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Nutrition Education Overview

  • Lesson 1: Nutrient Density & Sugar

    Key Topics:

    - What are nutrient dense foods?
    - Natural sugar vs. added sugar
    - Reading a nutrition label
    - Choosing natural sugar drinks

  • Lesson 2: Food Groups

    Key Topics:

    - What are the 5 food groups?
    - Whole grains vs. white grains
    - Animal & plant protein sources
    - Practice “Create Your Plate”

  • Lesson 3: Nutrients

    Key Topics:

    - Macro (BIG) nutrients
    * Carbs, proteins, fats
    - Micro (small) nutrients
    * Vitamins, minerals, calcium, iron, water

  • Lesson 4: Mindful Eating

    Key Topics:

    - What is mindful eating?
    - How to eat mindfully at home
    - Hunger & fullness scale
    - Healthy bodies come in all shapes & sizes

  • Lesson 5: Healthy Habits

    Key Topics:

    - What is it & how much you need:
    * Physical activity
    * Screen time
    * Sleep

How to Enroll

Choose the setting your family prefers:

One on One Appointments

What: A series of 5-6 appointments scheduled 1-2 weeks apart at our main program office at Physicians’ Medical Center, or our satellite office at Sunrise Family Clinic.

How: Call (503) 472-6161 or email director@snackprogram.org and ask to schedule a SNACK enrollment appointment. You can also fill out the form below and we will call you.

Group Nutrition Classes

What: A series of 3-5 weekly classes held at the McMinnville Community Center and divided by age group.

How: Check our Class Calendar or email director@snackprogram.org and ask when the next group class starts.

Cooking + Nutrition Classes

What: A series of 3-5 weekly cooking classes held at YCAP and divided by age group.

How: Check our Class Calendar or email director@snackprogram.org and ask when the next cooking and nutrition class starts.

FAQ

Who can join SNACK?

All Yamhill County residents ages 6-18 can join SNACK.

How much do appointments and classes cost?

All nutrition services are provided free of charge - we will never ask for payment information.

Can I fill enrollment forms out online?

Yes! You can fill out Enrollment Forms HERE.

What can I expect at my enrollment appointment?

During your enrollment appointment, you* will get an overview of the SNACK program and the nutrition education curriculum. We recommend all SNACK participants complete the 5-lesson Nutrition Education series, but it is not required. You will have the opportunity to go through lesson 1 during your enrollment appointment, if interested. We will also discuss your health challenges, any goals you have, where in your life you’d like support, what types of foods you prefer, and practice setting your first goal.

*Children and youth under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Prefer we call you? Fill out the form below and one of our schedulers will call you to schedule an appointment!