The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank collaborates with its partner agencies to end hunger in our community. A component of hunger relief often overlooked is nutrition. Sharing and distributing knowledge about good nutrition is a key factor in reducing hunger.
The following resources can help to make nutrition education a part of your service to the community.
- http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
- http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/myplate.html
- http://www.choosemyplate.gov/KIDS/
- http://www.choosemyplate.gov/preschoolers/healthyeatingforpreschoolers-miniposter.pdf
Easy to prepare convenience foods can not only lead to poor nutrition, but also more expensive grocery bills. The following resource provides tips for saving without sparing nutrition.
