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Apple-cheese Salad

2 apples, cored, chopped; 1/2 cup seedless raisins; 1/2 cup celery chopped; 1/4 cup low fat cheddar cheese, cubed or shredded; 1/4 cup nuts; chopped; 1/4 cup orange juice; 8 ounces low fat vanilla yougurt; Cinnamon, to taste (optional)

1) In medium bowl, combine apples, raisins, celery, cheese and nuts; 2) Blend orange juice into yogurt; 3) Pour over salad and toss well; and 4) Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving) - Calories 140 ~ fat 3 g ~ calories from fat 35 ~ sodium 65 mg ~ total carbohydrate 23 g ~ fiber 2 g

Questions? Contact Cheryl Reidenouer, Extension Educator, EFNEP/FNP at reidenou@uiuc.edu

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Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
This program serves income eligible families with school age children. EFNEP staff deliver a series of nutrition lessons in the clients' home.

Family Nutrition Program (FNP)

Family Nutrition Program (FNP)
This program serves income eligible residents of Rock Island County who are not eligible for EFNEP. Programs include distribution of nutrition information at stores, farmers' markets, local events, etc, school nutrition programs and programs for senior citizens and children in day care centers.

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Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Cheryl Reidenouer
Extension Educator, EFNEP/FNP
Rock Island County Unit
321 W 2nd Avenue
Milan, IL 61264
Phone: 309-756-9978
FAX: 309-756-9987
reidenou@illinois.edu

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