WNEP Addresses Hunger in the Community

Too many times, living in poverty often results in being food insecure and less healthy.  The purpose of the Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP) is to provide low income individuals and families nutrition education, thus empowering them to become more self-sufficient and healthier. Food insecurity is not only a WNEP state effort, but a local […]

WNEP Plays Pivotal Role in Addressing Obesity Prevention

Based on the county health needs assessment, the Fond du Lac County Public Health Department recently released the 4 public health priorities. One of the four priorities is the increasing rates of obesity and percentage of overweight in Fond du Lac County. The WNEP Coordinator and Educators play a pivotal role in addressing obesity prevention […]

Family Meetings Help Strengthen Families

Family meetings can be used to strengthen your family and help maker your children more cooperative and competent.  Family meetings have the potential to increase: family unity, family cooperation & decrease family conflict, love & mutual respect, and family organization & decrease last minute crises. For more information on holding a family meeting, go to […]

Referee a Safe Football Tailgate Party

When it comes to football, defense matters. When it comes to planning a tailgate party, a good defense against foodborne illness matters even more.  This year, USDA Undre Secretary for Food Safety, Dr. Elisabeth Hagen is urging fans to follow the food safety play book at their tailgate parties. Click here to view entire article.

USDA Revises Recommended Cooking Temperature for Whole Cuts of Meat

USDA Revises Recommended Cooking Temperature for All Whole Cuts of Meat, Including Pork, to 145 °F Cooking temperature for ground pork, beef, veal and lamb remains at 160°. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is updating its recommendation for safely cooking pork, steaks, roasts, and chops. USDA recommends cooking all whole cuts of meat to […]

FoodShare Wisconsin

FoodShare Wisconsin was created to help stop hunger and to improve nutrition and health. FoodShare helps people with limited money buy the food they need for good healt

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