Family Nutrition Education Programs

University of Missouri Extension provides research-based nutrition and health education to Missouri’s citizens. Using the socio-ecological model to prompt behavior change, MU Extension faculty and staff provide education to youth and adults throughout the state of Missouri. Whether reaching out through classroom education or working with communities to promote healthy policies, systems and environments, the goal of the program is to help participants make behavior changes to achieve lifelong health and fitness.

Along with statewide education, MU Extension coordinates the Missouri Nutrition Network activities through the Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition (MOCAN) and its over 250 members.

The Family Nutrition Education Programs are funded through multiple sources all working together to increase the health and food security of Missourians of all ages.

Whether in the classroom or the community, the goal of the Missouri Family Nutrition Education Program is to help Missourians make behavior changes to achieve lifelong health and fitness.