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Nutrition That Nurtures a Healthier Pitt County
Nutrition is the foundation of lifelong health, and Pitt County Public Health offers a variety of programs to help residents make healthy, informed choices. Whether you’re expecting a child, managing a chronic condition, or simply looking for fresh ways to improve your diet, our team is here to help you access nutritious foods and easy-to-follow recipes that fit your lifestyle. Please note some nutrition and WIC services require an appointment.
For general nutrition inquiries call 252-902-2300
For WIC service inquiries 252-902-2393
Nutrition Programs for Every Stage of Life
- Breastfeeding Support: Good nutrition starts from day one. Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to give your baby a healthy start. Pitt County Public Health offers breastfeeding services to help new and expecting parents learn how to nourish their babies and build lifelong healthy habits.
- Diabetes Management Education & Support: Meet with a registered dietitian for one-on-one guidance and group classes. Learn about meal planning, cooking, and healthy snacks. Free monthly meetings offer support, resources, and recipe ideas for people and families living with diabetes.
- Eat Well: Join free cooking demonstrations and taste healthy recipes. Learn how to cook with seasonal fruits and vegetables, take home printed recipe cards, and get tips for affordable, healthy meals.
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program: The WIC Program offers nutrition education, breastfeeding help, and healthy foods for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. Participants also learn how to make simple, nutritious meals for their families.
Find Healthy and Budget-Friendly Recipes
Cooking at home can be both healthy and affordable. Explore these trusted resources to discover kid-friendly meals, diabetes-friendly dishes, heart-healthy options, budget-conscious ideas, and locally collected recipes. Each site offers meals tested by experts to help families eat well every day.
- Diabetes-Friendly Recipes:
Discover balanced meals that help manage blood sugar, created by the American Diabetes Association.
Find Diabetes-Friendly Recipes Now - Eat Well Recipes:
Explore recipes collected and shared by Pitt County to support healthier eating at home.
View Pitt County Eat Well Recipes Now - Healthy Recipes on a Budget:
Learn how to stretch your food dollars without sacrificing nutrition with guidance from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Get Budget-Friendly Meal Ideas Now - Heart-Healthy Recipes:
Support your heart health with nutritious meals from the American Heart Association.
Browse American Heart Association Recipes Now - Kid-Friendly Recipes:
Explore fun, nutritious meals designed with children in mind from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Find Kid-Friendly Recipes Now - WIC Foods Recipes:
Make the most of your WIC benefits with recipes, cookbooks, and videos from the WIC Works Resource System.
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