Home Economics & ICAN (Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition)
Our county's Extension home economics program helps strengthen family life. In a rapidly changing world, the challenges facing individuals and families in our county are great. With A problem solving philosophy, we strive to develop programs to deal with complex issues facing local families. We are helping people build leadership and other skills. We teach through group training sessions and local programs and community projects. We are dedicated to solving community needs, concerns and issues.
General Home Economics Information
Our county's Extension home economics program helps strengthen family life. In a rapidly changing world, the challenges facing individuals and families in our county are great. With A problem solving philosophy, we strive to develop programs to deal with complex issues facing local families. We are helping people build leadership and other skills. We teach through group training sessions and local programs and community projects. We are dedicated to solving community needs, concerns and issues.
ICAN Classes Schedule
Torres Elementary Building, Tuesdays: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Thursdays: 1:00 - 3:00 pm For more information, questions, and/or scheduling, please contact Nisha Valverde @(505)835-0610 or by Email: nisha@nmsu.edu
ICAN Program
The classes are taught in English and Spanish. They cover 18 classes. The Educator teaches about the Food Pyramid with emphasis on low fat diets and a good balance of grains, fruits, vegetables, milk, and meat products. In each class participants learn about nutrients, serving sizes, food storage and food preparation. Other classes include: Food Safety; Healthy Eating for Pregnant Women; Food Preparation for Infants and young children;Shopping for Food;and Cooking Basics. All classes include hands-on cooking and food preparation demonstrations so participants can sample healthy snacks and meals. After 6 classes participants receive an attendance certificate. These classes are also offered to PAN and VIDA participants.