Adult EFNEP programming is administered by the University of Florida IFAS Extension using Eating Smart • Being Active, a curriculum for adults. It is a research-based curriculum based on the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, designed for Extension Program Assistants to assist limited-resource families with young children to make healthy lifestyle choices.

EFNEP adult groups meet for a series of nine, 60-90 minute classes to learn about healthy eating and being active. In addition, three supplemental lessons target pregnant woman and new mothers.

Each lesson is accompanied by a food demonstration or food tasting, physical activity component, a worksheet, a handout, visuals and enhancements. 

• Curriculum

  Lesson	Overview of Lesson
  Lesson 1: Welcome to Eating Smart Being Active	Participants know what they will be learning through the Eating Smart Being Active lesson series.
  Lesson 2: Get Moving!	Families enjoy being physically active.
  Lesson 3: Plan, Shop, $ave	Families plan and shop for meals and snacks that are healthy and within their budget.
  Lesson 4: Fruits and Veggies: Half Your Plate	Families increase the amount and variety of fruits and vegetables they eat every day. Families make half their plates fruits and vegetables.
  Lesson 5: Make Half Your Grains Whole	Families choose at least half of their grains as whole grains.
  Lesson 6: Go Lean with Protein	Families choose lean protein foods. Families keep all food safe to eat.
  Lesson 7: Build Strong Bones	Families get enough calcium from low-fat or non-fat dairy foods or other foods high in calcium.
  Lesson 8: Make a Change	Families limit foods high in fat, sugar, and salt.
  Lesson 9: Celebrate! Eat Smart & Be Active	Participants celebrate their new knowledge and skills to prepare healthy food and be more active.
  Supplemental Lesson: Eating Smart Being Active During Pregnancy	Participants celebrate new knowledge and skills to make healthy food and activity choices
  Supplemental Lesson: Feeding Your New Baby	Parents make informed decisions about feeding their new baby
  Supplemental Lesson: Feeding Your Baby Solid Foods	Parents successfully introduce solid foods to their babies.

• Eligibility

  Adult participants must satisfy at least one of the following:

  • Receive or be eligible to receive federal food assistance
  • Have a monthly household cash income that is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level
  • Be a pregnant teen or foster youth in transition, regardless of income or age