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Lynchburg City Plates & Paints : Teaching Nutrition & Color Theory

Time: April 4 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Number of Classes/Day: 4 Thursdays
End Date: April 25
Register By: March 4
Ages: All Ages
Instructor: Mele Tulua

Academy Center of the Arts and the Virginia Cooperative Extension, team up to teach families about the intersection of nutrition and color theory through cooking and art. In this virtual classroom, families will paint, learn, and cook while discovering how color and food go together from the comfort of their own kitchens. The East Smart Be Active curriculum utilizes information from MyPlate.

Lesson Topics Include

  • The Five Food Groups
  • Menu Planning
  • Shopping Strategies
  • Food Safety
  • Portion Control
  • Mindful Eating
  • Physical Activity

Please use this link to apply for the Plates & Paints program : Application Form

Please contact Mele Tulua for any additional questions.  [email protected] or call 515-3256 x305

Thank you to our program sponsors!