“I really like this program because my daughter’s preparing the recipes from my booklet and, to my surprise, I am noticing positive changes at home.  I did not know about the sugar in the soda or fat in the milk or even the diseases that all this can cause."  Carolina

“I have learned so much.  Now my husband has noticed that I cook different.  He not only likes it, but is proud of me. … Also my teens needed the fruits and vegetables but did not know how to prepare them.  This is why I am in class every time as I needed the help.  We are all very happy with this change in our family."  Florivina

“Taking this program has helped me at my job.  I usually clean the house, but sometimes I cook.  Lately I cooked using the information I learned at this nutrition program and the elderly lady has been very happy because I share information with her and even she did not know.  I have used my knowledge at home as well.”  Carmen

“I learned from Yolanda our nutrition teacher 
 that reading food labels is very important
 because we need to know what we are feeding
 our family and kids.”  Sandra

“This program has taught me how to cook healthier meals.  I have learned to read labels and vitamin content.  It has also helped in changing from greasy meals to healthier meals.  I am also now using more fruits and vegetables daily.”  Teresa

“Para mi, como madre de familia, es muy importante (entre otras cosas) la correcta y mas sana nutricion para mis hijos.  Este programa ha venido a darne muchas consejos y mas variedad a la hora de preparar la comida.  Yo creo que como Hispana (mexicana) es fundamental saber adaptar la comida a nuestras costumbres sin dejar de ser saludable y variada, ya que aqui, la comida es muy diferente a la que estamos acostumbrados.  Este programa is realmente mas que importante necesario para darnos una guia y saber como cuidar nuestra salud a traves de la comida.  Porque aqui en US la poblacion Hispana tiende a ser una de las mas afectadas por la mala nutricion y evto desgraciadeamente sc traduce en entermedadas muy graves y degenerativas como es el cajo de la Diabetes.  Es por ejo que considero que retirar el apoyo o desaparecer este programa seria una equivocacion.  Pues este programa es una ayuda por a asegurar la salud de nuestros hijos que son el future de estanacion y del mundo.”  Maria

An English translation of the above quote follows:

"For me, as mother of the family, it’s very important, among other things, [to provide] the correct and healthiest nutrition for my children.  This program has given me much advice and variety for preparing dinner. I believe that as a Hispanic (Mexican), it’s fundamental to learn and to adopt the meals from our customs without forgetting to be healthy, because the meals [in the U.S.] are very different than those we’re accustomed to.  This program really is more than just important, it is necessary to give us a guide in understanding how to take care of our health with our meals.  Because here in the U.S., the Hispanic population tends to be one of the most affected by bad nutrition.  I am very appreciative to be introduced to and to be taught about serious and chronic diseases like diabetes.  This is why I believe that by eliminating the support of this program would be a big mistake.  Because this program has helped to insure my children’s health…they are the future of this nation and the world."  Maria