Hey, Mercer County! Did you know that flexibility and balance activities are important for joint and bone health? Participating in these types of activities regularly throughout the week can also help improve your movement ability, such as your body’s reaction time, and reduce your risk of fall-related injuries. An example of a flexibility activity is holding […]
This December, Angela Alexander De Ramos, an FCHS Nutrition Educator, led a “Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables” class for fourteen students during a Life Skills Class at Isles Youth Institute in Trenton. Students learned to read the Nutrition Facts labels of various drinks and were surprised at the high amount of added sugar […]
This fall, FCHS resumed work with HomeFront Family Campus to provide nutrition education classes to their clients. HomeFront Family Campus accommodates almost 40 families, supplying them with housing and support services such as childcare and job training. FCHS led an exciting nutrition class where participants learned about the five food groups, discussed balanced MyPlate meals, […]
During the months of November and December, FCHS’ Ricardo Kairios, Mercer County Educator and Assistant Professor, is collaborating with the Princeton Mobile Food Pantry to provide families and individuals with resources that support food security and healthy eating behaviors. In November, Ricardo hosted a table highlighting federal food assistance resources such as SNAP, WIC, and […]
This fall, an exciting collaboration is currently underway between FCHS, the Children’s Home Society, and Christina Seix Academy. FCHS is providing “Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables” lessons to 20 families from both organizations over five weeks. Families also receive a $50 food bag at each class, which includes locally sourced, healthy foods such as meats, grains, […]
