Online Resources – Nutrition and Food
These online resources focus on nutrition education, food safety, food access, and other topics related to healthy eating.
Direct Education
Online nutrition education resources that can be used for distance learning.
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | TARGET AGE GROUP |
| EatFresh.org Mini Course | EatFresh.org You Tube Channel, which has youth-created videos of EatFresh.org recipes. By eatFresh.org. | Youth |
| Nourish: Food + Community | This is not actually an online curriculum – but could fairly easily be delivered online. It is on the CFHL Integrated Curriculum list for High School. By Nourish. | Youth |
| The Organ Wise Guys | Empowering kids to be healthy from the inside out! Digital educational resources for youth. By OrganWise Guys. | Youth |
| EatFresh.org Mini Course | Take the free EatFresh.org Mini Course to boost your nutrition, cooking, and healthy living knowledge. Each self-paced topic takes 5-10 minutes to complete. By eatFresh.org. | Older Adult |
| Making Every Dollar Count- Online | The Making Every Dollar Count program helps adults learn how to make their money work for them. The program gives adults the tools they need to gain control of their money. By University of California, Cooperative Extension. | Adult |
| The OrganWise Guys Program | The OrganWise Guys Program (OWG) is a direct education and PSE change intervention designed to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and increase physical activity among participants, as well as facilitate PSE changes in the settings in which it is conducted. By The OrganWise Guys Inc. | Youth |
Indirect Education
Resources that reinforce direct education messaging and encourage healthy eating and active living.
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | TARGET AGE GROUP |
| Cooking Matters on Facebook | Communicates effective nutrition and food resource management messages. By Cooking Matters. | Parents/providers of children <6 years |
| Tips For Stocking and Eating Frits and Vegetables | Kids Club newsletter. By Chop Chop Kids Club. | All Ages |
| Chop Chop Kids Club | Kids Club newsletter. By Chop Chop Kids Club. | Youth |
| Learn How to Juggle! | Fun bite-size nutrition videos and to “Learn How to Juggle!” By Food Play. | Youth |
| Coloring Sheet to Take the FoodPlay 5 Challenge! | Coloring sheet for kids. By Food Play. | Youth |
| Rate Your Plate | Quick and Easy FoodPlay Activity Sheets for Younger Children. By Food Play. | Youth |
| MyPlate Bingo | Quick and Easy FoodPlay Activity Sheets for Younger Children. By Food Play. | Youth |
| Fruit & Veggie Juggle | Quick and Easy FoodPlay Activity Sheets for Younger Children. By Food Play. | Youth |
| Fruit & Veggie Power Shield | Quick and Easy FoodPlay Activity Sheets for Younger Children. By Food Play. | Youth |
| Fruit & Veggie Color Wheel | Quick and Easy FoodPlay Activity Sheets for Younger Children. By Food Play. | Youth |
| I Spy – A Healthy Snack! | Quick and Easy FoodPlay Activity Sheets for Younger Children. By Food Play. | Youth |
| Videos for Seniors on Healthy Eating: | Tips on how to find the best foods for your body and your budget. By National Council on Aging. | Older Adult |
| The Science of Balance and Nutrition! | What’s Good – Grades: PreK-3 | In this video and accompanying series of activities, parents and children will explore the topic of physical wellness and how to maintain an active, balanced lifestyle. By PBS. | Youth |
| Health and Wellness | Family and Community Learning | WQED – Grades: PreK-3 | This model follows the “Eat, Explore, Make, and Share” structure and comes with take-home letters to continue the learning and engagement between caregivers and children. By PBS. | Youth |
| Nutrition: What Your Body Needs – Interactive – Grades 5-8 | This is a student-directed lesson to be completed online. Download and print the Teacher’s Guide (in “For Teachers”) for essential background information and suggestions for ways to support students as they complete the lesson. By PBS. | Youth |
| Ratio and Proportional Reasoning: Food Labels – Interactive – Grades 5-8 | In this blended lesson supporting literacy skills, students watch videos and complete interactive activities to learn how to use fractions to interpret food labels and make healthy eating choices. By PBS. | Youth |
