About EFNEP in Miami Dade
Miami-Dade County, with 2.70 million residents, has a varied population that includes a significant number of immigrants, primarily Hispanics or Latinos (70%) and Haitians. A large portion of the community (75%) speaks a language other than English at home, indicating a need for bilingual nutrition educators from the community. Health challenges are prevalent, with 10% of adults having diabetes, 29% with high blood pressure, 27% with high cholesterol, and 62% experiencing overweight or obesity. Additionally, 31% of families live below 200% of the poverty level. The EFNEP program is crucial in providing education on healthy eating and overall wellness to these families.
Program Outcomes
To address the health and socioeconomic challenges in Miami-Dade County, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) can implement a comprehensive solution that includes bilingual nutrition education, community outreach, and a tailored curriculum. Practical workshops on cooking nutritious meals on a budget, support groups, and resource distribution in multiple languages are essential components. Regular evaluation and feedback will ensure continuous improvement. These strategies will help residents improve their health and well-being.
Program Offered
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Adult Programing
Adults
EFNEP offers adult programs, typically nine sessions long and held in a community setting.
Adult programs incorporate relevant nutrition information to help families eat better food for less money. Small group sizes allow EFNEP educators to tailor each class for their audience. Participants connect with one another in hands-on activities and group discussion.
All EFNEP classes include interactive food demonstrations of easy and delicious recipes. Also, each lesson comes with a lesson enhancement and a tool designed to help participants adopt a healthy lifestyle.
County's Impact 2023
Contact
- Phone: (786) 391-0539
- Website:
http://miami-dade.ifas.ufl.edu - Address:
14400 NW 77th Ct., Suite 106, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 - Email:
jessicaalfonso@ufl.edu
Jessica Alfonso, MS, RDN, LDN