Nutrition Education

Events

Diabetes Unwrapped | Desenvolviendo la Diabetes

February 24, 2025

County

McLean

Heart-Healthy Cooking

February 25, 2025

County

Montgomery

Simmer Up to Soup | Deer Creek

February 25, 2025

County

Woodford

The Health Benefits of Chocolate! | BCSC

February 25, 2025

County

Bureau

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Blog Posts

Should I eat breakfast when I'm not hungry?

January 10, 2025

While some people wouldn’t dream of skipping breakfast in the morning, others just aren’t breakfast eaters. There are three common reasons as to why...

How food effects our mood

January 3, 2025

The shorter days this season can leave many people feeling the winter blues. It’s not uncommon to be in a sore mood when there’s less natural...

Is honey healthy?

December 27, 2024

I get this question all the time: is honey healthier than granulated sugar? The answer is yes and no. Oh, don’t you hate this answer! However, the...

The importance of oral health

December 13, 2024

“Brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste for at least two minutes twice a day and don’t forget to floss.” You’ve likely heard these words of...

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News Releases

four photos of food safety in a commercial kitchen

February 6, 2025

Certified Food Protection Manager Training Offered
Do you currently have a position handling food or are you looking to find a job in the food industry?  If so, consider becoming a Certified Food Protection Manager. The Illinois Department of Public Health requires retail food establishment managers to obtain an American National Standards...

raw vegetables and fruit displayed on wood floor background

January 29, 2025

Finding Balance: Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle
Living a healthy lifestyle can significantly reduce the risk of developing chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and cancer. With more than 60% of Americans living with at least one chronic condition and 40% managing two or more, it is more important than ever that you...

December 20, 2024

Finding balance: Weight, emotions, and movement
FREEPORT, ILL.---The new year is fast approaching, and many of us are looking for opportunities to improve our health in the coming year. Whether you are looking to increase your minutes of physical activity, consume more fruits and vegetables, get better quality of sleep, or simply manage the...

December 11, 2024

Diane Reinhold Recognized with State and National Awards for Excellence in Nutrition and Wellness Education
Diane Reinhold, Nutrition and Wellness Educator with the University of Illinois Extension, has recently been honored with multiple awards, both at the state and national levels, recognizing her contributions to nutrition and wellness education. With 11 years of service to Extension serving Jo...

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Videos

SNAP-Ed Impact and Return on Investments

A return-on-investment analysis estimated the economic benefits of the IL SNAP-Ed program per dollar spent. A model was constructed using program data and prior literature to estimate the number of obesity and food insecurity cases prevented by IL SNAP-Ed. Altarum’s Value of Health model was...