A. HappyHealthy is a program created to help everyone in Mississippi live a happier, healthier life.
We focus on food, because food is a big factor in health. And good food makes us happy!
We believe that everyone can enjoy the foods they love, in a healthier way. Making healthier choices about food is one of the easiest ways to live a healthier life.
Make the choices that will keep you healthy, and being healthy will make you happy!
HappyHealthy is brought to you by the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
A. MyPlate is an easy-to-follow guide to help adults and children make healthy choices for balanced meals and better health.
It was created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, whose scientists worked with nutrition researchers and educators at universities around the U.S.
MyPlate recommends that you:
You can find out more at choosemyplate.gov and kidshealth.org
A. Here are some quick and easy ways to add physical activity to your routine.
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A. SNAP-Ed is a federally funded nutrition-education program for adults and kids who don’t have a lot of money to spend.
Our mission is to promote healthy environments, nutrition, and physically active lifestyles to bring about changes in families, communities, and policies in Mississippi.
SNAP-Ed provides education focused on healthy food choices, physical activity, food security, food safety, and managing a food budget.
The SNAP-Ed program is delivered in Mississippi by the Mississippi State University Extension Service. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
A. Yes. All programs and lessons are free of charge.
A. SNAP-Ed offers five free programs for children, adults, and families, as well as schools, after-school programs, and summer programs. They are:
A. In our hands-on programs, you will learn how to:
A. All SNAP-Ed activities are led by trained and caring nutrition educators and Extension agents who live in your community. They care about you and your success!
A. No cooking experience is needed. Our lessons and hands-on activities will help you gain skills in the kitchen.
A. When you come to the SNAP-Ed classes, you will get great information you can use. In some classes, you will also:
A. No. Our lessons are fun, hands-on, and easy-to-understand. You will learn practical information you can use right away.
A. We provide lessons and activities in communities throughout Mississippi at locations like these:
For more information about classes in your community, contact the Mississippi State University Extension office in your county. You can find their contact information here: http://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices
A. No. You do not have to be getting SNAP benefits to participate in SNAP-Ed.
If you participate in programs like these, you are probably eligible for SNAP-Ed:
No. SNAP-Ed is an additional resource for you and will not affect your other benefits.
A. For more information on SNAP, please visit the SNAP web site for Mississippi:
A. These web sites can help you find emergency food organizations, food pantries, food banks, and/or soup kitchens near you:
A. You can find a farmers market at the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce web site: https://www.mdac.ms.gov/bureaus-departments/farmers-market/markets-mississippi/
You can find the MSU Extension office in your county here: http://extension.msstate.edu/county-offices
A. Contact Sylvia Byrd, Project Director, at 662-326-1340 or shb5@msstate.edu.
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