| Center for Ecoliteracy Resources | A collection of books, lessons, guides, recipes, videos, and other tools to support ecological education. By Center for Ecoliteracy. | All Ages |
| Nourishing Students: Enrichment Activities for Grades K-5 | Enrichment activities engage students in exploring the bounty of California-grown fruits and vegetables in after-school, out-of-school, and summer programs. By Center for Ecoliteracy. | Youth |
| Abundant California Educational Resources | The Abundant California suite teaches students in grades 3–5 about California crops and introduces them to the food system that sustains us all. By Center for Ecoliteracy. | Youth |
| Understanding Food and Climate Change (Grades 6–12) | An interactive guide for educators, students, and advocates that explores how food systems and our changing climate interact, and how personal choices can make a difference. By Center for Ecoliteracy. | All Ages |
| Big Ideas: Linking Food, Culture, Health, and the Environment (Grades K–12) | Created in partnership with National Geographic, with examples of learning experiences that link food, culture, health, and the environment. By Center for Ecoliteracy. | Adult |
| Food, Inc. Discussion Guide (Grades 9–12) | Check out our discussion guide to use high school classrooms to accompany the Academy Award nominated documentary (available in English and Spanish). By Center for Ecoliteracy. | Youth |
| Interpreting a Nutrition Label | Discusses the importance of health literacy education and explains how learning to interpret food labels can lead to a better understanding of nutrition, which can encourage positive health choices. The resource breaks down different aspects of food labels such as serving size, ingredients, calories, and more. This is also a practice quiz at the bottom of the resource (in the form of a fillable PDF) that can be used to test students’ comprehension of nutrition labels. By Baylor University. | Youth |
| Food Hero-Community Toolkit | By Oregon State University. | All Ages |
| MyPlate Activities | University of Rhode Island Nutrition YouTube Videos. By University of Rhode Island. | All Ages |
| Pick it! Try it! Like it! Preserve it! | South Dakota State University Extension has lesson plans for youth on their website for increasing fruits and vegetables. By South Dakota State University Extension. | Youth |
| Happy Healthy | Happy Healthy is a campaign created to help everyone in Mississippi live a happier, healthier life. By Mississippi State University. | All Ages |
| Eating Healthy on a Budget | Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Use these tips to make healthy choices while staying within your budget. Check out these simple tips and learn more at MyPlate. By Purdue University Extension Nutrition Education Program. | All Ages |
| At-Home Scavenger Hunt | Scavenger hunts are fun activities that can support curiosity, learning, and physical activity. Whether indoors or outside, there are plenty of things around us to explore. For a fun, simple activity that can get the whole family moving while at home, hunt for the following items and add your own ideas to the list (activities for younger and older children included). By Alliance for a Healthier Generation. | Families |
Food Access
Resources to assist SNAP-Ed clientele in accessing healthy food during COVID-19.
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | TARGET AGE GROUP |
| Find Your Local Food Bank – Feeding America | Feeding America food banks serve large areas and will be able to find a feeding program in your local community. By Feeding America. | Adult |
| 211 | United Way’s 211 phone referral can put you in touch with seasonal meals and soup kitchens, in-home meal delivery services for seniors, food pantries, community gardens, and more. By United Way World Wide. | Adult |
| National Farmers Market Directory | The Farmers Market Directory lists markets that feature two or more farm vendors selling agricultural products directly to customers at a common, recurrent physical location. By USDA. | Adult |
| Nutrition & SNAP Information | Senior SNAP enrollment initiation video. By National Council on Aging. | Older Adult |
Food Safety
Resources to safely prepare and store food at home. Includes hand-washing and meal prep information.
