A COMMUNITY-CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP STRIVING TOWARDS
RELATIONSHIPS
SHARED LEARNING
RELEVANCE
EQUITABLE OUTCOMES
REPRESENTATION
SYSTEMIC CHANGE
We engage in nutrition and physical activity education alongside youth, adult caregivers of children, and adults eligible to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed). Collaborative partnerships and educational programs are facilitated within the City of Hartford and across the state of Connecticut.
UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport (UConn HNS) is housed in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. Participating university stakeholders work across disciplines and communities as part of collaborative partnerships and direct education programs. We provide structured opportunities for engagement via academic courses, paid-positions, professional and holistic development sessions, and research.
Healthy Recipes
Baked Apple Chips
You can make these “chips” with most fruits and even some vegetables! Try bananas, pears, sweet potatoes and beets!
[Read More]Apple Salad
Salads don’t have to be all lettuce! Make fruit or vegetables, like cucumbers, the base of your salad for a refreshing change.
[Read More]Apple Crisp
Our Apple Crisp is an simple take on America’s favorite dessert, fresh-baked apple pie goodness! Are apple desserts your thing?
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