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1600-B Smith Road * Austin, Texas 78721 * 512.854.9600 * FAX 512.854.9611
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 Welcome to the Better Living for Texans (BLT) program in Travis County. The BLT program provides nutrition education to assist SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) eligible individuals and families in acquiring the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to maximize resources, have nutritionally sound diets, and improve health status and self-sufficiency.
Read on to learn more about some of the BLT programs and opportunities available through the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in Travis County. . .
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BLT PROGRAMS |
 Eat Better to Live Better is a 3-lesson series where participants will learn
about MyPyramid and how to plan a healthy diet, shopping strategies that can help stretch their food dollars, and food safety basics.
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 Get the Facts is a 3-lesson series where participants will learn
about the Nutrition Facts Label and understand the dietary recommendations for serving sizes, portion control, and total fat and sodium consumption.
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GTF Marketing Flyer
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BLT Educational Resources |
BLT Program Summary Report
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Useful Links |
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| In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Policy, the Better Living for Texans - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. |
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