College of Agricultural Sciences • Cooperative Extension

Introduction

Improving the lives of children, families, and individuals of all ages has been a focus of Penn State Extension for more than ninety years. We are committed to lifelong learning by providing high-quality educational information and programs to help citizens of the Commonwealth enrich the quality of their lives.

Penn State Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Programs touch many Pennsylvanians—from children, to parents, to older adults, to community leaders. Our programs strive to maximize the quality of life through education. The educational materials listed below and on the left are for Penn State Extension Educators for teaching purposes.

Topic areas include:

• Adolescent Nutrition
• Children's Nutrition and Overweight Issues
• Family Fitness Program
• Food Allergy
• Lunchbox Chatter
• My New Weigh of Life
• Seniors Eating Well
• StrongWomen Program
• Women and Heart Disease