FoodWIse mission is to advance healthy eating habits, active lifestyles, and healthy community environments for low-income families through nutrition education at the individual, community, and systems levels.
FoodWIse facilitates the StrongBodies program, which promotes active lifestyles. StrongBodies is based on the StrongWomen Program created by Professors Miriam E. Nelson and Rebecca Seguin. By providing knowledge, inspiration, access to programs, and ongoing support, StrongBodies will catalyze positive change in people of all ages to live stronger, healthier lives.
We are excited to have three Brown County FoodWIse staff members, Liliana D Ramirez, Sarah Chisholm, and Kate Wells, certified to facilitate this program.
Visit the website to learn more about StrongBodies. There, you will find videos, resources, and current physical and virtual classes.
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FoodWIse taught 4 sessions to the 1st graders at Danz Elementary School. There were three classrooms with 12-16 students in each class. Through the Read for Health curriculum students listened to books about My Plate, eating the rainbow and healthy habits. Along with the stories, we had discussions about the books, had an activity and created a snack. One activity the students were able to create was a fruit and vegetable rainbow. They also were able to decorate a lunch bag with the 5 food groups. One teacher stated that “students also talk more often about healthy food”.Another teacher stated: “ The students have been excited about bringing the recipes home to share with their families”
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StrongBodies strength and nutrition program is a 9 week program held two times a week until June 13th at Ledgeview Community Center. Benefits include: reducing likelihood of falls, feeling healthier, feeling stronger, being more active, improving balance, having more energy, reducing joint pain, sleeping better, connecting more socially, and experiencing better mental health.
During our third week of the program one participant shared how their balance has improved walking up stairs due to participating in Strong Bodies.
FoodWIse Brown County will be offering Strong Bodies at the ADRC this fall, follow us on Facebook for updates
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Join us in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! This month, we honor the rich history, diverse cultures, and contributions of AANHPI communities across the nation. SNAP-Ed agencies support these communities by providing culturally relevant, evidence-based nutrition education.
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Gardening season is here. Growing your own produce is a great idea to help decrease our food expenditures. The Brown County Library has a great program. The Brown County Seed Library is a curated collection of seeds - primarily edible plants - that are suited for success in the Northern Wisconsin growing region. These seeds are available free of charge to anyone interested in planting vegetables, fruits and pollinator-friendly plants.
If you are new at gardening, check the following site: Brown County Seed Library
Extension Brown County Horticulture Staff can help you with questions concerning lawn care, insect and disease diagnosis, gardening, trees, shrubs, and plant and insect identification. Contact them at: Horticulture Help Desk
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Physical activity has countless benefits. Start small and always be safe. Walking is a way to stay active. The Green Bay Botanical Garden is excited to make the Garden more accessible through its partnership with Museums for All!
Please pass the voice! If you or someone you know receives food assistance (SNAP benefits), you can visit the Garden for a reduced price. Simply bring your EBT card to our Guest Experience Team during regular hours and get in for just $1 per person (children 0-2 enter free). Families can bring up to four people.
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FoodWIse education is funded by the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program– SNAP and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program - EFNEP.
An EEO/AA employer, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements
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