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New Mexico State University

What We Teach

Adult Curricula

  • MyPyramid and Serving Sizes: Learn about recommendation guidelines for choosing foods and typical serving sizes that provide the right balance of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

  • Food Safety: Learn four simple steps to food safety and storing left-overs.

  • Shopping & Food Labels: How to read food labels and effective strategies for stretching your food budget.

  • Meal Planning: Learn about benefits of planning meals in advance; the importance of regular meal consumption, why variety is important, utilizing leftovers, and various new approaches to preparing the food you have available.

  • Fruits & Vegetables: Learn the major nutrients found in fruits and vegetables. How to save money. Preparation for consumption.

  • Milk & Cheese: Learn the nutrients in milk and cheese products, and how many servings should be consumed daily. Breakfast and Healthy Snacks: Learn the importance of breakfast, and how snacks fit into a healthy daily diet.

  • Feeding Children: USDA MyPyramid guidelines and recommended daily allowances for children. Daily menu ideas.

Youth Curricula: Eat Smart, Play Hard

  • Ready, Set, Go with Nutrition Power and Balance Your Day with Food and Play.

  • Grab Quick and Easy Snacks.

  • Make Family Time an Active Time.

  • Power Up with Breakfast.

  • We've Got the Power.