staff is supported by experts from the University of California who are on the cutting-edge of the latest research and curriculum design.