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | TARGET AGE GROUP |
| Food Safety Tips for Infant Feeding | Provides food safety information for feeding infants. By UC ANR. | Adult |
| Partnership For Food Safety Education (FightBac) – Fresh Produce and COVID-19 | In this video the Partnership for Food Safety Education offers science-based advice for rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables. By FightBac. | Adult |
| Food Safety during Emergencies | Resources available to industry members and consumers on food safety during natural disasters and emergencies, such as storms and flooding, oil spills, and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (archived). By FDA. | Adult |
| COVID-19 Food Safety Resources | Extensive resource list and fact sheets (Spanish available). By North Carolina State University Extension. | Adult |
| How Long Can I Store this Food? | How to Cut Food Waste and Maintain Food Safety – Refrigerator/Freezer Storage chart on page 4. By FDA. | Adult |
| FoodKeeper App | The FoodKeeper helps you understand food and beverages storage. It will help you maximize the freshness and quality of items. By FoodSafety.gov. | Adult |
| Do I need to buy bottled water or store drinking water? | EPA recommends that citizens continue to use and drink tap water as usual. At this time, there are no indications that COVID-19 is in the drinking water supply or will affect the reliable supply of water. By EPA. | Adult |
| Water and COVID-19 FAQs | Information about Drinking Water, Recreational Water and Wastewater. By CDC. | Adult |
| Reusable Grocery Bag Washing | Provides guidance around cleaning, storing, and separating reusable grocery bags. By Hawaii Cooperative Extension. | Adult |
| Food Safety Spanish resources | Food safety fact sheets, handouts and posters in Spanish for consumers, educators and foodservice personnel. By NDSU Extension. | Adult |
| Keeping Hands Clean | Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy. By CDC. | All Ages |
| Keeping Hands Clean (Spanish) | Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy in Spanish. By CDC. | All Ages |
| Life is Better with Clean Hands | CDC launched Life is Better with Clean Hands, a new national campaign designed to motivate adults to make clean hands part of their daily lives. By CDC. | All Ages |
| Handwashing: Fact Sheets | Links to fact sheets on handwashing-related topics that can be displayed in public places or distributed to specific audience groups. By CDC. | All Ages |
| Handwashing and Hand Sanitizer Use at Home, at Play, and Out and About | Correct use of hand sanitizer – fact sheet (English: only). By CDC. | All Ages |
| Safely Using Hand Sanitizer | Correct use of hand sanitizer – fact sheet (English: only). By FDA. | All Ages |
| Muéstreme los fundamentos científicos. Cuándo y cómo usar el desinfectante de manos en entornos comunitarios | Hand sanitizer information in Spanish. By CDC. | All Ages |
| Enfermedad del coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC Spanish Web Page. By CDC. | All Ages |
| When and How to Clean your Home | Recommendations for U.S. Households for regularly cleaning surfaces in your home helps prevent the spread of germs and build up of dirt and other impurities that may risk your health. By CDC. | Adult |
| COVID-19 – Disinfecting with Bleach | In this post, we explain how you can use liquid household bleach to disinfect hard surfaces. By Michigan State University ANR. | Adult |
| Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Disinfecting with Bleach (Video) | Video shows you how to create and use a quick, inexpensive, and effective disinfectant for hard surfaces using liquid household bleach. By Michigan State University ANR. | Adult |
| How to Make Your Own Disinfecting Solution | Step by step instructions to make your own disinfecting solution. By Clorox. | Adult |
| Food Safety in the Kitchen | Use these tools and tips to help prevent food poisoning every time you prepare food in the kitchen. By CDC. | Adult |
| Cleaning Your Refrigerator Because of a Food Recall | Step by step instructions to clean your refrigerator. By CDC. | Adult |
| Protecting Our Children and Youth from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | FAQs that address ways to protect our children and youth from COVID-19. By CDC. | Families |
| Soaper Heroes | Join Soaper Man, Water Woman and Dry Boy as they use their Clean Team Tools to wash hands and fight off evil Germs! By Utah State Extension. | Youth |
| FightBac Curricula and Programs | The Partnership for Food Safety Education is pleased to provide a variety of food safety classroom materials, including curricula and student activities, for teachers for grades K through 12. By FightBac. | Youth |
| Curriculum Ideas for Exploring Handwashing | Hand washing activities to do with kids. By Shared on CDC website. | Youth |
| OrganWise Guys – Are You Germ-Wise? | Hand washing activities to do with kids. By OrganWise Guys. | Youth |
| Fruit and Vegetable Safety – COVID-19 and Help for Buying Fruits and Vegetables English fact sheet |
It is safe to eat fresh fruits and vegetables during COVID-19? There’s help for buying fresh and local fruits and vegetables. By Nutrition Policy Institute. | Adult |
| Fruit and Vegetable Safety – COVID-19 and Help for Buying Fruits and Vegetables Spanish fact sheet |
Consumir frutas y verduras frescas sigue siendo seguro durante el COVID-19. Existen varios programas de ayuda para comprar frutas y verduras. By Nutrition Policy Institute. | Adult |
Gardening
Information and resources for SNAP-Ed clients to grow food at home.
