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What is Junior Nutrition Academy?

The Junior Nutrition Academy (JNA) gives pre-dietetics students--and any other students with a passion for healthy living--the opportunity to teach fun, interactive nutrition lessons to children in the Provo School District during their lunch hour.

How do I get involved?

Volunteers will be accepted at the beginning of Fall and Winter Semesters. If you wish to join later in the semester, email us at byujna@byu.edu or text one of the leaders for additional volunteer opportunities within the program. During the semester, we should respond to you within 2-3 days. We will reply to emails received during Spring and Summer Terms toward the beginning of Fall Semester.

Volunteer Commitment:

Volunteers who join JNA must commit to at least one semester of teaching. Lessons are taught for 8 weeks beginning in the second month of each semester.

Training:

Please complete this mandatory 25-minute Minor Protection Training before you begin working with the children.

Directors

Available by email at byujna@byu.edu

Gracie Houston, Executive Director

(406) 880-3165

Joanna Blood

(304) 206-1039

Mariana Penaranda

Katie Perry

(541) 805-4897

Lauren Weaver

(801) 376-8791