Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Education Program

The Kentucky Nutrition Education Program (KYNEP) encompasses the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed). The program is administered by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, and targets low income families and individuals with nutrition education.

What is the goal of the Nutrition Education Program?

The goal of the Todd County Nutrition Education Program is to educate limited resource families with young children and SNAP eligible individuals to plan nutritious meals on a limited budget, acquire safe food handling practices, improve food preparation skills and change behavior necessary to have a healthy lifestyle.

Nutrition education programs for both adults and youth are offered in a variety of locations throughout the county.


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Contact Information

(Courthouse) P.O. Box 97 Elkton, KY 42220-0097

(270) 265-5659

todd.ext@uky.edu