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | TARGET AGE GROUP |
| Edible Schoolyard – garden lessons | Discover free lesson plans and materials created by our program and partners. By The Edible Schoolyard Garden. | Youth |
| Community Garden Management during COVID-19 | Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Community Garden Management of COVID-19. By North Carolina State University. | All Ages |
| Porch.com Building Your Own Urban Vegetable Garden at Home | It’s an easy guide for people who want to set up a personal gardening space within the comfort of their home. By Porch.com. | All Ages |
| Edible Schoolyard for the Home Classroom | Lessons from the Edible Schoolyard for students to complete at home. By Edible Schoolyard. | Families |
| Back Pocket Learning | BackPocket Learning is collection of activities that every garden educator or parent should have in their “Back Pocket”. By Life Lab. | Families |
Recipes and Cooking at Home
Cooking videos and recipes to support healthy eating at home.
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | TARGET AGE GROUP |
| Tickets to Fresh Adventures! (in Color) | Kids can also make their own snack recipe booklet! By Food Play. | Youth |
| Tickets to Fresh Adventures! (In black + white, and kids can color in) | Kids can also make their own snack recipe booklet! By Food Play. | Youth |
| Make Your Own Soda – Naturally! | Quick and Easy FoodPlay Activity Sheets for Younger Children. By Food Play. | Youth |
| MyPlate YouTube Kitchen Recipes | MyPlate YouTube Kitchen Recipes. By USDA. | All Ages |
| Start Simple with MyPlate: Food Planning during the Coronavirus Pandemic | This guide contains information on food planning, including what to buy, how much to buy, and preparation tips. By USDA. | Adult |
| Seasoned Magazine | Free access to this cooking magazine for older adults. Includes recipes and cooking techniques for older adults to master. Add to your website, newsletters and/or any online communications to older adult participants or agencies serving this group. By ISSUU. | Older Adult |
| Stocking Your Pantry Checklist | Checklist of suggested items to have in your pantry. By Rust Nutrition Services. | Adult |
| Cooking Education Materials | Cooking material concerning Basics, Microwave, Make-Ahead Meals, No-Cook Cooking, and Cooking for 1 or 2. By SNAP-Ed Connection. | Adult |
| Cook at Home | This contains resources to cook at home and prepare recipes efficiently. By Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. | Adult |
| Cooking Local Foods | Research shows that individuals and families who eat more foods at home consume a healthier diet. In order for families to eat more foods at home and connect nutrition to healthy, local foods, cooking skills are an essential teaching strategy to help families adopt new healthy behaviors. By North Carolina State Extension. | Adult |
| Spend Smart Eat Smart – Recipes | Recipes provided by Spend Smart Eat Smart. By Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. | Adult |
| Spend Smart Eat Smart – Pantry Picks | Pantry Picks provided by Spend Smart Eat Smart. By Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. | Adult |
| Pantry Cooking | Check out these recipes which highlight some of our commonly purchased canned food items! By Texas A&M. | Adult |
| eatFresh.org Recipes | Recipes provided by eatFresh.org. By eatFresh.org. | Adult |
| Click ‘N Cook | Find easy, healthy recipes with everyday ingredients. By The Greater Boston Food Bank. | Adult |
| Food Hero Recipes | You’ll find hundreds of healthy, low-cost recipes right here! By Oregon State University. | Adult |
| Microwave Cooking Recipes | Microwave cooking recipes for reference. By Purdue University Extension. | Adult |
| Food Hero Microwave | Microwave cooking recipes for reference. By Oregon State University. | Adult |
| Food Hero- Ingredients | Search recipes by ingredients. By Oregon State University. | Adult |
| Making Your Own Baby Food | Tips for making your own baby food. By U-Maine Cooperative Extension. | Adult |
| Making Homemade Baby Food for Babies 6 Months or Older | Tips for making your own baby food. By NDSU Extension. | Adult |
| How to Make Homemade Baby Food | Tips for making your own baby food. By Academy of Nutrition and Dietics. | Adult |
| Make Your Own Baby Food – Spanish | Tips in Spanish for making your own baby food. By UC ANR. | Adult |
| How to Make Homemade Baby Food – Video | Video teaching how to make your own baby food. By U-Maine Cooperative Extension. | Adult |
| Make Your Own Baby Food in Less Than 20 Minutes | Watch this video to get step-by-step instructions on how to make your own budget-friendly baby food in less than 20 minutes. By Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Strong4Life. | Adult |
| Food Literacy Center | Cooking videos for kids. By Food Literacy Center. | Families |
| Kitchen Scavenger Hunt | Kitchen Activities – Scavenger Hunt. By Texas A&M. | Families |
| Food Hero | Kid Approved Healthy Recipes. By Oregon State University. | Families |
