Make smart, healthy choices

On May 22, Options for Independence held its 11th annual conference, “A World of Possibilities for People with Disabilities,” at the Holiday Inn in Auburn. Rebecca Johnson, assistant nutritionist from Cornell Cooperative Extension, presented a workshop on nutrition and wellness. Currently, Johnson is involved in the Eat Smart New York Program and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. She teaches individuals and groups of all ages and backgrounds how they can eat healthier no matter what their situation is. The workshop provided information on how to meet the daily food requirements put out by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.