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Judith Hernandez

Judith Hernandez

EFNEP Educator Union County Centerjcgarcia@ncsu.edu
Street Address: 3230-D Presson Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
Mailing Address: 3230-D Presson Rd
Monroe, NC 28112

Job Description I am the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) Educator of Union County. I work with limited-resource youth and families with children to teach healthy eating habits, how to stretch their food dollars, food safety skills, and how to be more physically active. EFNEP’s mission is to improve the health of limited resource youth and families with young children through practical lessons on: basic nutrition and healthy lifestyles, resource management and food safety.

Recent Posts by Judith Hernandez

Enjoying the Outdoors, Get Outside and Play, Fun Summer Activities

Enjoying the Outdoors

In the last two decades, childhood has moved indoors. The average American child spends as few as 30 minutes …

Child Eating Cupcake on Counter, How to Handle Picky Eaters, What to Do if my child will not eat, what to do if my child only wants sweets, what to do if my child will not eat their food, child not wanting to eat food, kids not eating dinner

How to Handle Picky Eaters

Almost every parent knows the struggle of a child who just won’t eat their dinner. Picky eaters can be …

Group of Friends Sitting and Talking, Social Wellness, How to Build Healthy Relationships, Healthy Relationship Tips, Anxiety, How to Make New Friends

Social Wellness

From the time you’re born, your relationships help you learn to navigate the world. You learn how to interact …

Choosing Healthier Cereals, Healthy Breakfast Foods, Healthy Foods for Families, Family Breakfast Ideas, Breakfast Cereals,

Choosing Healthier Cereals

Cereal can be a great breakfast option. It’s quick, easy, and there are lots of healthy options to choose …

Grilling Safety

Food Safety for Grilling

It’s that time of year! The sounds of laughter and smells of grilling fill the air, as we spend …

Summer Safety

Summer Safety!

Summer break is quickly approaching for school-aged children and teens. For many students, this means a break from school …

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