In the Around the Table- Nourishing Families program, participants enjoy conversation, reflection, preparing a recipe together, and learning holistic skills to care for their family's nutritional well-being.
UW-Madison Extension FoodWIse Nutrition Educators teach this 6-week series to adult participants in group settings at various community sites. It is available in English or Spanish and FREE to families with children.
Lesson Topics:
- Connecting with Each Other-- Explore personal food and cooking history.
- Nutrition and Stress-- Learn about good nutrition for daily physical and mental well-being.
- Healthy and Budget-Friendly Shopping-- Consider how to navigate the grocery store and choose nutritious products.
- Toxic Stress and Family Health-- Learn how stress affects our ability to be healthy and what to do about it.
- Family Resilience and Nourishment-- Brainstorm habits for ourselves and our families.
- Nourishment in Our Communities-- Explore how supporting each other is an important part of good nourishment and health.
