The Nutrition Education Classes are held at Alexander Central High School during Health classes every semester. This program provides nutritional education through PowerPoint presentations and demonstrations offered by the Health Educator. The program began in 2024 when the Health Coordinator of ACHS asked for assistance in educating the youth on proper nutrtional habits. This program also encompass all nutrition and physical activty courses offered by cooperative extension. This is included but not limited to LIFT, Teen Cuisine, Speedway to Health, Med instead of Meds, and Summer Camp classes. 

We serve all people of Alexander County.

The Nutrition Education Classes engage health promotion and education in the High School through the Alexander County Health Educator. The nutrition and physical activity classes engage the entire community at large through the partnership with Cooperative Extension. It is designed to assist youth and adults with connections to general healthy living information, good nutritional habits, and lifelong knowledge about proper nutrition at each stage of life.

An evidenced-based nutrition education course, called Med Instead of Meds, was introduced to the Hispanic community in Alexander County. This course was offered via a partnership between ACHD & Alexander County Cooperative Extension. The course was offered in a bilingual format, both Spanish & English. The following courses were offered through Cooperative Extension in 2024: Teen Cuisine offered at Student Success Center, Middle Schools, and ACHS; Speedway to Health offered at Sugarloaf; School Nutrition Program to several of the elementary and middle schools & potentially the juvenile detention center; Eat Smart Live Strong offered to seniors.