COCHAIRS: Marlene Cohen, Liz Cooper, Sharan Goldstein, and Robin Zweig.
Food+Fit=Fun is a volunteer-led nutrition and wellness program. Its bilingual (English and Spanish) lessons offer practical tools for a healthier life. Developed by the NCJW Greater Dallas Section, the program strives to be an enjoyable, family-centered experience meant to combat obesity and food insecurity. It cultivates healthy habits in participants of all ages by modeling eating well, staying active, and having fun.
Food+Fit=Fun Overview
LESSON GUIDE
Note: a) Click on a lesson section to access learning materials in the preferred format. b) Click on the ‘lesson mini-booklet’ button to access additional information.
LESSON 1. Nutrition Labels
Lesson – How to Read a Nutrition Label (PDF-English and Spanish).
LESSON 2. Catch A Rainbow On Your Plate
Lesson – Catch a Rainbow on Your Plate (PDF-English and Spanish).
LESSON 3. Kitchen Safety
CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW to access our kitchen safety tips and protect yourself and your families while creating wonderful healthy meals.
LESSONS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
- General (video)
- Get Moving with Zumba Jen (video)
- Resistance Bands (video)
- Yoga with Barb (video)
- Zumba with Jen (video)
RECIPES
- DYI Buttermilk (PDF-English and Spanish)
- Emmanu-WELL Healthy Muffins (PDF English only).
- Easy Salad Dressing (video); Easy Salad Dressing (PDF English and Spanish).
- Quinoa Salad (video)
- Quinoa Salad (PDF English and Spanish)
- Spaghetti Squash (PDF English and Spanish)
- Sweet Potato Fries (PDF English and Spanish)
- Superstar Kale Chips with Dip (PDF English and Spanish)
- Superstar Sauted Kale (PDF English and Spanish)
- Yummy Breakfast Muffins (video); Yummy Breakfast Muffins (PDF-English and Spanish)
ACTIVITY SHEETS
- Draw Your Dinner. (PDF English and Spanish)
- Happy and Healthy Activity Log (PDF English and Spanish)
