WSU Master Gardeners offer nutrition class

The WSU Master Gardeners will host a class on what it means to eat a rainbow.

The nutrition class will be held Thursday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. In this class participants will learn about the fruits and vegetables from each color and how they offer a variety of important vitamins and nutrients that can prevent disease. The class will be taught by officials with SNAP-Ed (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education.)

It’s recommended that at mealtime to have plenty of colorful fruits and veggies in your diet. Participants will get hands-on experience on how to prepare foods that provide essential nutrition needs for themselves and family. Be sure to register right away. Seating is limited. The class fee is $5, ($3 for MGs), and can be paid by check, money order or through PayPal.

This class will be held at the WSU Extension Office, 227 S. Garden Ave., in Newport. To register please contact Beverly Sarles, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 509-447-2401 or via email at beverly.sarles@wsu.edu.