Dates & Figs is a community-based nutrition, health promotion, and family wellness outreach component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension in Passaic County, NJ. They provide workshops and online resources to educate and support families, worksites, schools, and communities in creating healthier lifestyles, with a focus on food, nutrition, and health.
Their programs address childhood obesity and adult diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, emphasizing the importance of a healthy diet and physical activity. They also collaborate with various partners and organizations to implement school-wide wellness programs, nutrition lessons, fitness events, foodservice trainings, and wellness council support, all aimed at building healthier kids and families.
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