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Maria Coeto

Community Based Instructor III

Summary

Teaches pregnant and lactating mothers and parents of young children

Programs

A pink piggy coin bank atop a full grocery cart of vegetables in a grocery store aisle. The uNR Extension and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program identifiers are in the lower right corner of the image with a navy blue background.

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

In Nevada, the EFNEP is administered by University of Nevada, Reno Extension to engage adults and youth in boosting nutrition by building basic skills. Participants learn how to read food labels, save money on groceries, plan meals, handle food safely, make healthy food choices and be more active.