Empowering Health and Wellness
Programs
From nutrition education to physical activity initiatives, our programs cater to various age groups and interests. Discover the perfect program to kickstart your journey towards a happier and healthier lifestyle. Clemson SNAP-Ed is here to guide you every step of the way.
USDA MyPlate
Based on the USDA My Plate, this can be a one-time class or up to a five-course series (based on health educator availability) teaching participants about the five basic food groups. Participants learn the daily recommendations and identify foods associated in each group. Small food demonstrations can be added to enhance the class. All course materials and handouts are provided by Clemson SNAP-Ed.
Food Smarts
The Leah’s Pantry Food Smarts curriculum is a flexible, learner-centered cooking and nutrition program that addresses nutrition and healthy eating habits, food preparation, budgeting, and shopping through a trauma informed lens. Its main objectives include participants learning how to utilize nutritious and low- cost ingredients to prepare foods in a way that provides the best nourishment possible to their families. Hands-on food demonstrations can be held with this curriculum, giving participants the opportunity to make and try healthy recipes throughout the course. For food demonstrations, sites are required to have sink access; cooking equipment can be supplied by health educators for classes as needed. Food Smarts is appropriate for kids in K-12 grades, adults and older adults.
C.A.T.C.H.
This is a fun and interactive program that teaches children the basics of nutrition through physical activity. The Coordinated Approach to Childhood Health (C.A.T.C.H.) can be hosted as a one-time class or course series. By the end of program, students know of the five basic food groups, identify foods in each food group, and understand the importance of eating healthy and staying physically active. A large space for participants to move around is required.
Walk With Ease
Walk With Ease was developed as a walking program to encourage people with and without arthritis to get started walking and stay motivated to keep active. The Walk With Ease model is set up as a six-week program where participants will walk for a reasonable amount of time and at a reasonable pace to build up to 30 minutes or more of walking each day. Components of Walk With Ease include helping participants to anticipate and overcome barriers to being physically active. Walk With Ease also includes stretching and strengthening activities the increase balance, strength, and flexibility.
HealthMatters™
Achieve wellness with the HealthMatters program: with two decades of research and practice, HealthMatters empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their caregivers to improve their health where they live, work, learn, or play. HealthMatters curriculum includes key elements of physical fitness with practical nutrition tips. Each session includes a health lesson, group discussion, and exercise! Clemson University Learning Institute SNAP-Ed team implements the HealthMatters program for 6-weeks, 1 lesson per week, each lasting 1-2 hours depending on the site’s needs. Join us to start your wellness journey today.
Tabling Events and Resources
Clemson SNAP-Ed is ready to make a meaningful impact at your school events. We can either set up informative tables or supply printed handouts with valuable nutrition insights. Our team is eager to create an inviting table display, complete with informative materials, exciting giveaways, and delicious food samples. Additionally, we can assist in promoting school-wide water campaigns, offering refreshing infused water samples and a wide range of water-related resources.