a collage of various healthy foods and sports equipment such as beans, tomatoes, broccoli, baseball, bat, football, and basketball.

A COMMUNITY-CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP STRIVING TOWARDS

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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

A bowl of sweet, crispy thinly sliced apple chips.

Baked Apple Chips

You can make these “chips” with most fruits and even some vegetables! Try bananas, pears, sweet potatoes and beets!

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Bowl of apple wedges topped with dried cranberries, walnuts, and yogurt.

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.

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Bowl of apple crisp topped with nuts and oatmeal.

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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