The Family Nutrition Program (FNP) is a federally funded program that has been providing nutrition education to low-income families in Louisiana for more than 13 years. FNP works with local agencies to meet the needs of families with limited resources.

A healthy snack using the five food groups from MyPyramid.

When you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you have special nutritional needs. This section of MyPyramid.gov is designed just for you. It has advice you need to help you and your baby stay healthy

FNP in Livingston Parish offers educational programs on a variety of topics for income-eligible audiences who are young and young at heart.

The LSU AgCenter Family Nutrition Program taught youth ages 8 to 12 how to make healthy snacks during the "Be a Star Chef" program July 14, 2008, at the Denham Springs/ Walker branch of the Livingston Parish Library.

Eating well is vital for everyone at all ages. Whatever your age, your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health and in how you look and feel.

An LSU AgCenter and Southern University Ag Center Community Nutrition Programs newsletter.

One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and advice to help you make smart choices from every food group. Find your balance between food and physical activity, get the most nutrition out of your calories and stay within your daily calorie needs.

These MyPyramid for Kids materials were designed specifically for children aged 6 to 11.

You are the most important influence on your child. You can do many things to help your children develop healthy eating habits for life. Use MyPyramid to help your preschooler eat well, be active, and be healthy. MyPyramid for Preschoolers is for children 2 to 5 years of age.

Toasted pumpkin seeds have a nutty flavor and are packed with protein and fiber. Pumpkin seeds are delicious toasted and salted -- or flavored with sweet and savory spices.

This collection of recipes is kid approved and good for them, too! Cooking can get the whole family involved in creating and tasting new foods. Also, when families prepare meals together, youth can learn important life skills and see the importance of math and science.