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Nutrition

Nutrition and Food Security Programs in DHS

The Department coordinates a number of programs that provide services and nutritious foods to people who may not have enough food, who may not have access to healthy foods, and give guidance on making healthy food choices.  

Nutrition and Physical Activity 

Physical activity goes hand-in-hand with nutrition to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Links to non-DHS Nutrition and Physical Activity Websites (exit DHS)

American Dietetic Association - Learn from the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.

CDC - Physical Activity - Learn about the benefits of being physically active from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

Eat 5 to 9 A Day for Better Health - Learn about the benefits of eating fruits & vegetables. This is a federal program sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

Ending Hunger in Wisconsin - 2008 Report of the Wisconsin Food Security Consortium. (PDF, 221 KB) NEW

Interactive Module on Healthy Eating - Learn more about child feeding issues from the Michigan WIC Program.

Information for consumers and professionals:

USDA Team Nutrition To improve children's eating and physical activity habits through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program - Through the UW-Extension Family Living Program, to develop and implement community-based nutrition education programs.

Publications from UW-Extension - Easy to read information about food and nutrition, food safety and storage.

Last Revised: November 19, 2009