Making a Difference in Maine

UMaine Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) brings nutrition education to limited-income families, young adults, and youth in Maine.

FY2025 EFNEP Infographic: Adult and Youth

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FY2025 EFNEP Infographic: Adult: 85% improved nutrition behaviors; 72% improved food safety behaviors: 83% improved food resource management behaviors; and Youth: 80% of youth improved nutrition knowledge; 48% improved food safety practices; 41% of youth improved daily physical activity behaviors. – UMaine Extension infographic

FY2024 EFNEP Infographic: Youth Outcomes by Grade Levels (K-2, 3-5, and 6-12)

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FY2025 EFNEP Infographic: Youth Outcomes by Grade Levels – Grades K-2: 47% of youth improved handwashing behaviors; 76% of youth improved nutrition knowledge – Grades 3-5: 86% of youth improved nutrition knowledge; 59% of youth improved behaviors related to daily physical activity – Grade Levels 6-12: 52% of youth improved nutrition knowledge; 49% of youth improved behaviors related to daily physical activity; 46% of youth improved food safety behaviors; 24% of youth improved their ability to prepare healthy, affordable food.

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