| Cooking With Kids | Let your kids help in the kitchen with these great ideas for kid friendly recipes. These recipes are not only a great learning experiences, but also food that everyone will have fun making too! By PBS Food. | Families |
| ChopChop Magazine | Free access to magazine for Parents to use with their Pre-K and elementary school children. Includes recipes and activities that families can participate in together. Add to your website, newsletters and/or any online communications to teachers or parents. By ISSUU. | Families |
| Family Dinner Project | Conversation starters, mealtime games. By UC ANR. | Families |
| The Diabetes Council Low-Carb Diet | An extensive list of 101 yummy low-carb snacks and treats. They hope that they can help their readers make their daily cooking easier and more interesting. By The Diabetes Council. | Families |
| FamilyCook Productions – Live Online Cooking Instruction | FamilyCook has created versions of their SNAP-Ed ready programming for LIVE online instruction. Schools and community organizations can sign up for a training on this curriculum. By FamilyCook Productions. | Youth |
| EZ Does It Recipes | Easy recipes online in PDF and YouTube video format. By Kansas State University. | All Ages |
| Cooking Matters | Easy recipes online in PDF and YouTube video format. By Kansas State University. | All Ages |
| Cooking Matters at Home Packet | Cooking Matters at Home packet – packet of COVID-19 relevant resources available in English and Spanish. By Share Our Strength. | All Ages |
| Cooking Matters Shareable Graphics and Tips | Check out our Facebook page for COVID19-relevant tips and graphics you can easily share through your social media channels. By Share Our Strength. | All Ages |
| Cooking Matters Tips and Videos | quick videos, articles and handouts about relevant COVID-19 content. By Share Our Strength. | All Ages |
| Cooking Matters Recipes | all low cost, easy recipes with lots of options for using what you have during this time. By Share Our Strength. | All Ages |
| Cooking Matters Videos | Cooking Matters videos via our YouTube channel for any video content that you might want to pull into your apps, website or other places you are distributing resources. We have about 30 Tasty-style recipe videos, as well as some other tip-based videos like how to meal plan. By Share Our Strength. |
All Ages |
| Cooking Matters Toolkits | Cooking Matters toolkits – free toolkits to download or share as a nutrition education resource. By Share Our Strength. | All Ages |
| The 14 Day Menu Kit | Buying 14 days or more worth of food can be a financial stretch. Take the guesswork out of what to purchase by using this 14-day menu kit. By University of Minnesota Extension. | All Ages |
| Family Food & Fun at Home | Spending more time at home? Looking for easy meals, ways to involve your children in preparing meals and snacks, or how to stay active? Check out these ideas. By University of Nebraska Extension. | All Ages |
| Real Life Good Food | Real Life, Good Food features healthy eating tips, physical activity ideas, and recipes. Learn about the basics of healthy eating including the food groups, portion sizes, sugar, beverages, and label reading. By University of Minnesota Extension. | Adult |
| Recipe Card Deck for Food Distribution Sites | Food Pantry recipe cards and other information By North Carolina State University Extension. | Adult |
School Meals
Lists of site where SNAP-Ed clientele can access school meal program during COVID-19.
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | TARGET AGE GROUP |
| California Meals For Kids | Select Emergency Meal Sites in the app that is updated daily. By CDE. | Families |
| Meals to You | Options to sign up for meal delivery and pick-up considering school closures. By Meals to You. | Families |
| Dairy Council of CA – School Meal Site Finder | We encourage all families in need to take advantage of the free meals offered. Meal service may vary by location, but all sites will provide free meals to children. By Dairy Council of CA. | Families |
| Summer Meals Fact Sheet | A flyer to help California school food service, school boards, and decision-makers understand the options for meal provision over summer as well as tips for success. There’s a suggestion in the tips for utilizing Cooperative Extension, too. The modifiable version allows organizations to co-brand with added logos. By NPI. | Families |
Other
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | TARGET AGE GROUP |
| National Council on Aging Online Program | In a series of 6 hour-long classes, participants will learn about the relationship between nutrition and chronic disease, and discover how they can take concrete action steps to improve their diet and keep their heart healthy. By National Council on Aging. | Older Adult |
| What, when, and how to feed infants and toddlers. | Resources for parents. By 1,000 Days. | Adult |
| Increasing Drinking Water Availability in Schools | Provides various strategies to promote healthy hydration for students. By Alliance for a Healthier Generation. | Adult |
OTHER ONLINE RESOURCES FOR SNAP-ED CLIENTS
Nutrition and Food