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AZ Health Zone (UA SNAP-Ed)

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – education (SNAP-Ed) is a nationwide nutrition education and obesity prevention program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.  Programmatic activities engage low-income individuals and families that receive or are eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. In Arizona, the SNAP-Ed program is administered by the Arizona Department of Health Services’ AZ Health Zone, a public/private partnership that operates throughout the state to implement community nutrition education programs and policy, systems, and environmental change interventions to encourage healthy eating, increase physical activity, and maintain appropriate caloric balance for healthy body weights. An integral partner in this statewide effort is the University of Arizona, Department of Nutritional Sciences - Cooperative Extension, SNAP-Ed (UA SNAP-Ed).  AZ Health Zone is the new name for SNAP-Ed in Arizona. The program was formerly known as the Arizona Nutrition Network. UA SNAP-Ed was formally known as the University of Arizona Nutrition Network and is now known as the AZ Health Zone.

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Healthy Activities for the Month of February

February is the month of love, but it is also Heart-Month.

Building Healthy Communities at VH Lassen Elementary

AZ Health Zone - Maricopa County Cooperative Extension team collaborating with Spaces of Opportunity farmers, the The Orchard Community Learning Center team, and Healthy Roots Cafe

Vegetables and Fruits

Healthy Starts Here! Eating vegetables and fruits is a great way to keep your body healthy, strong and full of energy.

Mealtime is Family Time

Make family meals and memories together. It takes a little work to bring everyone together for meals, but it's worth it and the whole family eats better.

Low Fat Dairy

Fat-free or low-fat (1%) dairy foods are packed with beneficial vitamins and minerals without all the fat.

SNAP Ed Wellness Video

What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program -Education

Whole Grains for Health

Eating whole grains is a healthy choice for everyone in your family. Making at least half your grains whole may help reduce the risk of heart disease, and manage weight.

Be Active

Physical activity is an important part of healthy living. There are many ways to get physical activity into your family's day.

Connect with our Specialist

Scottie Misner

Full Extension Specialist, State EFNEP/SNAP-ed
520-621-7123
misner@email.arizona.edu

Upcoming Events

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Eat Healthy Be Active Series

March 04, 2021 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Eat Healthy Be Active Series

March 11, 2021 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Eat Healthy Be Active Series

March 18, 2021 5:00pm to 6:00pm

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