营养、饮食和健康中心

Mission & Overview

营养中心, Diet, 和健康(CNDH)提供高质量, research-based community outreach programs that combat systemic urban nutrition and health issues. CNDH is dedicated to educating residents on the benefits of a healthy lifestyle and the prevention of obesity, heart disease, 以及其他健康威胁. The program seeks to engage citizens in collaborative efforts to improve community health, 预防肥胖, 生活质量, 以及哥伦比亚特区的经济机会, the nation, and the world

Goals

Goal 1 (SNAP-Ed)

To provide sustainable educational programming that will help SNAP-eligible individuals to make healthy food choices within a limited budget. Additionally, individuals will be encouraged to choose physically active lifestyles consistent with the current dietary guidelines for Americans and the USDA food guidance system.

Goal 2 (EFNEP)

To help disadvantaged youth and adults with young children to develop nutritionally sound diets and fitness habits, and to contribute to the total family diet and nutritional well-being through a sustainable community-based, 关系建立, 实践教育方法.

目标3(食品安全和粮食保障)

To provide educational programming that will provide knowledge and skills that can improve food safety and food security by increasing the availability of high-quality, nutritious, and safe food. In addition, individuals will receive training to become certified professional food managers.

目标4(营养)

To work with key partners provide nutrition programs and conduct multidisciplinary research to optimize healthy eating habits that produce measurable improvements in health, obesity, food behavior, 以及与体育活动相关的结果

NIFA和学生学习目标矩阵

社区教育及培训

补充营养援助计划-教育(SNAP-Ed) 提供教育项目, 促成项目, and social marketing campaigns designed for individuals receiving or eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP-Ed programs and publications seek to increase healthy food and active lifestyle choices among District residents.

扩大食品和营养教育计划(EFNEP) provides 营养教育 to low-income adults with young children and youth with emphasis on the following topics: nutritional needs and cultural heritage of audience; nutrition knowledge, skills, and attitudes; planning for daily food needs; food selection and preparation; food budgeting; local food resources; use and care of food preparation equipment; food safety; gardening and food production techniques; food preservation practices; maternal and infant nutrition; body weight; food intake; health and fitness; and referrals to other resources and assistance programs.

The District of Columbia Professional Food Managers/Food Handler Certification Program prepares food handlers for any of the accredited food managers’ examinations including ServSafe, Experior, 以及国家食品安全专业人员注册考试. 主题包括与食源性疾病相关的危险, 潜在危险食品的特征, 员工健康和个人卫生, 安全食物处理, equipment, facilities, 和危害分析关键控制点(HACCP). Individuals successfully completing the course are eligible to take the national exam. 如需报名，请浏览 here.

DC水盲味觉测试研究项目 is designed to determine consumer preferences and consumption patterns related to drinking water. 使用双盲程序和各种类型的饮用水, the project conducts tasting events throughout the city and collects data on water consumption behaviors.

农贸市场营养教育计划 在购货点为顾客提供营养教育. The program also provides on-site food demonstrations using fresh produce from the market, 营养教育, recipes, 以及市场上出售食品的营养数据.

食物示范及烹饪班 provide interactive instruction on healthy cooking techniques and modified recipes that include healthier ingredients. 课程对公众开放.

食物安全教育 trains food service workers in proper food handling procedures consistent with industry and regulatory standards. 交互式格式提供了实用性, hands-on experience for students to learn best practices that prevent food-borne illness and reduce sanitary health threats.

儿童烹饪班 为2-5岁儿童提供动手烹饪经验. Demonstration foods include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, dairy, and protein. Research has shown that the more preschool-aged children are exposed to healthy foods, the more likely they will be to engage in healthier lifestyle choices later in life.

营养、饮食和健康研讨会 are provided on a range of topics and can be tailored to specific audience types including healthy and age-appropriate eating. 我们的教育工作者包括注册(RD)和许可(LD)营养师, 以及其他食品和营养专家.

按需营养 应社区要求提供营养教育. Workshops and training sessions can be designed for any age group ranging from preschoolers to seniors and tailored to the health requirements of the requesting group. 使用互动烹饪示范, 实践营养活动, 杂货店之旅, and seminars, 按需营养 addresses several topics based on USDA recommendations.

团队营养项目 works to improve children’s lifelong eating and physical activity habits by providing training to child development centers and daycare food service professionals. 美国农业部(USDA)资助, the training utilizes the curriculum developed for USDA’s MyPlate program and supports the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The DC 团队营养项目 Training Guide and other resources are provided to program participants.

老年学研究所

老年学研究所(IOG)设在CNDH内. The mission of IOG is to help preserve the independence of District of Columbia residents and to support low-income and disabled people 60 years old and above, 以高质量和富有同情心的志愿服务, 通过我们的老年伴侣和临时助手项目.

Health, wellness, and fitness for seniors 60 years old and above in the District of Columbia are provided by the 老年学研究所, 通过它的身体, Fitness, 和健康计划.

高等教育, 学费援助, and intergenerational social engagement are provided by the 老年学研究所 through its Senior Tuition program, 适合65岁及以上的哥伦比亚特区居民.

有关IOG的更多信息，请单击 here.