If you would like to talk to Mary Lou Elbert-CED, Extension Educator, Family Resource Management, call (812) 897-6100; E-mail: elbert@purdue.edu; or visit us in the southeast corner of the basement of the Warrick County Courthouse in Boonville.

 Food and Nutritional Information that may be useful to you:

The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (Eat Right) - A website that is the a source for the most accurate and timely food and nutrition information.

Cook It Quick - A website designed to make you "Hungry for Healthy Food" by offering tips and delicious, quick-to-prepare, inexpensive recipes.

Cook It Quick Food Substitutions - Basic ingredient substitutions.

Enjoy Food Be Active - A website powered by Purdue Extension on how to enjoy healthy food while being active.

Fish For Your Health - Information on cleaning and preparing fish, health benefits of seafood, and the fish you can find locally. 

Farmers Markets - A website to find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.

Food Allergies - Information on food allergies and food intolerances. 

Food-A-pedia - Provides information on the total calories; calories from solid fats, added sugars, and alohol.

Food Recalls - Your online resource for recalls.

Food Safety - Your gateway to Federal Food Safety Information.

Healthy Shopping List - Download your healthy shopping list. 

Super Tracker & Other Tools - Can help you plan, analyze, and track your diet and physical activity. Find out what and how much to eat; track foods, pyhsical activities, and weight; and personalize with goal setting, virtual coachking, and journaling. Get started today!

USDA - Center for Nutrition Policy & Promotion - CNPP works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers. CNPP is an agency of USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.

USDA - Choose MyPlate - A website on how to eat healthy on a budget, tips on nutrition, daily food plans, sample menus and recipes.

USDA - Complete Guide To Home Canning - A guide that tells you how to: Can, Freeze, Dry, Cure and Smoke, Ferment, Pickle, make Jam & Jelly and Store you foods.

USDA - So Easy To Preserve - The 5th edition of this book is avaiable to order.

USDA - Eat Smart, Play Hard, Healthy Lifestyle - This site is designed for parents and caregivers to provide information to help you eat better, be more physically active and be a role model for your kids.

USDA - Eat Smart, Play Hard, Kid's - Practical suggestions that will help you movate children to eat healthy and be active.

USDA Food Safety - Resources on how to keep your food safe during emergencies, food recalls and inspection service.

USDA - Meat & Poultry Hotline - The Hotline can answer your food safety questions on weekdays year round. The Hotline is open on Thanksgiving Day from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. EST.

Storing Fruits & Vegetables - Tips on storing your fruits & vegetables for their best flavor.

Summer Prodce - Mid June through August - Fruits and vegetables available in summer in Indiana.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - A profile of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

The Family Nutrition Program is a nutrition education program for limited-resource audiences. Program assistants across Indiana organize group and one-on-one lessons to bring about lifestyle changes related to nutrition and food resource management. FNP's goal is to help individuals and families with limited resources develop the knowledge and skills to use their food dollars and stamps appropriately and to provide a safe meal environment. This is accomplished by providing free, informal, and easily accessible educational programs in homes and at various community agencies and organizations. These programs focus on nutrition and meal planning; food purchasing, preparation, and safety; and resource management. In Indiana, the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service operates the FNP program, in partnership with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 

To find out more about the Family Nutrition Programs offered contact Carolyn Schmidt, FNP Assistant at the Warrick County Extension Office at (812) 897-6100; E-mail: cjschmid@purdue.edu; or visit us in the southeast corner of the basement of the Warrick County Courthouse in Boonville, Indiana.

Lessons Includes:

Small Steps to Good Taste - How to Make the Plate Mine Small Steps To Understanding Food Labels Small Steps to a Great Start Grains Small Steps to Sensational Side Dishes and Snacks Small Steps to Go Lean with Protein Small Steps to Drinking to Your Health-Milk Small steps to Great Meals Small steps to Safe Food for Your Family Small Steps to Figuring Out Fats