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.
| 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. |
Adult participants must satisfy at least one of the following:
