Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences

Cathi Lamp Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences Advisor (559) 685-3309 Ext. 218 cllamp@ucdavis.edu

Focusing on the practical needs of Tulare County residents, the Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences Program conducts research and provides educational Resources to improve the lives of families in our communities. These are some of the programs currently offered: Home Study Nutrition Program Gateway to A Better Life Money 2000+ Low-income Nutrition Education Programs Recipes Child and Family Development Program Facts for Tulare County Consumers School Nutrition Education Program School Wellness Policy Tool Kit

Angie Tazio Nutrition Program Manager (559) 685-3309 Ext. 219 aftazio@ucdavis.edu

Calendar of Events

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Newsletters/Publications

• Facts for Tulare County Consumers
• UC Articles on Phytochemicals
• Maternal and Infants Nutrition Briefs
  • July/August 2003 - Should Pregnant Women Wean Their Toddlers?

News Releases

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The University of California Cooperative Extension is offering a School Nutrition Education Program. This free nutrition education program to Tulare County Schools and other youth organizations and groups. Through this program, thousands of local children will participate in hands-on nutrition education.


Gateway to A Better Life is a curriculum emphasizing workforce preparedness. The curriculum utilizes simple, engaging activities to educate those preparing to enter the workforce by addressing job acquisition as well as balancing work and home life.

Money 2000+ is a financial fitness program designed to help participants increase their savings or reduce their debt by $2000 by the end of the year 2000. Participants receive worksheets, encouragement and a quarterly newsletter with information to help them reach the financial goals they've set for themselves.

The Our Low-income Nutrition Education Programs are directed at individuals and families with children. Adults learn how to improve their family's diet, understand nutrition, shop wisely, prepare food safely, learn about good nutrition and health practices, and manage money. Evaluations of participants' diets show significant and continued improvements in their eating habits, especially in the consumption of milk, fruits and vegetables.

The Child and Family Development Program provides several educational resources to help parents promote the physical, social and intellectual development of their young children, enhancing school readiness and performance.

Facts for Tulare County Consumers is a quarterly newsletter available to County residents. The newsletter provides current, research-based information on a variety of subjects including nutrition and health, financial management, parenting and family development.