Nutrition Educator, Natalie showing shoppers how to choose a cucumber

Mission Statement

ICAN's mission is to inspire New Mexico's limited resource youth and adults to make healthy food and lifestyle choices.

ICAN Guiding Principles

ICAN Improves quality of life by

• Providing evidence-based nutrition education
• Collaborating with community partners
• Incorporating the Cooperative Extension community education model
• Connecting participants with resources across New Mexico
• Teaching practical cooking skills and basic food safety

Classes Can Help You!

• Prepare quick and nutritious meals
• Use new cooking skills
• Use commodity foods more wisely
• Store and handle food properly and safely
• Save money at the grocery store
• Eat a variety of foods
• Eat more whole grains, vegetables, and fruits
• Choose lower fat foods
• Be more physically active
• Feed your infants and children more easily
• Maintain a healthy weight

Helpful Links for Home and Classroom

• USDA My Plate Information
• 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series
• 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series - En Español
• Food Safety for the Holidays
• Free Educational Materials for Classroom
• Proper Handwashing Coloring Sheets English / Spanish

Gabriel Gomez, Northern Regional Coordinator
NMSU Albuquerque Center, CNM Montoya Campus
Location:4700 Morris St NE, Bldg. K-102, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Mailing: 11024 Montgomery Blvd. NE, PMB #300, Albuquerque, NM 87111
Phone: 505-889-9896
Fax: 505-243-1545
Email: magomez@nmsu.edu
URL: https://ican.nmsu.edu/index.html

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