Foods,

Nutrition &
Health Policies
UGA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION: FACS PROGRAM
Scope of Practice
It is important to work within our scopes of practice to distribute the most
accurate and up-to-date information possible to our clients.
Therefore, only FACS agents who are considered experts in the fields of
nutrition and health should be referred to for questions and information in this
area.
o Contact FDNS Nutrition Specialists with questions or additional information to help with a client.

FACS Extension webpages provide other approved informative materials for

distribution:
o http://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/food
o http://www.fcs.uga.edu/extension/health
FACS Food Webpage
FACS Health Webpage
Additional Approved Resources
www.choosemyplate.gov

www.cdc.gov

www.usda.gov

www.eatright.org
FACS Materials: Weight Control &
Physical Activity
Materials can be found on the FACS Food Webpage
Select Lose Weight, Exercise
Best resources include:
Weight Loss and Physical Activity Handouts
Fast Food Nutrition Information
FACS Materials: Chronic Disease
Prevention & Management
Materials can be found on the FACS Health Webpage
Select Prevent and Control Disease
Information will be provided on the following categories:
Reducing Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Dealing with Cancer
Hypertension
Intestinal Health
Mental Well-Being
General Health Issues
FACS Materials: Diabetes
Materials can be found on the FACS Food Page
Select Control your diabetes
Best resources include:
Pre-made menus
Diabetes Easy Reading Series
Diabetes handouts
Recipes
FACS Materials: General Health
Handouts related to General Health and the Dietary
Guidelines can be accessed through the following link:
http://spock.fcs.uga.edu/ext/pubs/food.php?category=General%20Health
Additional Webpages
Food and Nutrition for Seniors
http://spock.fcs.uga.edu/ext/pubs/food.php?category=Foods%20and%20Nutrition%20for%20Seniors

Nutrition for Families

http://spock.fcs.uga.edu/ext/pubs/food.php?category=Nutrition%20for%20Families

Special Nutrition for Diseases

http://spock.fcs.uga.edu/ext/pubs/food.php?category=Special%20Nutrition%20for%20Disease
Guidelines for Material Distribution
Agent Resources are password protected and should NOT
be distributed to clients (curricula, PowerPoint
presentations, lesson plans and evaluations)

Handouts (pdf. files) can be accessed by the general

public and are permitted for distribution