North Carolina Nutrition Services Branch

Welcome to NutritionNC.com, the website of the North Carolina Nutrition Services Branch.

NC Department of Health and Human Services

1914 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1914
Phone: (919) 707-5800 (WIC, NET, FMNP Programs) OR
(919) 707-5799 (CACFP & SFSP)
Fax: (919) 870-4818 (WIC, NET, FMNP Programs) OR
(919) 870-4819 (CACFP & SFSP)

	About Us Learn more about the Nutrition Services Branch activities that promote sound nutrition habits among infants, children, and women in their child-bearing years.
	WIC Program Find the most current information and resources for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
	Farmer's Market Nutrition Program Fresh fruit and vegetables farmer's market coupon program for WIC-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, breastfeeding mothers, and children 3 to 4 years old.
	Resources for Schools Find resources that professionals, teachers and community members can use to encourage students to make healthful food choices. Students Succeed with School Meals: The Healthy, Low-Cost Choice Food For Thought Fruit and Veggie Lesson Plans for Grades K-5 Fruit and Veggie Nutrition Education Resources for Grades K-5 Successful Students Eat Smart and Move More Fruit and Veggie Fun for Every Season (4.5 MB, PDF) Proceedings from Healthy Schools Eating Smart and Moving More: Establishing School Wellness Policy
	Special Nutrition Programs Find information and resources for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) the Summer Food Service Program for Children (SFSP). CACFP and SFSP Training CACFP and SFSP forms Summer Food Service Program - en Español
	NET Library Borrow books, videocassettes, and many other nutrition education resources at the Nutrition Education and Training (NET) Library.
	Surveillance Data and Statistics Review the continuous collection, analysis, and use of data relating to nutrition, physical activity, and health status.
	Conferences, Training and Workshops Register for conferences and workshops in your area. Annual Vendor Training for Local WIC Program Staff Pediatric Nutrition Update Teleconference The NC Lactation Educator Training Program WIC Basic Training Motivational Interviewing Workshops 2008 WIC Conference CACFP and SFSP Training Customer Service WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Managers´ Meeting
	Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
	Promoting, Protecting, and Supporting Breastfeeding: A North Carolina Blueprint for Action 2006
	Other Resources
	National Nutrition Month Handouts for All Years Are You at a Healthy Weight? NC Folic Acid Council Special Diet Needs

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WHAT'S NEW

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program that offers free meals to children ages 0 - 18 years in many location throughout NC. For more information go to the SFSP home page.

2008 National Nutrition Month Handouts - These educational materials focus on enhancing healthy eating and physical activity. Available in English and Spanish.

Students Succeed with School Meals: The Healthy, Low-Cost Choice - A promotional tool kit designed for use by Child Nutrition professionals in North Carolina.

NSB introduces new workshops for 2008.

2007 National Nutrition Month Handouts

Hot Topics

The North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation web site offers free materials and information to help the families you serve have healthier infants and children. In addition to an online catalog you will find articles, reports and facts on statewide education campaigns. Information and tips on pregnancy, infants, and children for the public is also available.

Learn more about Eat Smart, Move More... North Carolina, a statewide initiative that promotes increased opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating through policy and environmental change.

Review our updated NET Resource Lending Library Catalog. Our catalog now includes new topics such as food allergy, cardiovascular disease, gestational diabetes, eating disorders, and childhood overweight.