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We have moved! The Better Living for Texans State Office has moved to the new AgriLife Administrative Services Building on the campus of Texas A&M Univerisity. Our address is: 578 John Kimbrough Boulevard, Bldg. 1536, College Station, TX 77843. Thank you for visiting our website! The Better Living for Texans program (BLT) is a statewide nutrition education program that serves 217 of the 254 counties in the state of Texas. Since 1994, BLT has served the state's residents through teaching nutrition-related concepts such as:
ABOUT BLT Better Living for Texans is a cooperative endeavor between the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Since 1994, the program has been serving limited income families throughout Texas. The goal of the Better Living for Texans program and the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Education Program or SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp Nutrition Education program) is to provide educational programs that increase the likelihood that SNAP recipients will make healthy food choices consistent with the most recent dietary advice as reflected in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Nutrition Education provided by BLT educators is research-based and is designed to meet the needs of our clients and our communities. THE NEED FOR BLT It is estimated that one of every six households (16%) in Texas lives in poverty. Research has shown that individuals who live in poverty have dietary intakes that are deficient in the consumption of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, and lean meat. This is a concern as dietary quality has been linked to four of the ten leading causes of death including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. In addition, many low-income families are also food insecure, meaning that the availbility of nutritionally adequate and safe food is limited or uncertain. WHO IS ELIGIBLE? The primary BLT audience is comprised of SNAP recipients and SNAP program eligibles. In addition, families participating in the Head Start program, Women Infants and Children (WIC), individuals receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), SSI recipients, Individuals receiving food from food pantries or soup kitchens, and others qualify. To see if you qualify, please contact your local Texas AgriLife Extension Agent or the BLT State Office. IS THERE A COST TO ATTEND BLT CLASSES? BLT classes are offered free of charge! Please visit our BLT Photo Gallery to see what BLT Educators are up to in your region or throughout the state. Our staff is committed to serving Texans and to improving lives. We encourage you to browse our site and to contact us if you have any questions. We would love to hear from you! --Jon Perrott, BLT Program Coordinator
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Better Living for Texans is a program for adults and kids who want to learn how to eat well and save money. You can make friends and have fun while you learn about eating healthy foods and saving money! To be a part of the Better Living for Texans program, email, call or drop by your local county Extension Office. For additional information, select the BLT Evaluation Report. By participating in BLT programs, you can learn how to:
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