ENAFS is an educational program that addresses nutrition, food safety, and health issues important to the lives of older adults through development and dissemination of educational modules and other resources in support of nutrition education. Our staff are housed in the University of Florida's Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences. We are specialists in nutrition, food safety, weight management, heart health, and more. Visit our Faculty and Staff page for detailed profiles and contact information.

Vision Statement

ENAFS enhances the nutritional status and health of older adults.

Mission Statement

We develop and distribute research-based educational materials targeted to the culturally diverse older population.

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Help Support ENAFS

The ENAFS Program is funded through donations to the University of Florida Foundation. For more information, contact Joe Mandernach at 352-392-5457 or at jmandern@ufl.edu.

MyPlate for Older Adults

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MiPlato para Adultos Mayores

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Contact Us

ENAFS Program

University of Florida
Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
3022 McCarty Hall D
P.O. Box 110310
Gainesville, FL 32611-0310
Phone: (352) 273-3543
Fax: (352) 392-8196

unnur@ufl.edu